Translations

We specialize in the translation of academic texts from Italian or French to English (both American and UK). Translators all hold doctorates and engage in their own scholarly work and thus are familiar with academic discourse and the expectations of venues such as top-rated journals and publishing houses.

Proofreading and Editing

We understand the need to check manuscripts for idiomatic correctness and fluency, as well as word choice, grammar, and natural flow before submitting for peer review, presentation, or publication. In the competitive academic world it is essential that your work be clearly written and easily understandable. Academics for Academics is here to help you. 

Areas of Expertise

Anthropology, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, Demography, Economics, Ethnology, Empirical Social Research, French Studies, Gender and Sexuality, Geography, Italian Studies, Linguistics, Media Studies, Pedagogy/Education, Political Science, Public Policy, Psychology, and Sociology

Every Text is Different

Every text is different and each presents its own particular challenges. Accordingly, the work involved in a translation or editing project can vary substantially, and this is why we offer a quote for each job on a individual basis. We always provide clients a written estimate of the price of a project, broken down into units (price per word, line, or hourly rate). 

TRANSLATIONS

We offer competitive prices while maintaining the highest quality.  For lengthier documents and long term contracts, prices are discounted. 

 EDITING

Rather than by word or page, we charge by the hour for proofreading and editing. The reason being that the time needed for such work can vary greatly, depending on the type of project, level of English, etc. We are happy to provide you with a free quote!

Free Quote

Please state your required delivery date, length of text in words, and the language combination if applicable. I will respond as soon as possible with a customized quote for translation, editing or proofreading.

THE MAJORITY OF OUR CLIENTS ARE SCHOLARS at distinguished universities in Europe and the U.S., including:

Adolfo Ibáñez University (Chile); Bocconi University (Italy); Brown University (USA); Ca Foscari University (Italy); Carlo Cattaneo Institute (Italy); Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium); Catholic University of Milan (Italy);  CEMFI (Spain); FNRS (Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique); Georgetown University in Qatar (Qatar); HEC Montreal; IEB (Spain); Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT); John Hopkins University (USA); London School of Economics (UK); Ortygia Business School (Italy); Paris Dauphine University (France); Pompeu Fabra University (Spain); Pompeu Fabra University (Spain); Queen Mary University of London (UK); Sciences Po (France); Stockholm University (Sweden); Tulane University (USA); UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Division (France); University of Bari (Italy); University of Bologna (Italy); University of Lausanne (Switzerland); University of Messina (Italy); University of Naples (Italy); University of Padua (Italy); University of Picardie (France); University of Santiago (Chile); University Toulouse - Jean Jaures (France); University of Venice (Italy); UNSW Business School (Australia)

Maya Judd is the founder of Academics for Academics. She completed her MA and PhD in anthropology at Brown University, where she was affiliated with the Population Studies and Training Center. She holds a B.A. in anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley and a B.A. in education from the University of Padua. She has over 10 years of experience translating and proofreading and speaks fluent French, Spanish, and Italian. 

In addition to working as a professional translator and proofreader, she has carried out academic research at the intersection of anthropology, demography and gender with particular interests in fertility and the life course, family studies, ageing and society, public and reproductive health, and research methods. Her work has appeared in journals such as Population and Development Review and Sociological Methodology.

She also works as a consultant for non-profits and international organizations such as the Urban Institute, UNESCO, and the OECD.

She is both an American and Italian citizen, and currently resides in Spain.