The Florida Institute of Phosphate Research FIPR is a state agency created in 1978 to study phosphate issues that impact Florida’s citizens, environment and economy and to be a phosphate information resource. Scientists and engineers from throughout the world apply for FIPR grants to conduct phosphaterelated studies. FIPR staff biologists, engineers and chemists also conduct inhouse research. Independent panels of experts and FIPR research directors review proposals and make funding recommendations to FIPR’s Board of Directors. Board members make final funding decisions at quarterly public meetings. Multiyear projects must be reviewed and approved annually for continued funding. Florida’s governor appoints the Board members. By law, there must be a representative from the state university system, a major environmental group, a state regulatory agency and two phosphate industry representatives.

Address: 1855 W. Main St., Bartow, FL 33830
Telephone: (863) 534-7160
Website: http://www.fipr.state.fl.us/