Fully industry sponsored studies are reviewed by an independent IRB except for limited exceptions including:

• Investigator- initiated studies funded by industry grants, which may be reviewed by a UW IRB. As these funding mechanisms are similar to other external grants, no fee for IRB review is charged.
• Statistical Data or Reading Center studies can be reviewed by a UW IRB. As these are fully industry sponsored, review fees will be charged beginning with studies approved after July 1, 2024.
• Exceptions can be made for other single-site, fully industry sponsored studies with approval from the IRB. Email IRBdirector@hsirb.wisc.edu to request an exception. These studies will be charged fees for review by a UW IRB.

Visit the IRB fee schedule for more information.