Hourly Research Consulting

Flexible, on-demand research support for rapid response, fact-checking, strategic consulting, and targeted investigations.

Flexible On-Demand $225/hr
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Engagement details

Rate $225 per hour
Billing Monthly invoicing
Commitment 10-hour minimum
Budget cap Not-to-exceed orders available

What Hourly Research Consulting covers

Hourly Research Consulting provides expert research support without requiring a fixed scope. Pay for the hours you use, work to a defined budget, and access the same research team and methodology used in full-service engagements, with a 10-hour minimum engagement.

Service areas

Rapid response research: Quick turnaround on breaking developments, opponent attacks, or emerging issues
Fact-checking services: Verification of public claims, surveys, and campaign materials
Strategic consulting: Campaign guidance, research planning, and tactical recommendations
Debate preparation: Research briefings, attack and defense preparation, and rapid fact-checking support
Research book updates: Incremental updates to existing research as new information emerges
Campaign finance analysis: Rapid review of campaign finance filings and supporting documentation
Custom research projects: Tailored investigations for specific campaign needs
Scoping and planning calls: Planning sessions to sharpen your research approach

Billing

Invoiced monthly based on hours worked
Not-to-exceed orders are available when you need strict budget control
10-hour minimum engagement; scope set by your order