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User Research Budget Calculator

and Proposal Template

Making a user research budget for your team isn't fun, but it definitely is necessary.

Not properly budgeting for a project can result in having to cut corners or even cut a research project short.

How do you know that you've got everything in order? This budget proposal and calculator template will have you covered.

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Download

User Research Budget Calculator

and Proposal Template

Making a user research budget for your team isn't fun, but it definitely is necessary.

Not properly budgeting for a project can result in having to cut corners or even cut a research project short.

How do you know that you've got everything in order? This budget proposal and calculator template will have you covered.

Tell us where to send your resource!

A stress-free

place to start

Even if you've never made a budget before, this easy breakdown will help you figure out the best way forward.

What you'll

find inside

Budget proposal examples

Check out a sample that includes mission and goals, so your proposal goes beyond just numbers and helps to frame and persuade.

Methodology breakdown

Whether you're conducting generative research or usability testing, the needs of each method may dictate the difference in your planning and budget.

Calculator template

Participants, tools, hiring and scaling—it's all included here.

Strategic and lean budget examples

Check out different examples of what your budget could look like as a helpful template to ensure you're on track.

Even if you aren't in charge of the budget at your organization, it’s a great practice to think through what your plan and budget would look like. Eventually, that responsibility will come to you!

Nikki Anderson-Stanier

Founder, UX Academy

Take the guesswork out of your research budget

Our comprehensive template simplifies the process, offering clear examples and a handy calculator to help you plan effectively

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