ResearchMatch
ResearchMatch is a secure, online tool that connects health researchers with individuals interested in volunteering for research. It is free for both volunteers and researchers and is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Access levels
Access to ResearchMatch is granted on a study-by-study basis; that is, investigators must individually register each study. Registration takes only a few minutes, and you must complete the process in one sitting.
There are two levels of access available to University of Minnesota investigators: feasibility access and recruitment access. Investigators may sign themselves up in ResearchMatch or may delegate recruitment privileges to a study coordinator or other study team member (a proxy).
Feasibility access
Feasibility access gives you the ability to view aggregate data on the registry population without an IRB-approved protocol. To register a study for feasibility access, you must:
- Be affiliated with the University of Minnesota
- Provide your University email address
- Create a ResearchMatch username and password
Recruitment access
Recruitment access gives you the ability to recruit volunteers through ResearchMatch. To register a study for recruitment access, you must meet the same access requirements as for feasibility access. In addition, for each study you want to recruit for, you must:
- Upload an electronic copy of your IRB approval letter, citing approval for the recruitment method (ResearchMatch) and the specific email language to be used
- Be the principal investigator (PI) or authorized to recruit for the study on behalf of the PI
Note: Individuals accessing as a proxy for the PI will be asked to indicate that, and to provide the study PI's name, email address and phone number.
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CTSI Participant Recruitment
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