Budget Planning

The following information is provided as an example only. To plan a budget, please schedule a consultation so that our team can conduct a requirements analysis, create a letter of support (LOS) and a memorandum of understanding (MOU).  

Examples

 

REDCap 

Development (per project) 

Project Start Up 

Typically, a flat fee based on complexity of the project: 

  • Low Complexity $2500 

  • Medium Complexity $5000 

  • High Complexity $10,000 

Maintenance 

%FTE 

Typically, 5% - 10% FTE 

Data Management 

%FTE 

Typically, 10% FTE 

 

 

Data 

Dataset Development 

$240/Hour 

Data Tiers 1,2,3  

Data Engineering (Custom + Knowledgebase/Datamart) 

%FTE 

Typically, 35% - 75% FTE 

Knowledgebase/Datamart Maintenace 

%FTE 

Typically, 10% FTE 

 

 

Application/Software Development 

Software Development 

%FTE 

Typically, 25%-75% FTE 

Software Maintenance 

%FTE 

Typically, 5%-10% FTE 

Data Management 

%FTE 

Typically, 10% FTE 

 

 

Epic Tools for Research 

Our Practice Advisory (OPA) for Decision Support Research (Start Up)

$2500 

OPA for Research - Change Request$500

Custom SmartSet/Orderset for Research (Start Up)

$5500 

Custom SmartSet/Orderset for Research: Change request Post Start Up - Complex Order (Minor)$2000
Custom SmartSet/Orderset for Research: Change request Post Start Up - Complex Order (Major)$4000

MyChart Message for Research Recruitment (Start Up) 

$3500 

MyChart Message for Research Recruitment - Change Request$500
Complex MyChart Recruitment Management$1500/month while recruitment is active in MyChart

In-Kind for Learners/Trainees 

Some in-kind funding is available for learners. This requires consultation and is limited to specific types of requests and resources. 

Help the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science at the University of Iowa continue making new strides in medical research by citing the NIH CTSA program grant UM1TR004403.