For highly detailed, in-depth project management services, I charge £3,000-£4,000 per month.
This is because I work full-time with each client, entirely dedicated to them for the duration of their project.
Projects of this scale can take up to 16 weeks from start to finish, meaning I am unable to take on other clients during this time.
As an Independent Researcher, I have the time, freedom, and resources to dedicate solely to my clients.
This investment means that my clients receive thorough, academically rigorous research and high-quality deliverables to much tighter deadlines than they might experience from working with academic institutions.
My fees are all-inclusive, meaning there are no hidden fees and I am transparent about how I charge for my services in the initial quote/invoice documents.
Example of a Large-scale Research Project:
Stage 1: Research Design & Literature Review
– Define research questions and hypotheses
– Conduct literature review of secondary sources
– Develop mixed methods framework (qualitative + quantitative components)
Deliverable: Preliminary research/Literature review.
Stage 2: Primary Data Collection
– Conduct qualitative interviews/questionnaires
– Administer quantitative surveys (if required by client)
– Collect observational/experimental data (if required by client)
– Manage data quality and participant engagement
– Transcribe and organise qualitative data
Deliverable: Raw dataset compilation & collection methodology report
Stage 3: Data Analysis & Integration
– Perform quantitative statistical analysis
– Execute qualitative thematic analysis
– Integrate findings across methods (triangulation)
– Develop key insights and thematic frameworks
– Create data visualisations and summary tables (if required by client)
Deliverable: Integrated findings report with mixed methods synthesis.
Stage 4: Manuscript Development & Impact Reporting
– Write academic journal article (my usual deliverable for clients)
– Prepare impact report for stakeholders/funders (if required by client)
– Develop supplementary materials and appendices
– Submit for peer review/publication (if required by client)
– Create dissemination strategy (if required by client)
Deliverable: Published/submitted academic article & impact report
Find out more on my website – https://www.nataliewilletts.com/services/research-project-management