# Scholars

## Scholars External KB

- [Welcome to iMerit Scholars](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/welcome-to-imerit-scholars.md): This is the knowledge base and support website for Scholars. Find information here about the onboarding process, how to work and get paid through Scholars, and how to find further help.
- [Announcements](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/announcements.md): The latest on Scholars
- [Our Team](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/our-team.md): At iMerit, we're a team of real people. This means you will always have an individual who you can talk to, and you'll always be treated like a human.
- [Selection & Onboarding](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/selection-and-onboarding.md): Where are you in our process? Use this page to understand what is happening and what's next
- [Consultant Expectations](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/selection-and-onboarding/consultant-expectations.md): What should you expect at each stage of our process? How certain is your project?
- [Project Status](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/selection-and-onboarding/project-status.md): How to monitor the certainty of an upcoming project
- [Onboarding Welcome Call](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/selection-and-onboarding/onboarding-welcome-call.md): We invite you to a video call as part of your onboarding process. Here's how it works.
- [iMerit Values](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/imerit-values.md): When selecting Scholars, we evaluate the following 6 values, independent of your field of study
- [AI Training & Integrity](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/ai-training-and-integrity.md): You agree not to use AI in providing work for iMerit. Here's why.
- [Support](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/support.md): Read on to find out how best to reach us.
- [Verifying iMerit projects](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/verifying-imerit-projects.md): Understanding genuine AI training opportunities, and avoiding scams
- [Onboarding](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/onboarding.md): Helpful details about onboarding at iMerit Scholars
- [Joining Scholars: FAQs](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/onboarding/joining-scholars-faqs.md)
- [Logins & Emails  (Deprecated)](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/logins-and-emails-deprecated.md): How should you log into Scholars projects? Find out here.
- [Scholars Email Accounts 2026](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/scholars-email-accounts-2026.md): This page describes our email account system, in effect from September 1, 2025
- [Worksuite](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/worksuite.md): Worksuite is our platform for managing onboarding, tasks and projects
- [System Data](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/system-data.md): How to find the system information we need
- [Device & Internet Requirements](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/device-and-internet-requirements.md): For most Scholars projects, we have minimum requirements for your device and internet connection
- [Providing Physical Hardware](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/device-and-internet-requirements/providing-physical-hardware.md): Depending on the project, iMerit may provide you with hardware such as a laptop or other device
- [Security Hardware](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/device-and-internet-requirements/security-hardware.md): Helpful advice on how to find your privacy hardware items
- [Skills & Assessments](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/skills-and-assessments.md): We are here to find the most appropriate work for your skills
- [Core Skills](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/core-skills.md): Our primary assessment, designed to measure your broad capabilities
- [Agreements](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/agreements.md): As part of your onboarding process, you will sign a set of documents that outline our agreements with you. It's important to read and understand these documents.
- [Proof of ID](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/proof-of-id.md): We ask you to provide proof of identification to start working with us
- [Profile Validity Policy](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/profile-validity-policy.md)
- [Background Check](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/background-check.md): As an international business working with a variety of countries and customers, we are required to perform simple background checks on all Scholars as part of our onboarding process
- [Rate Determination](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/rate-determination.md): How much will you get paid?
- [Statement of Work](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/statement-of-work.md): A Statement of Work (SOW) defines the key terms of your work with us, for each project
- [Security & Software](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/getting-started/security-and-software.md): Our projects sometimes require enhanced security, so we may ask to install software on your machine
- [Setting your Availability](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/working/setting-your-availability.md): Worksuite has a tool to indicate your upcoming availability for projects - but we do not currently use it
- [Tasks & Projects](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/working/tasks-and-projects.md): Tasks & Projects is your central area to work on assignments
- [Working Tools](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/working/working-tools.md): Scholars work across a variety of tools to complete tasks. Here's an overview.
- [Timesheets](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/working/timesheets.md): For many Scholars projects, we need you to record the number of hours you work.
- [Timesheet Approval](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/working/timesheets/timesheet-approval.md): How we determine fair and accurate time reporting - and what to do if we request revisions
- [Invoices & Payment](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/working/invoices-and-payment.md): Get paid by providing an invoice for the work you have completed.
- [Taxes](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/working/invoices-and-payment/taxes.md): Details about the tax aspects of your payments from Scholars
- [Standard Project Requirements](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/standard-project-requirements.md): Standard project requirements that act as an exhibit to your Statement of Work (SOW).
- [Performance and Scholar Ratings](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/performance-and-scholar-ratings.md): How we assess your performance on projects
- [Payment Rates](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/payment-rates.md): How we determine your payment rates for iMerit Scholars projects
- [Project Release and Termination](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/project-release-and-termination.md): Clarity for difficult situations
- [iMerit Policies](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/imerit-policies/imerit-policies.md): This document includes the Code of Conduct, Anti-Harassment Policy and Information Security Management Systems policy for iMerit, Inc.
- [Proprietary Information Agreement](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/imerit-policies/proprietary-information-agreement.md)
- [HIPAA Confidentiality Agreement](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/imerit-policies/hipaa-confidentiality-agreement.md)
- [Information Security Terms & Conditions](https://imerit-docs.gitbook.io/scholars/imerit-policies/information-security-terms-and-conditions.md)