Researchers Manual
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Institutional Review Board Fee Schedule
Initial Review
| Research Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Data Studies: Confidential information (e.g., Cancer Registry) no intervention or interaction | $250 |
| Industry-sponsored research, or research sponsored by a for-profit organization | $2,000 |
| All other research | $500 |
Continuing Review
| Research Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Data Studies: Confidential information (e.g., Cancer Registry) no intervention or interaction | $250 If IRB approval has expired there is an additional fee of $250 |
| Industry-sponsored research, or research sponsored by a for-profit organization | $2,000 If IRB approval has expired there is an additional fee of $2,000 |
| All other research | $500 If IRB approval has expired there is an additional fee of $500 |
Modification
| Research Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Data Studies: Confidential information (e.g., Cancer Registry) no intervention or interaction | $100 |
| Industry-sponsored research, or research sponsored by a for-profit organization | $100 |
| All other research | $100 |
Fees are required for the Institutional Review Board review, with the exception of the following:
- Research conducted by a student who is a candidate for a degree at a university in Florida.
- Research conducted by a Florida Department of Health 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