PRICING
Clear Scientific Support, Scoped to the Problem
Start with a focused diagnostic when you need a clear scientific decision before committing to a larger project. Broader manuscript, funding, and research support is quoted after a confidential review, with the scope, deliverables, timeline, and fee agreed before work begins.
Initial project enquiries are complimentary and carry no obligation.
SERVICES & FEES
Focused Entry Point & Project Pricing
The Reviewer-Response Diagnostic offers a defined first step for major revisions. Larger projects are quoted after reviewing the manuscript, proposal, or research problem and confirming the agreed scope.
REVISION SUPPORT
Reviewer-Response Diagnostic
$275
For major revisions, reject-and-resubmit decisions, or difficult reviewer reports where you need a clear scientific strategy before beginning the revision.
What is included
- Editor decision and reviewer-report assessment
- Essential experiment vs rebuttal assessment
- Priority revision strategy and scientific risks
- Written recommendations for response and resubmission
If you proceed with a larger revision project, the $275 diagnostic fee is credited toward the agreed project fee.
PUBLICATION SUPPORT
Manuscript Revision & Development
From $1,100
Detailed scientific and editorial development for manuscripts requiring substantial revision, stronger arguments, clearer structure, or preparation for submission or resubmission.
What is included
- Scientific argument, structure, and claim development
- Detailed manuscript revision and central-message refinement
- Reviewer-response or submission strategy where required
- One focused revision following the initial review
FUNDING SUPPORT
Fellowship & Grant Scientific Review
From $1,300
Selected applications only · scope confirmed after review
Independent scientific review for selected fellowships and research proposals where the research question, rationale, objectives, feasibility, or reviewer-facing narrative needs strengthening.
What is included
- Scientific rationale and central proposition review
- Objectives, aims, logic, and internal consistency
- Methodology, work plan, feasibility, and risk
- Reviewer-facing scientific narrative and one focused revision
RESEARCH CONSULTING
Research Strategy & Experimental Design
From $220/hour
Project engagements from $750
Senior-level guidance for researchers refining scientific questions, evaluating experimental approaches, or navigating complex research decisions.
What is included
- Research question and hypothesis refinement
- Experimental approach and feasibility assessment
- Interpretation of complex findings
- Clear strategic recommendations and next steps
HOW PRICING WORKS
How Your Quote Is Calculated
Each quotation reflects the actual work required for the project. The following factors help us define a clear and proportionate scope of support.
01
Project Scope
The document length, current stage of development, required service, and intended outcome.
02
Scientific Complexity
The technical depth of the material and the level of scientific review or restructuring required.
03
Deliverables & Revisions
The agreed outputs, consultation requirements, feedback stages, and number of revision cycles.
04
Timeline
The standard delivery period or whether the project requires accelerated support.
Clear Scope Before Work Begins
All prices are shown in USD. The $275 Reviewer-Response Diagnostic is a defined entry service. Other prices are indicative starting points, with the agreed scope, deliverables, timeline, revision allowance, and total fee confirmed before work begins.
Additional revisions, specialist analysis, or accelerated delivery may affect the final fee. Any applicable taxes or third-party costs will be stated separately.
Fees cover the agreed scientific and editorial services. Helical Scientific does not guarantee publication, funding, or any particular research outcome.
START A CONVERSATION
Need a Clear Scientific Next Step?
Send your manuscript and reviewer reports, funding application, or research challenge. We will recommend the most appropriate level of support and confirm the scope before work begins.
Prefer email? m.abbas@helicalscientific.com