What is ResearchMatch (RM)?
ResearchMatch helps researchers and potential study volunteers connect.
University of San Diego encourages anyone interested in volunteering for research studies to register with ResearchMatch, a secure, easy-to-use volunteer registry funded by the National Institutes of Health. Researchers from academic institutions like University of San Diego can use ResearchMatch to find volunteers who are a “match” for their study.
ResearchMatch for USD Researchers
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 San Diego 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 USD
- Provide your USD 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.
To become a RM investigator, register here.
ResearchMatch for Volunteers
University of San Diego encourages anyone interested in volunteering for research studies to register with ResearchMatch, a secure, easy-to-use volunteer registry funded by the National Institutes of Health. Researchers from academic institutions like University of San Diego can use ResearchMatch to find volunteers who are a “match” for their study.
People of all ages and health conditions, including healthy people, are welcome to join. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be registered by a parent or guardian. Registering with ResearchMatch takes less than 10 minutes. You are not registering to participate in any particular study. Registration lets you indicate your willingness to be contacted about studies that may be a good fit for you. Your name and personal information are not released to any research team until you indicate you would like to know more about their research study.
Consider the opportunity of becoming a research volunteer by registering today.
ResearchMatch is also available in Spanish!
