Scope Document for Freelance Scientific Research Hub

Product Brief

High Level Overview: The Freelance Scientific Research Hub is designed to connect freelance scientists and researchers with organizations needing specialized research services. It serves as a platform where researchers can offer their expertise and companies, universities, or individuals can find and hire the right talent for their projects.

Product Information

• The app will be developed as a responsive web platform, accessible on both mobile and desktop devices.
• Key features include researcher profiles, project listings, direct communication channels, and secure payment processing.
• The user interface will focus on simplicity and usability, ensuring that both scientists and clients can navigate the platform with ease.

Users

Name	Description
Freelance Scientist	Researchers who offer their expertise to clients. They can create profiles, bid on projects, and manage their work through the platform.
Client	Organizations or individuals looking to hire scientists for specific research projects. They can post projects, review bids, and communicate with freelancers.

Pages

Name	Description
Home Page	The landing page where users can sign up, log in, and browse featured projects and researchers.
Researcher Profile Page	Page where researchers can showcase their expertise, past projects, and client testimonials.
Project Listing Page	Page where clients can post new projects and view bids from freelance scientists.
Project Management Page	Interface for managing ongoing projects, including communication, milestone tracking, and payment processing.
Admin Dashboard	Interface for platform administrators to monitor user activity, manage payments, and oversee platform operations.

High-level Features

Flow	Description	User	Page
Create Profile	Researchers can create and update their profiles, including adding expertise, past work, and availability.	Freelance Scientist	Researcher Profile Page
Post Project	Clients can post new research projects, specifying requirements, timelines, and budgets.	Client	Project Listing Page
Bid on Project	Researchers can browse projects and submit bids for those they are interested in.	Freelance Scientist	Project Listing Page
Manage Project	Clients and researchers can manage ongoing projects, including communication and milestone tracking.	Both	Project Management Page
Process Payments	Secure payment processing for project milestones and completion.	Both	Project Management Page

Workflows

Project Posting and Bidding:

1. Client posts a new research project, detailing the requirements and budget.
2. Freelance scientists browse the project listings and submit bids.
3. Client reviews bids and selects a researcher to hire.
4. Both parties communicate and manage the project through the platform, with milestone tracking and payments.

Other Notes

• Security and privacy measures will be prioritized, especially regarding sensitive research data.
• The platform will support multiple languages to cater to a global audience.
• Future enhancements may include AI-driven matching between researchers and projects.