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Typical engagements deliver validated results in 7-10 business days, depending on scope and expert availability. This is 7x faster than traditional consulting firms which typically take 4-8 weeks. Rush options available for urgent projects.

Our experts are verified domain specialists with publication records or industry credentials. We verify identity, credentials, publication history, and communication quality. All experts undergo rigorous vetting before joining the platform.

You'll need to provide problem statement, research objectives, research artifacts, constraints, and timeline. Our platform guides you through scope definition to ensure all necessary context is captured. We work with you to refine scope if needed.

Pricing is determined through competitive bidding. Experts submit proposals with their own pricing based on scope and complexity. You review multiple proposals and select based on expertise match, proposed pricing, timeline, and communication quality. All pricing is transparent upfront with no hidden fees.

Clients fund milestones via escrow before work begins. Payments are released only when deliverables are accepted. This protects both parties: clients pay only for accepted work, experts are guaranteed payment for completed milestones.

You receive a structured package: executive summary, evidence-backed findings with references, a risk register, and an experiment plan with clear acceptance criteria.

We support research validation across all major industries including biotech, fintech, technology, AI/ML, industrial research, energy, genomics, cybersecurity, materials science, healthcare, aerospace, and automotive. Our expert network spans 12+ domains.

Yes. Confidentiality is standard with NDA-first by default. All engagement terms include NDA and privacy requirements. Experts are bound by confidentiality agreements, and your research remains secure throughout the validation process.

Iteration is included in milestone structure. Standard projects include one revision pass. Additional revisions can be negotiated. Clear acceptance criteria ensure scope clarity upfront and minimize the need for revisions.

We expand the search across adjacent domains, invite additional vetted experts, or suggest small scope adjustments. There’s no obligation to proceed until you select a proposal.

Yes. Many clients use RND Pool for multiple research validation projects. You can manage multiple projects from your dashboard, track progress, and access historical deliverables. Volume projects may be eligible for additional benefits.

We accept most common research formats including PDFs, documents, code repositories, data files, presentations, and more. Our platform supports uploading multiple files and linking to external resources. Contact support if you have specific format requirements.