These fees are charged per study and vary based on the study protocol.
| Item (Example – Actual costs depend on study design) | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Initial set-up fee (primary centre) | £19,202 |
| Enrolment fee (per centre) | £5,684 |
| Saliva sample | £446 |
| Blood sample (per visit) | £673 |
| Volunteer visit (non-blood sample) | From £678 |
| Up to 250ul of existing plasma/serum aliquot | £94 |
| Screen failure | £673 |
| Courier and volunteer expenses | As applicable |
| Data (per data set) | Minimum £13,985 |
For academic and clinical researchers
The NIHR BioResource operates on a not-for-profit, cost recovery basis for academic and clinical research.
Most services — including participant screening, sample collection, and genotyping — are currently free of charge.
- Researchers typically only cover courier and volunteer expenses.
- All costs are discussed and agreed upon during the application review process.
- NIHR BioResource reserves the right to update fees without notice.
- Reduced rates are available for SMEs with verified status.