The IFH Data Core provides a wide variety of research services and expertise in survey research design and execution, and epidemiological research and data analysis. Our staff is highly specialized and has experience in all areas of research design, preparation, programming, and analysis for our numerous in-house resources.
The extensive IFH Data Core database portfolio features local, state, national, and international healthcare and administrative records for research, including national Medicare and Medicaid data, CPRD Gold and Aurum, and MarketScan. A full list and description of Core database resources may be found here
Use of all Core resources is subject to the below rates. Core rates are adjusted annually and are subject to NIH cost principles and requirements. Internal rates apply to any Rutgers University affiliated project. External rates are available for projects for non-Rutgers University affiliated projects.
Assisted rates provide access to all Core resources through the support of a Core Analyst via an hourly charge.
| Service | Internal | External |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Rate – Data | $125.00 | $200.00 |
| Assisted Rate – Survey | $100.00 | $160.00 |
The above rates include access to the HIPAA-compliant computing system, dedicated IT and Core support, and access to whichever datasets or survey resources are scientifically justifiable for a specific project’s needs. Please note that, in addition to the Core rates, access to certain datasets may incur additional charges charged directly by the vendor, which will be passed along to the user.
In addition to our assisted rates, the IFH Data Core provides access to data and computing resources on a per-project basis.
Each service line has its own base rate that is typically charged for a large research project, such as a project funded by a federal R01 or equivalent grant. Modifiers to these base rates are applied based on the size, scope, expected resource usage, and computing demand a project will use. For example, a project that uses a Data Project service line (base rate $33,000) and assessed a modifier of 0.5 will incur an annual fee of $16,500.
| Service | Rutgers | Non-Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Data | $33,000 | $52,800 |
| Core Managed | $21,450 | $34,320 |
| Survey | $9,900 | $15,840 |
| Core Services | $7,500 | $12,000 |
The Core also provides data access to trainees via the Student Plan. This plan is intended to support training through student-driven projects with Rutgers mentorship. The plan is restricted to only one publication of a peer-reviewed paper in a year.
| Service | |
|---|---|
| Student Project | $2,000/yr |
All requests for services will be reviewed by the Core prior to formalizing an agreement. The proposal review is applicable to both Rutgers and non-Rutgers projects to ensure that projects are scientifically appropriate and meet specific dataset usage terms, as appropriate. The review process considers the Core resources utilized, size and scope of the proposal, and career stage (e.g., trainee, early career faculty) and affiliation (Rutgers or non-Rutgers) of the investigator(s).
Projects reviews are generally completed within 1-2 weeks. When Core projects are approved, additional steps are required to begin using Core resources, including ethics/IRB approval, completion of any required training (e.g., CITI, HIPAA), and execution of required agreements (e.g., IT forms, data use agreements). The Core will work with approved users to ensure that all necessary procedures are completed as efficiently as possible.
The Core offers support for grant submissions, including signing of a Letter of Support, if applicable.