The Australian Twin Registry (ATR) charges researchers for utilising the facility and its services. Services provided include, but are not limited to, the setting up of the recruitment phase of studies, roll-out and management of the participant recruitment process, participant follow-up for additional participation and/or feedback regarding participation. In addition, on request the ATR can provide services to assist in grant application, ethics applications, data management, analysis and interviewing.

Costs associated with the recruitment of participants and the related development is dependent on the specifics of each research project. Please contact the ATR Study Coordinator on 03 8344 0904 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to obtain a cost estimate.

Example Costs

Study Setup Costs

These include an Application Fee and costs associated with study set-up, including but not limited to, working on collaborative study documents (Cover Letters, Information Sheets, Response & Consent Forms), and development of recruitment strategies.

• Estimated setup costs                                                                              $2,000

Study Roll-out and Recruitment Costs

Initial approach estimated cost

                        Mailed approach

•  Set-up & management fee (charged per mail-out)                                    $600       
•  Processing fee (per individual or junior pair*)                                                $8        

                        Email approach  

• Set-up & management fee (charged per batch)                                          $500
• Processing fee (per individual or junior pair*)                                                  $3[†]

 Follow-up/Reminder estimated costs (*per adult individual or junior twin pair):

[follow-up/reminder costs are in addition to the above costs]

• Set-up fee (charge per reminder batch)                                                      $100
• Email                                                                                                                $1
• Mail                                                                                                                   $4
• Phone                                                                                                             $15

 Important

• The above estimates are averages only; please contact the ATR to obtain a more accurate cost estimate for your study.
• A minimum charge of $5000 applies per study utilising the ATR
• Costs are associated with the number of twin individuals approached, not number recruited to participate. (Note: On average 30% of twins approached to participate will agree to be part of a study, however this can vary depending on the targeted cohort, participation requirements and area of research.)