IRB Review Fees
TTUHSC El Paso IRB Review Fees (PDF version)
The TTUHSC El Paso IRB charges fees for reviewing research studies. These fees vary based on the type of study and the role of the IRB (e.g., Reviewing IRB or relying on an external IRB). Below are the detailed fee charts:
Fee Chart 1: Studies Reviewed by TTUHSC El Paso IRB
Note: Fee Chart 1 does not include fees for:
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- Reviews of submissions for relying sites for studies where TTUHSC El Paso is the Reviewing IRB (sIRB).
- Studies where TTUHSC El Paso is relying on an external IRB.
For those rates, please refer to Fee Charts 2 and 3.
| Protocol Type | Initial Review Fee (Full Committee) | Continuing Review Fee (Full Committee) | Initial Review Fee (Expedited) | Continuing Review Fee (Expedited) | Study Amendment Fee (Full Board) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry-Funded | $3000 | $1000 | No charge | No charge | No charge |
| Federally Funded/Unfunded Investigator-Initiated | No charge | No charge | No charge | No charge | No charge |
Fee Chart 2: Multi-Site Studies (TTUHSC El Paso as Reviewing IRB)
This chart applies to multi-site studies where TTUHSC El Paso serves as the Reviewing IRB (sIRB).
Note:
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- These fees are for each relying site.
- These fees are in addition to the costs of the review for the TTUHSC El Paso study site, which are outlined in Fee Chart 1.
| Protocol Type | Initial Review Fee (Per Relying Site) | Continuing Review Fee (Per Relying Site) | Study-Wide Amendment Fee (Per Relying Site) | Compliance Monitoring Fee (Per Relying Site) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTUHSC El Paso Primary Site | $1500 | $1000 | $500 | $250 |
Fee Chart 3: Studies Relying on an External IRB
This chart details fees for studies where TTUHSC El Paso researchers rely on an external (non-TTUHSC El Paso) IRB.
Note:
Many institutions that serve as single IRBs (sIRBs) will charge fees to review other
sites. You should obtain fee information directly from the IRB that is specific to
the study you are proposing.
| Protocol Type | Initial Review Study Management Fee | Annual Study Maintenance Fee | Study Amendment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry-Funded | $1500 | $1000 | No charge |
| Federally Funded | No charge | No charge | No charge |
Additional Notes on Fees
- Fees are incurred even if:
- Subjects are never enrolled.
- The study closes before milestones are met.
- Expenditures exceed revenue.
- A contract is never finalized.
- No additional fees are charged for reconsideration if a protocol is tabled or disapproved.