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Information for Researchers
Biomedical Research Section
Download the manual, describing researcher and research staff responsibilities.
Download HRPP policies and a description of revisions to policies.
Contact HRPP staff to ask questions, discuss problems or concerns, request information, or offer suggestions, or report undue influence.
Telephone: 850-245-4585
Email: irb@flhealth.gov
Mailing Address:
Human Research Protection Program
Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-24
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1749
Fees are required for IRB review, except a fee is not required for the following:
- The research is conducted by a student who is a candidate for a degree at a university in Florida.
- Research conducted by a DOH employee, contracted employees, or researcher conducting research at the request of the Department, UNLESS the study is industry sponsored, or sponsored by a for-profit organization.
- Notification of study closure
- Continuing Review applications submitted during the no-cost extension period or afterward when the study remains open with no funding
- Amendments submitted as part of continuing review
- Amendments related to personnel changes only
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