
Research Service
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
VA Research Resources

For NFFRE policies and forms
for non-VA funding such as NIH, click here.
Below are links to guidance documents and other infor-mation on conducting VA research, including links to the VA Office of Research & Development (ORD).
If you find outdated or erroneous information or if you have suggestions for new content, please contact david.clark1@va.gov.
Use CTRL + F to search for a link or document by key word.
Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center (white buildings in foreground) is closely affiliated with the University of Florida health-related colleges and hospitals (red brick buildings).
University-VA Collaboration
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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (fillable PDF template)
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MOU Guidance from VA ORD (PDF)
VA Funding
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Office of Research & Development (ORD)
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Office of Rural Health
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Geriatric Research
ORD Policies and Guidance
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Directives–VHA research requirements (PDFs)
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Handbooks–Principles and procedures for specific research activities (PDFs)
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Program Guides–Purpose, scope, & procedures for specific research programs (PDFs)
Technology Transfer and Translation
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VA ORD Technology Transfer Program
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Policy information (VA intranet)
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VA Translational Education and Mentoring (VA-TEAM) Training Program Center - 2023 deadline was April 19; 2024 TBA
Information Technology and Security
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SFFX: Shared Folder and File Exchange
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R Drive Access (PDF)
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Research Cybersecurity Knowledge Homepage (VA Network)
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NF/SG Information System Security Office (VA Sharepoint)
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PSPP Statistical Software (SPSS alternative)
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Research and Operational Technology Cybersecurity Division (ROTC-D) Guidance Resource Portal (VA Sharepoint)
Lab Management and Safety
Study Closure, Lab Closure, PI Departure
Telework and Remote Access
VA Employee Travel
Research Submission Guidance
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All Research
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Preclinical Research
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Clinical Research
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Workflow for Study Revisions - Clinical (PDF)
Recruiting & Compensating Research Subjects
Budget/Fiscal Management
Investigational Drug Procedures
Hiring and Human Resources
