Independent IRB Review
Ethical, independent IRB review that protects research participants and keeps your study moving forward.
Who We Serve
In particular, we offer accessible IRB services for independent researchers, nonprofits, organizations, and investigators without an institutional IRB.
What We Review
We also provide expert review for social, behavioral, educational, evaluation, technology, and other human-subject research.
Simple & Responsive
As a result, you get a straightforward, affordable review process backed by experienced guidance every step of the way.
ABout US
Ethical Review.
Made More Accessible.
TIER IRB provides independent, accessible ethical review for researchers and organizations conducting studies involving human participants. In addition, we specialize in social, behavioral, educational, and community-based research, providing a clear and responsive review process without the complexity of a traditional institutional IRB. Above all, our goal is simple: protect research participants while helping meaningful research move forward.
Why Researchers Choose TIER for Independent IRB Review
Registered with HHS
TIER IRB is registered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (IRB00014054). Furthermore, our reviews are guided by the Belmont Report: respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.
Pre-Review Consultation
Meet with a board member before you submit. Because we help you spot gaps early, your protocol is ready for a smooth review.
Priced for Small Teams
Ethical review at affordable prices for community nonprofits, small organizations, and single investigators, with a published fee schedule.
Social & Behavioral Focus
We review social-behavioral, educational, and evaluation research. For example, we handle exempt, expedited, technology, and investigator-initiated projects.
Not Sure Where Your Study Fits?
Backed by Over 20 Years of Research Experience
Consultants, Changemakers, Catalysts in Your Corner.
TIER IRB is a service of The Institute for Evaluation and Research, LLC, a Kansas-based firm with more than twenty years of experience in program evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research, grant writing, and professional training. We have designed studies, collected data, and written the proposals ourselves, so we understand research from the investigator’s side of the table. As a result, that perspective shapes a review process that protects participants without slowing good work down.