Rates
Please submit a Service Request for an initial Clinical Research Unit (CRU) “No-Fee Consultation” and receive a custom cost estimate for your protocol. Contact us as early as possible during protocol development and funding application preparation.
The CTSI asks that investigators include the total costs of CRU services in their budgets for all grants and contracts. Rates are subject to change each fiscal year (starting July 1). We suggest budgeting a 5% annual escalation for services planned in future fiscal years.
| Internal | Internal: Subsidized* | Utah CTSI Hub Partner or Other External Entity | |
| Base Startup (per new study)** | $1,545 | $1,000 | *** |
| Infrastructure (per hour) | $56 | $36 | *** |
| Nursing Rate: Weekday (per hour) | $206 | $141 | *** |
| Nursing Rate: Nights/Weekends | Contact CRU for quote for off-hours support | ||
| EMT/HCA Rate: Weekday (per hour) | $24 | $24 | *** |
| EMT/HCA Rate: Nights/Weekends | Contact CRU for quote for off-hours support | ||
| Patient Meals at Wakara | Pass Through | Pass Through | |
| Patient Meals at U Hospital | $20 | $20 | |
| Cancellation Policy | All scheduled weekend and night hours will be billed at full rates if cancelled with less than 72 hours notice. | ||
*The Utah CTSI subsidizes rates for internally funded studies and those funded by study sponsors EXCEPT Commercial/Industry/Industry-Sponsored Non-Profit sponsors. Documentation of sponsor type must be demonstrated to the CRU to receive the internal subsidized rates.
**Every protocol will require base startup activities; complex trials may incur other startup expenses.
***External Investigators from Utah CTSI Hub Partner Sites or other organizations should contact the CRU with information about project funding source to receive a customized quote.
Billing
Internal monthly billing is arranged via a “work authorization form (WAF),” which utilizes a chartfield input into ProTrackS. Itemized invoices can be provided upon request. Questions re. CRU clinical processes or custom cost estimates should be directed to Michelle Adams. Any billing and payment questions should be directed to Sarah Ward.