Hello Research Wolf,
Hope this is gonna be one of the best site as it has unique business logic.
Just a quick introduction, I'm Robert Parker, representing Karmick Solutions Inc. We are a US company with a 17 year history of developing custom software solutions.
After going through the basic project description I'd like to propose you to develop the site from the very scratch using PHP with CI to ensure site security and stability. The coding will be clean, robust & fully Optimized so that the site can load faster and run fluidly.
Our creative designers would craft an eye-catching yet sleek and professional design. The site will be Responsive (Mobile & Tab Friendly) & properly optimized for SEO.
Features & functionality like User profile registration, join "Lab Rats", design own studies, recruit own lab rats, integrate 'r-project' API, set up contest, participate in contests, etc. will be integrated and incorporated perfectly within the site.
Additionally, we'll develop an easy to use ADMIN PANEL so that you manage/update the contents of the site.
Finally, after completion we'll assist you to host the site and provide you 3 months of FREE SUPPORT.
So kindly revert back to us so we can proceed right away.
Thanks & regards
Rob