Research Budget Planner
Peptide Research ROI Calculator
Estimate total compound cost, cost per group, cost per endpoint, and compare vs commercial CRO pricing — ideal for grant budget planning and study design.
1. Select Study Type
2. Study Parameters
Total animals: 40 · Study days: 28
3. Select Compounds
Doses auto-filled from published preclinical protocols. Override as needed. 20% overage included for reconstitution waste.
4. Cost Summary
Total Compound Cost
$624
2 compound(s)
Cost / Group
$156
4 treatment groups
Cost / Animal
$15.60
40 total subjects
Cost / Endpoint
$24.96
5 endpoints × 5 groups
| Compound | Dose (mcg/kg) | Total doses | Total mg needed | Vials | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC-157 | 10 | 28 | 3.76 mg | 1× 10mg | $120 |
| TB-500 | 150 | 12 | 24.19 mg | 3× 10mg | $504 |
| Total compound cost | $624 | ||||
vs. Commercial CRO Pricing
Industry benchmark for a tendon / ligament repair study in rat
Your cost (compounds only)
$624
Fully-loaded in-house estimate
$43,613
Compounds + housing + assays + stats
CRO benchmark estimate
$48,000
~9% savings vs CRO
Grant Budget Planning Notes
NIH Budget Categories
- • Compound costs → Supplies & Materials (F&A applicable)
- • Animal housing → Animal care costs (F&A applicable)
- • Core facility assays → Other Direct Costs
- • Statistic consultants → Consultants line
Best Practices
- • Add 10–20% supply overage for pilot failures
- • Include 1 extra vial per compound for QC
- • Budget for 2 independent experiment replications
- • IACUC approval fees: $500–$2,000 per protocol
- • F&A (indirect costs): typically 26–65% on direct
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