Research Time Calculator
Added: v2026.02.13
Estimate research project duration accounting for diminishing returns from multiple labs, scientist bonuses, and field specialization. Compare up to 2 configurations side-by-side.
Verification Notice: The diminishing returns formula (each additional lab contributes half the RP of the previous) is sourced from AuroraWiki (ref A-15), not directly verified against the game database. This is widely accepted by the community but treat results as approximations.
Wiki-sourced formula: Diminishing returns (0.5^n per lab) from AuroraWiki [ref A-15], not database-verified. Community-accepted but treat as approximate.
Formulas used (wiki-sourced):
Note: RP per lab depends on lab type (standard research lab = varies by installation), not on a tech progression. Enter the RP value appropriate for your lab type.
Effective_Labs = sum(0.5^(i-1) for i in 1..n) — 1st lab = 1.0, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.25... — ref A-15Scientist_Mult = 1 + (Bonus% x Specialization_Mult) / 100Specialization_Mult = 4 if matching field, 1 otherwiseRP_per_Year = Effective_Labs x RP_per_Lab x Scientist_MultDays = Cost / (RP_per_Year / 365)Note: RP per lab depends on lab type (standard research lab = varies by installation), not on a tech progression. Enter the RP value appropriate for your lab type.