Research licence
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Applying for a research licence
The HFEA has the power to grant research licences for up to three years for individual research projects. All licence applications, renewals and progress reports are evaluated by an HFEA Research Licence Committee.
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After you apply for a research licence - clinic inspections
Once receiving an research licence application and the correct fees, the HFEA Compliance department arranges peer reviews and an inspection of the proposed research centre.
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Licence decisions
After the Licence Committee has come to a decision regarding your application for a Research licence, it will write informing the Person Responsible and any Licence Holder of its decision.
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After you are licensed
Research licences may be granted for up to three years. If a licence is granted for more than one year then centres must submit progress reports on an annual basis.
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Page last updated: 03 September 2009
Interested in embryo research currently taking place? Read summaries of projects licensed by the HFEA.