BCC Consultation Options and Rates

Consultation Options and Rates

One-hour initial consultation to determine the needs of the investigator is available at no charge. If the investigator wishes to utilize the statistical, programming, and data management support provided by the BCC after the initial consultation, the investigator can choose from the following options:

Grant support

Subscription

Hourly rates

Grant support
An investigator within the university has the option to list our faculty biostatisticians and/or statistical analysts as personnel on their grant submission for ongoing collaboration. In this case, a percentage of the individual biostatistician’s salary (based on the effort required) including fringe benefits will be charged directly to the grant account during the project period.

Subscription
The subscription method is recommended for investigators requiring many hours of consultation for lengthy projects. Investigators can retain a percentage of an individual faculty and/or analyst time for a specified number of months. A minimum of 20% effort and 6 months duration is preferred for subscriptions. Subscription costs are calculated based on the individual biostatistician’s salary and the percent effort desired. The investigator is also responsible for fringe benefits and indirect costs (F&A) associated with carrying out the project. Therefore, salary, fringe benefits, and indirect costs determine the total cost. Estimates will be provided upon request. Payment schedules can be negotiated.

Hourly rates
The current hourly rate for faculty and analyst time is $100. Recharge rates are evaluated on an annual basis by The Office of Cost Studies. The current rates have been approved and are effective during the 2010 Fiscal Year (9/1/2009-8/31/2010).

Once the details of the hourly rate charges have been agreed upon by the investigator and the BCC, the investigator will be billed on an hourly basis and billed monthly until the completion of the project. For internal clients (Northwestern University departments), a chartstring is required for payment via an internal sales journal (ISJ). With an ISJ, funds (payment) are transferred from your department account to the center’s account thereby eliminating the need for checks. For external clients or non-university departments, invoices will be sent electronically (or mail if preferred). Checks should be made payable to Northwestern University.

Biostatistics Collaboration Center
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
680 North Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312/503-2288 Fax:312/908-9588 E-mail: bcc@northwestern.edu