Administrative fee for studies ceded to a commercial IRB for Full Board or Expedited review, regardless of funding source. Effective January 1, 2026.
HRP-700 | Version Date: 1/1/2026
This fee applies to studies where review has been ceded to a commercial IRB — Full Board or Expedited — regardless of funding source.
The administrative fee is charged in addition to any IRB fees charged directly by the commercial IRB. It covers the administrative cost to the University of Pittsburgh Office of Research Protections for processing and oversight of the reliance arrangement.
The administrative fee is charged in addition to any IRB fees charged directly by the commercial IRB. It covers the administrative cost to the University of Pittsburgh Office of Research Protections for processing and oversight of the reliance arrangement.
Important: Studies subject to this fee will not be processed until the fee is paid in full.
Section A2 — Administrative Fee Current
One-time administrative fee charged per study for all ceded reviews — Full Board or Expedited — in addition to any fees charged by the commercial IRB.
$2,500
One-time Fee
What does this fee cover?
This one-time administrative fee covers ORP’s processing of the Request to Rely and ongoing oversight responsibilities when the University of Pittsburgh cedes IRB review to an external commercial IRB.
Payment & Billing: Once a Fee Sheet is submitted and approved, HRPO will create an Interdepartmental Charge to bill your unit. An authorized department official must attest that their department takes full responsibility for paying the review fee.
- Fees are payable regardless of whether the study is ultimately approved, participants are enrolled, or the study is terminated early.
- Contact the Business Manager of the Office of Research Protections with payment questions: sak168@pitt.edu