IRB
IRB review fees
Published fees for PGNI's independent IRB review. See the IRB page for how review works, who reviews, and how to apply.
IRB Review
Standard IRB review fees
Independent ethical and regulatory review for eligible human-subjects research conducted under PGNI's IRB.
| Review type | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Initial | ||
| Full Board (single-site) | $2,500 | Standard protocol at one site: full-board submission and initial IRB review. |
| Expedited | $1,750 | For eligible lower-risk protocols reviewed outside the full board. |
| Exempt Determination | $1,000 | Review to confirm a protocol qualifies for exempt status. |
| Ongoing | ||
| Continuing Review — Full Board | $1,250 | When continuing review is required for a protocol approved by the full board. |
| Continuing Review — Expedited | $750 | When continuing review is required for a protocol approved by expedited review. |
| Major Modification | $750 | For substantive changes requiring additional IRB review. |
| Minor Modification | $350 | Review of limited protocol or study-document changes. |
| Multicenter / sIRB | ||
| Multicenter / sIRB Review | By scope | Fee determined according to scope. |
How the final IRB fee is confirmed
These are PGNI's standard fees. The final fee is confirmed in writing when the type of review is determined. Studies involving genetic or genomic data, and accelerated timelines, are confirmed individually in writing. Discounted IRB pricing is available for researchers from pharmacogenomics-underrepresented and underserved populations, consistent with PGNI's mission. Contact PGNI if you're interested in requesting discounted pricing.
Apply for IRB reviewFee refunds and cancellations are covered in the Refund and Cancellation Policy.