As a student researcher in the CORE system, you will need to register in the CORE Research Database so that we can properly track your project and adequately assist you in your research. Also, you will need to complete an IRB training course before you can engage in research that entails data collection. The Step-By-Step Checklist will lead you through these initial steps of the research process, the critical protocol development stage of your study, and on through to research dissemination.

If you do not yet have a fully developed research idea, Generating Research Ideas can help to focus your thoughts and can suggest avenues to help better define and refine those thoughts into a concise research question.

For OU-COM students, the one research requirement that must be fulfilled before graduation is OCOM 785 - Directed Studies in Osteopathic Medicine. As a product of this course, you will be required to write a case-based paper during your fourth year. Because this paper is a graded curricular requirement, you may not consult with the CORE Research Office as you complete this task. Refer to your student handbook to learn about the OCOM 785 requirements and guidelines for your case-based paper.

Finally, the Ohio University Institutional Review Board stands as your IRB of record; IRB Requirements will provide valuable information about how to navigate this crucial step in the research process. If you are a student from an affiliated College of Osteopathic Medicine, consult with the CRO Staff to determine your IRB of record.

As always, the CRO Staff stands ready to assist you at all points along the research continuum.