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Get an instant estimate for your IRB review cost. Select your study type, site count, and participant count to see a transparent cost range - no quote request required.
| Feature | Elemental IRB | Typical commercial IRBs |
|---|---|---|
| Exempt determination | $750 flat | $1,000+ for the same screening (typical) |
| Single-site expedited study | $1,500 flat | $2,000-$4,000+ plus add-ons (typical) |
| Single-site full board study | $4,000 flat | $5,000-$8,000+ plus add-ons (typical) |
| Amendments during the year | Minor included; $500 per major | Billed per amendment (typical) |
| Annual continuing review | $0 — included | Billed annually (typical) |
| Multi-site coordination | Transparent custom quote | Per-site fees stack up (typical) |
Select your study type (exempt determination, expedited, full board, or multi-site), the number of sites, and your participant count to see a transparent IRB cost range instantly. No quote request, no sales call, and no waiting.
An exempt determination is a flat $750 (3 business days). Expedited review starts at $1,500 (3-5 business days). Full board review is $4,000 (5-10 business days). Minor amendments are $0 and continuing review is included. Major amendments are a flat $500. Multi-site studies add transparent per-site coordination.
Your total commercial IRB cost depends on review type, number of sites, and amendment activity. With nickel-and-diming IRBs, per-investigator and per-consent fees can balloon your IRB costs. Elemental IRB keeps every fee flat, so your estimate is your cost.
Email submissions@elementalirb.com with your protocol synopsis and we'll respond with an exact quote within 1 business day.
An IRB review at Elemental IRB costs $750 for an exempt determination, $1,500 for expedited review, or $4,000 for full board review. Use the calculator above to estimate your total IRB cost based on study type and site count.
IRB fees at Elemental IRB are flat by review type: $750 exempt determination, $1,500 expedited, $4,000 full board, and $500 per major amendment, with minor amendments and continuing review included. Multi-site studies add transparent per-site coordination.
Average commercial IRB costs are often several thousand dollars per submission and vary by provider, frequently with add-on fees. Elemental IRB publishes flat pricing so you can estimate IRB costs without a quote.
No. The calculator gives a transparent estimate. Email submissions@elementalirb.com for an exact quote within one business day.