ResearchMatch- For Researchers

Registering as a Researcher with ResearchMatch

UTHSC researchers sign-up to use ResearchMatch through the ‘Researchers’ tab on researchmatch.org.

1. Click ‘Register Now’.
2. Choose your institution from the dropdown list of participating institutions.
3. Enter institutional email address.
4. Review and agree to the site specific instructions and researcher acknowledgement form by typing ACCEPT in all caps.
5. Enter your contact information, create a username and password, and choose your security questions.
6. You will then be directed to your dashboard with Feasibility Access.

Registering a Study on ResearchMatch

UTHSC researchers must have an IRB approved protocol and approved contact message for use on ResearchMatch before registering a study.

To add a new study:

1. Click ‘add new study’ within the researcher dashboard.
2. Specify your role on the study. (The PI must approve the researcher to allow them access.)
3. Complete all the requested information about the study and upload IRB approval letter containing the study expiration date. Specify the study contact type – RECRUITMENT vs. SURVEY ONLY. A recruitment study involves an intervention or interaction with participants, while a survey involves the use of a questionnaire.
4. The PI receives an email to allow the proxy researcher access.*
   1. *Note: This is a two-step process! The PI must click AUTHORIZE ACCESS in the body of the email rather than responding to the email directly.
5. The PI clicks the link within the body of the email, and confirms access for the researcher.
6. The ResearchMatch Liaison will review the request and approve accuracy of information.
7. Upon approval from both the PI and ResearchMatch Liaison, the proxy receives an email from ResearchMatch requesting they ‘Accept access for recruitment’. Once they click ACCEPT, they now have access to RM volunteers and can begin to recruit for their study!

How Researchers Can Add Themselves to an Existing Study

UTHSC researchers can add themselves to an existing study after securing approval from the Principal Investigator.

1. Join ResearchMatch as a ‘Researcher’ and create a username and password.
2. From the dashboard, click ‘Add a new study’ and input the requested study information, including uploading the IRB approval letter.
3. ResearchMatch will automatically recognize existing studies, and will send a request to the PI to approve adding the proxy researcher to their study.
4. Once the PI approves, the institution’s ResearchMatch liaison is sent a request to approve the proxy.
5. The ResearchMatch liaison will review the request and approve if information is accurate.
6. Upon approval from both the PI and ResearchMatch Liaison, the proxy receives an email from ResearchMatch requesting they ‘Accept access for recruitment’. Once they click ACCEPT, they now have access to RM volunteers and can begin to recruit for their study!

For a list of the most common ResearchMatch Frequently Asked Questions, please visist the ResearchMatch FAQs webpage.

For further assistance, please contact the TN-CTSI staff at tnctsi@uthsc.edu or call 901.448.2874.

Register on ResearchMatch Now