Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to your questions about academic writing help, literature reviews, AI for thesis writing, and more.
Getting Started
What's the difference between the workbook and the "with Professor Benstoem" subscription?
I'm just starting my thesis. Is it too early for this?
I'm not sure which product is right for me. Can you guide me?
I'm almost done with my thesis. Is it too late?
Start with the Free Campus. It's free, it gives you 7 lessons and 7 guides on academic writing, and it will help you figure out exactly where you stand and what to do next.
What's the difference between the workbook and the "with Professor Benstoem" subscription?
I'm just starting my thesis. Is it too early for this?
I'm not sure which product is right for me. Can you guide me?
I'm almost done with my thesis. Is it too late?
The workbook ($37) is a structured, self-paced guide that walks you through writing your thesis or paper in 30 days. Think of it as a thesis writing guide and system. The "With Professor Benstoem" subscription ($97/month) gives you everything: 30 video lectures showing you how to write a thesis, the workbook, an AI mentor trained on my methodology available 24/7, and monthly live Office Hours with me. If you want the system, start with the workbook. If you want the system plus support, the subscription is the full package.
What's the difference between the workbook and the "with Professor Benstoem" subscription?
I'm just starting my thesis. Is it too early for this?
I'm not sure which product is right for me. Can you guide me?
I'm almost done with my thesis. Is it too late?
No. The earlier the better. This thesis writing guide and system is designed to work from day one, from defining your research question to submitting your final draft. Starting with structure saves you months of confusion later.
What's the difference between the workbook and the "with Professor Benstoem" subscription?
I'm just starting my thesis. Is it too early for this?
I'm not sure which product is right for me. Can you guide me?
I'm almost done with my thesis. Is it too late?
No. If you're stuck on the last 20%, the system will help you identify what's missing and finish. Many students join when they're deep into writing and need structure to get across the finish line.
'Thesis in 30' & 'Paper in 30'
What's the difference between Thesis in 30 and Paper in 30?
What academic level is this for?
Can I really write a thesis in 30 days?
Does the system work for my specific field or discipline?
Is the workbook a physical book or digital?
Yes. Even though you can't obtain a full degree in 30 days, you can totally do the writing of your thesis in 30 days. "30 days" means 30 days of focused, structured work using the step-by-step methodology. Some students finish faster; some take longer depending on their topic, scope, and schedule. The point is not speed, it's structure. You will know exactly what to do on each day, and that removes the paralysis that makes theses take years instead of months. Think of this as the thesis writing guide your department never gave you.
What's the difference between Thesis in 30 and Paper in 30?
What academic level is this for?
Can I really write a thesis in 30 days?
Does the system work for my specific field or discipline?
Is the workbook a physical book or digital?
Thesis in 30 is for students writing a Bachelor's, Master's, or doctoral thesis. Paper in 30 is for researchers writing a journal article or research paper. Both use the same core methodology, structured, step-by-step, day-by-day, but adapted to the specific format, requirements, and workflow of each.
What's the difference between Thesis in 30 and Paper in 30?
What academic level is this for?
Can I really write a thesis in 30 days?
Does the system work for my specific field or discipline?
Is the workbook a physical book or digital?
Thesis in 30 serves students at every level: Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral. Great theses differ in content, but not in structure, format, or the way you best write them. Paper in 30 serves doctoral candidates and researchers writing for publication. The methodology scales because the fundamentals of structured academic writing are the same, what changes is the scope and depth.
What's the difference between Thesis in 30 and Paper in 30?
What academic level is this for?
Can I really write a thesis in 30 days?
Does the system work for my specific field or discipline?
Is the workbook a physical book or digital?
Yes. The methodology is discipline-agnostic. It teaches structure, scientific reasoning, and academic writing processes that apply across fields, from health sciences to engineering, social sciences to humanities. Students from 160+ countries and dozens of disciplines have used it successfully.
What's the difference between Thesis in 30 and Paper in 30?
What academic level is this for?
Can I really write a thesis in 30 days?
Does the system work for my specific field or discipline?
Is the workbook a physical book or digital?
Digital. You receive it as a downloadable PDF immediately after purchase. You can print it if you prefer working on paper.
The $97/month Subscription
What is the AI Twin?
Is the AI Twin just ChatGPT with a different name?
What exactly is included in the $97/month subscription?
What are the "Full Literature Review" and "AI in Academia" bonuses?
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Everything: 30 video lectures where you watch me build a thesis or paper from scratch, the workbook, the "Prof. Benstoem AI Twin" (your 24/7 academic mentor), a full Literature Review bonus course, a full AI in Academia bonus course, and monthly live Office Hours with Professor Benstoem (90 minutes). One subscription, full access. Choose Thesis in 30 or Paper in 30 depending on what you're writing.
Is there a free trial?
What is the AI Twin?
Is the AI Twin just ChatGPT with a different name?
What exactly is included in the $97/month subscription?
What are the "Full Literature Review" and "AI in Academia" bonuses?
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
The Prof. Benstoem AI Twin is an AI mentor trained on my methodology, frameworks, and academic writing philosophy. It answers your academic writing questions with the same structured guidance I give my own students, available 24/7 in the app. It helps you with everything from defining your research question to refining your final draft. Think of it as having me as your personal academic mentor.
Is there a free trial?
What is the AI Twin?
Is the AI Twin just ChatGPT with a different name?
What exactly is included in the $97/month subscription?
What are the "Full Literature Review" and "AI in Academia" bonuses?
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
No. It's trained specifically on my writing methodology, frameworks, and approach to academic guidance. It doesn't write your thesis for you, it teaches you how to write it yourself, step by step, the way I would. Generic AI gives you generic answers. The AI Twin gives you structured academic mentoring.
Is there a free trial?
What is the AI Twin?
Is the AI Twin just ChatGPT with a different name?
What exactly is included in the $97/month subscription?
What are the "Full Literature Review" and "AI in Academia" bonuses?
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
These bonuses are designed to show you how to do a literature review and how to use AI ethically and transparently for structure, idea generation, and organisation. They are both included with the monthly subscription.
Is there a free trial?
What is the AI Twin?
Is the AI Twin just ChatGPT with a different name?
What exactly is included in the $97/month subscription?
What are the "Full Literature Review" and "AI in Academia" bonuses?
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at any time. You keep access through the end of your billing period. The annual plan ($797/year) gives you two months free and can be cancelled at renewal.
Is there a free trial?
What is the AI Twin?
Is the AI Twin just ChatGPT with a different name?
What exactly is included in the $97/month subscription?
What are the "Full Literature Review" and "AI in Academia" bonuses?
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Is there a free trial?
The "With Professor Benstoem" subscription does not have a free trial, but you can start with the Free Campus (free, no commitment) to experience the methodology. If you've already purchased a workbook, you know the system; the subscription gives you the same methodology with video courses, AI mentoring, and live support built around it.
Language & Location
I'm writing my thesis in a language other than English. Will this work?
I'm not based in Germany. Does this work internationally?
Is everything in English?
Yes. All courses, workbooks, and the AI Twin operate in English. The methodology itself is language-agnostic, the structure and process work regardless of which language you're writing in, but the instruction is in English.
I'm writing my thesis in a language other than English. Will this work?
I'm not based in Germany. Does this work internationally?
Is everything in English?
Thesis in 30 is for students writing a Bachelor's, Master's, or doctoral thesis. Paper in 30 is for researchers writing a journal article or research paper. Both use the same core methodology, structured, step-by-step, day-by-day, but adapted to the specific format, requirements, and workflow of each.
I'm writing my thesis in a language other than English. Will this work?
I'm not based in Germany. Does this work internationally?
Is everything in English?
Thesis in 30 serves students at every level: Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral. Great theses differ in content, but not in structure, format, or the way you best write them. Paper in 30 serves doctoral candidates and researchers writing for publication. The methodology scales because the fundamentals of structured academic writing are the same, what changes is the scope and depth.
AI & Academic Integrity
Does Professor Benstoem teach how to use AI in academic writing?
What if my university has strict rules about AI use?
Is using the AI Twin considered cheating?
No. The AI Twin does not write your thesis or paper for you. It teaches you how to write it yourself, the same way a human mentor would. It helps you structure your argument, clarify your thinking, plan your chapters, and work through problems. The work is yours. The guidance is mine. That's mentoring, not cheating.
Does Professor Benstoem teach how to use AI in academic writing?
What if my university has strict rules about AI use?
Is using the AI Twin considered cheating?
Yes. Teaching students how to use AI tools ethically and effectively in their academic work is one of the core pillars of what I do. The AI Twin models this approach: it supports your thinking process without replacing it. I also provide specific guidance on how to use other AI tools responsibly within your institution's guidelines.
Does Professor Benstoem teach how to use AI in academic writing?
What if my university has strict rules about AI use?
Is using the AI Twin considered cheating?
Follow your university's rules. Always. The AI Twin is a mentoring tool, not a writing tool. It doesn't produce text for your thesis. But if your institution has specific policies about AI-assisted learning, you should review them. When in doubt, ask your supervisor. I teach students how to use AI transparently and within institutional boundaries.
Payment & Access
Are prices in USD or EUR?
I purchased a workbook. Can I upgrade to the subscription later?
What payment methods do you accept?
Do you offer refunds?
Can my department or university pay for this?
I'm having trouble accessing my purchase.
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Are prices in USD or EUR?
I purchased a workbook. Can I upgrade to the subscription later?
What payment methods do you accept?
Do you offer refunds?
Can my department or university pay for this?
I'm having trouble accessing my purchase.
Prices are listed in USD. Your bank will convert to your local currency at the current exchange rate.
Are prices in USD or EUR?
I purchased a workbook. Can I upgrade to the subscription later?
What payment methods do you accept?
Do you offer refunds?
Can my department or university pay for this?
I'm having trouble accessing my purchase.
Yes. You can subscribe to "With Professor Benstoem" at any time. Your workbook purchase is separate. The subscription gives you the video courses, AI mentor, bonus courses, and live Office Hours on top of what you already have.
Are prices in USD or EUR?
I purchased a workbook. Can I upgrade to the subscription later?
What payment methods do you accept?
Do you offer refunds?
Can my department or university pay for this?
I'm having trouble accessing my purchase.
Digital products (workbooks) are non-refundable once delivered, as they are instantly accessible. Subscriptions ("With Professor Benstoem") can be cancelled at any time, and you keep access through the end of your billing period. If you experience a technical issue, email hello@profbenstoem.com and I'll help you resolve it.
Are prices in USD or EUR?
I purchased a workbook. Can I upgrade to the subscription later?
What payment methods do you accept?
Do you offer refunds?
Can my department or university pay for this?
I'm having trouble accessing my purchase.
Yes. We offer institutional licensing for departments, graduate schools, and research groups, from bulk workbook orders to full subscription access for cohorts. Email institutions@profbenstoem.com or visit the
Are prices in USD or EUR?
I purchased a workbook. Can I upgrade to the subscription later?
What payment methods do you accept?
Do you offer refunds?
Can my department or university pay for this?
I'm having trouble accessing my purchase.
Email hello@profbenstoem.com with your order details and I'll sort it out.
About Professor Benstoem
Do you personally teach the courses and write the materials?
Can I work with you directly?
Are you a real professor?
Yes. I hold a full professorship (W2) in Evidence-Based Health Research at RWTH Aachen University in Germany. I lead a research group, supervise theses and doctoral candidates, and co-lead a EUR 12.5 million clinical trial network across 36 university hospitals in Germany. I am a Cochrane review author and I publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Do you personally teach the courses and write the materials?
Can I work with you directly?
Are you a real professor?
Yes. Every workbook, every course, every framework, and the AI Twin training are based on my methodology, developed over a decade of teaching, supervising, and publishing. The live Office Hours are hosted by me personally.
Do you personally teach the courses and write the materials?
Can I work with you directly?
Are you a real professor?
In limited cases, yes. I offer private academic advisory for senior academics working on high-stakes objectives: dissertation defence, professorship applications, first-author publications. It's application-only and limited to 2-3 engagements per quarter. If this sounds like what you need, email hello@profbenstoem.com.
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