research support card
- Advice and support as and when you need it
- Less administrative burden
- No budget overruns: a one-time fixed fee
- Save up to 15% on hourly rates
- Cards worth 5, 10, 20, and 30 hours of support
research support card
- Advice and support as and when you need it
- Less administrative burden
- No budget overruns: a one-time fixed fee
- Save up to 15% on hourly rates
- Cards worth 5, 10, 20, and 30 hours of support
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Research Support Card
Some research questions and needs are easily anticipated, while others may arise unexpectedly. You might find yourself needing assistance with your research project without a clear idea of when, where, or to what extent. Whether you encounter challenges in your analyses, have ad hoc questions about data interpretation, or require support when time is limited, we’ve got you covered.
The Research Support Card is ideal for individuals or organizations that regularly seek advice for their research project(s), prefer to brainstorm from time to time, or have sporadic research tasks that require execution. This card provides flexibility in terms of when and how you choose to utilize the support.
It’s important to note that the Research Support Card differs from a tailored support approach where we agree with the customer on a project proposal and planning that will guide the entire process. However, the Research Support Card can seamlessly be used in combination with or following a customized support project.

How Does It Work?
With a Research Support Card, you purchase a set of prepaid hours that you can utilize whenever the need arises. This way, the hassle of contracts, invoices, and time-consuming administration is kept to a minimum ā our support is just a quick phone call or email away. We keep track of the time spent on your request and deduct it from your card. Upon completing your inquiry, we update you on the time deducted and the remaining balance on your card.
Pricing
5 hours
save 5%
You are carrying out a single research project yourself
10 hours
save 7.5%
You are conducting one or more research projects yourself
20 hours
save 10%
You frequently need advice or someone to brainstorm with

30 hours
save 15%
You frequently need research advice or support
Conditions
Research Support Cards are valid for two years from the date of purchase
Cards are prepaid (payment term: 14 days). The purchase of the card is completed when payment for the full amount of the order has been received
For companies, prices listed are excluding 21% VAT (when applicable)
Activities are scheduled in mutual consultation. We strive to plan requests taking up to two hours within one week and requests taking up to eight hours within two weeks. Planning of more substantive inquiries is dependent on the availability of the consultant
Time is deducted in units of 15 minutes
If requests are estimated to take longer than 90 minutes, Elephant Path - Research & Consulting will inform the cardholder before it commences the work
Services are delivered over phone or e-mail unless otherwise agreed
All activities and time spent on them are registered, including telephone consultations
A digital overview of work performed and time spent may be requested at all times
Research Support Cards cannot be used for services that are part of a previously agreed customized support project
You will be notified when the balance on your card is nearly finished
Restitution of unused hours is not possible
