Letters of Support  

A letter of support is essential for research projects for several reasons: 

  1. Credibility and Endorsement: It offers an endorsement from respected individuals or organizations, significantly enhancing your project's credibility. 

  1. Demonstrates Collaboration: It indicates that your project has the backing of key stakeholders, highlighting strong collaboration and support from the community or relevant partners. 

  1. Highlights Relevance: These letters often emphasize the importance and relevance of your research within a broader context, aligning your goals with community needs or organizational priorities. 

  1. Strengthens Grant Applications: For grant applications, letters of support can be crucial. They help to present a comprehensive picture of your project's potential impact and feasibility, making your application more compelling to reviewers. 

  1. Resource Commitment: They can also show commitments of resources, such as funding, facilities, or expertise, which are vital for the successful execution of your project. 

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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 

OPA for Research 

$1500 

Custom SmartSet/Orderset for Research 

$1500 

MyChart Message for Research Recruitment (coming soon) 

$2500 

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. 

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