IRB Fee Schedule

Review fees for human subjects research

Research projects involving human subjects that are sponsored by industry or other for-profit companies are assessed a fee for IU Institutional Review Board (IRB) and/or Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) review. This fee is intended to cover a portion of the administrative costs necessary to conduct IRB/HRPP reviews and maintain oversight of research studies.

These IRB fees should be included in contract negotiations and are applicable whether or not the contract is finalized. The PI and/or their department is responsible for payment of the review fee even if the sponsor refuses payment. Research involving human subjects supported by federal, foundation, or department funds, or is otherwise unfunded do not incur these fees.

Fee schedule for IU IRB/HRPP review

Contracts negotiated prior to January 1, 2024, are subject to the previous IRB Fee Policies (effective April 1, 2010 and January 1, 2018). Contact the HRPP at irb@iu.edu if you require a signed copy of the IRB Fee Policy.

New studies
Description of review	Fee
Protocol requires full IRB review	$3000
Protocol qualifies for expedited review	$3000
Protocol is exempt from IRB review	$500
Protocol is relying on external IRB for review of the protocol	$3000

Annual continuing reviews
Description of review	Fee
Review of protocol by full IRB	$1000
Expedited review of protocol	$1000

Amendments
Description of review	Fee
Changes in protocol requiring full IRB review	$1000
Changes in protocol reviewed by expedited means	$1000

On rare occasions and under exceptional circumstances, fee waiver or reduction may be provided. Requests for fee reduction or waiver may be requested via email at irb@iu.edu.