The CTRC will increase rates on July 1, 2024 as detailed in the CTRC July 1, 2024 Rate Sheet (pdf). All studies, both current and future protocols, will be invoiced using the new rates.
Billing rates for CTRC visits are increasing in order to maintain current levels of service and support to the University research community. The changes reflect cost of labor (attracting and retaining qualified medical research staff including legislative salary increases and fringe benefits costs), cleaning, safety and waste management, and supplies.
Going forward, billing rates may be adjusted annually effective with the annual rate review submitted to the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Current studies will not be grandfathered to the 2023 rates (please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a listing of 2023 rates).
Investigator Initiated Studies (Categories A and B) will receive a 50% discount off the Industry Sponsored Study (Category D) rate for CTRC on-site visits (Level of Care 1 - 4 scheduled during normal business hours). This subsidy is supported by the NC TraCS Institute and the School of Medicine Office of Research.
The level of care is determined by the number and type of services provided by the CTRC nursing and medical support staff as well as the equipment and supplies utilized. The level of care can be determined using the Level of Care Worksheet. Protocol categorization and level of care each play a unique and integral role in determining fees. It is important that you read and understand both sections in order to prepare accurate budgets for a research study.
CTRC outpatient fees will continue to be determined both by protocol categorization and by the Outpatient Level of Care (flat rate) your participant receives during a research visit at the CTRC.
Fee information for inpatient services, as well as research on location and mobile fees, is provided below. For questions or further explanation of how charges are determined, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 919.843.1070.