ResearchMatch

ResearchMatch for Georgetown University Researchers

ResearchMatch is a free and secure online tool that connects researchers with volunteers who are interested in participating in health-related research studies. Funded by the NIH, it is available at no cost to researchers affiliated with participating institutions, making it an accessible and effective solution for study recruitment and feasibility analysis.

Access to ResearchMatch is granted on a study-by-study basis. Investigators must register each study individually, a process that takes only a few minutes and must be completed in one sitting. Investigators may sign themselves up in ResearchMatch or may delegate recruitment privileges to a study coordinator or other study team member (a proxy).

There are two levels of access available to Georgetown University investigators: feasibility access and recruitment access.

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 Georgetown University
Provide your Georgetown 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:

Be the principal investigator (PI) or authorized to recruit for the study on behalf of the PI
Upload an electronic copy of your IRB approval letter and an IRB-approved recruitment message to implement when using ResearchMatch.

Getting Started

Create an account by following the prompt to register as a researcher. You can refer to the Research Training Slides for step-by-step guidance.

Tips for Creating an Effective Contact Message

Contact Dalila Ferrante for more information.