For Institutions
University research offices and VP Research offices can subscribe to ARC Commons to provide all their researchers with automatic, full access to the contractor directory — no individual verification required.
The problem we solve
Researchers at your institution are currently finding research support through word-of-mouth, opaque institutional "approved lists," and fragmented personal networks. This creates inequities — researchers with stronger networks find better support, while others struggle.
ARC Commons provides a single, transparent, vetted directory that every researcher at your institution can access. An institutional subscription replaces the need for individual email verification and unlocks rate information for all your researchers.
What an institutional subscription includes
- ✓Automatic full access for all researchers at your institution (by email domain)
- ✓No individual researcher signup or verification required
- ✓Full contractor and workshop directory visibility
- ✓Rate and engagement detail visibility for all your researchers
- ✓Usage reporting available on request
Pricing
Small institution
<200 researchers
~$1,500–2,000/year
Medium institution
200–800 researchers
~$3,000–5,000/year
Large institution
800+ researchers
~$6,000–10,000/year
Billed annually. Pricing is per institution, not per user. Contact us for a quote tailored to your institution.
Interested in an institutional subscription?
Institutional subscriptions are available as of Year 2. We're currently focused on building the directory — get in touch to be notified when institutional access launches.
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