Rates
Consulting rates.
Rates are tailored to your institution type and timeline. Select the option that describes you below.
Rate Guide
Which best describes you?
National Laboratories
Standard rate — $250/hr
Hourly consulting for national laboratory staff scientists and PIs preparing proposals to federal scientific research programs.
- $250/hr standard consulting rate.
- $300/hr premium rate when materials are provided fewer than two weeks before the deadline.
- Engagements are scoped to your proposal and timeline.
Universities, Companies & Individuals
Tailored to the engagement
For university faculty and departments, SBIR-eligible companies, and individual researchers, rates depend on the scope, program, and timeline of your proposal. The best next step is a short conversation.
- Flexible hourly or fixed-scope engagements.
- Priced to the specific funding opportunity and deadline.
- Request a quote and Dr. Spotz will follow up with details.
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