Recruitment services listed may be requested through the Core B service request form unless otherwise noted.
Recruitment Communication and Dissemination
Assistance to investigators in communicating recruitment needs to potential participants. Provides consultation and resources to investigators/teams. Educates broader community about research opportunities. Services include:
- Consultation with research team to develop a study-specific recruitment plan using recruitment tools, social media, and communication strategies
- Development, design, and dissemination of recruitment materials
- Drafting or editing of reports to study participants about research findings
To request Communication and Dissemination recruitment services, visit the Core A service request form.
Studies-in-Schools Consultation
Assistance to investigators in navigating school systems in order to conduct research.
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is the VKC web-based searchable portal for studies seeking research participants. For each study, the site includes a brief description, participant criteria, compensation, visit requirements, links to brochures or fliers, and contact information. Studies listed are led by VKC-affiliated PIs. The study must have IRB approval before listing.
To request that your study be listed on StudyFinder, visit the Core A service request form.
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is the first nationwide, nonprofit, volunteer research recruitment platform for all health conditions. The site was developed by and is hosted by VUMC. It is the product of a Consortium of research universities led by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. Since all national IDDRCs are at universities with CTSAs, all IDDRC-affiliated researchers may use this recruitment tool.
IDDRC and UCEDD Collaborations
The VKC UCEDD is a resource for research recruitment through its clinics and programs and through its extensive relationships with community and state disability organizations.