An External IRB is Reviewing a WU Study

Even when a study is deferred to another IRB, WU remains responsible for overseeing the conduct of the research. This includes ensuring all researchers are appropriately qualified and trained, reviewing each study for local context information including state laws and local policy requirements and assisting researchers in maintaining compliance with the external IRB’s requirements and determinations.

If the Request to Rely form is approved by HRPO on or after 7/1/2020, a one-time flat fee is applied for for-profit funded studies reviewed by other IRBs. There are no charges for modifications or continuing reviews.

If the Request to Rely form is approved prior to 7/1/2020 the prior fee schedule applies and includes a charge for an annual administrative review fee.

In most circumstances, modifications do not need to be submitted to HRPO for studies being reviewed by other IRBs. Continuing reviews should never be submitted to HRPO for studies being reviewed by other IRBs. However, an annual administrative review fee is assessed to cover WU’s ongoing administrative responsibilities. See the Research Guide for additional information about when modifications should be submitted when using an external IRB.

There are no fees charged for reportable event forms or check-in forms.

No. only studies funded by a for-profit entity are charged fees when using an external IRB.

HRPO’s review can occur prior to payment of the fee. However, the request to rely form will not be released to grant approval for the use of an external IRB until the fee has been paid.

WU has reliance or IRB authorization agreements with 2 independents IRBs- WCG IRB and Advarra- as well as a number of other academic IRBs. The fees are based on the funding source for the study.  The external IRB you use does not have any bearing on the fees that may be applicable.

No. If your Request to Rely form was approved prior to 7/1/2020 the prior fee schedule will apply.