ResearchMatch
Connecting Volunteers with Research Opportunities
Research has the power to improve lives, advance discoveries, and shape the future of health and well-being. But meaningful research depends on people who are willing to participate.
The University of Memphis encourages individuals interested in contributing to research to join ResearchMatch, a free, secure, national registry that connects volunteers with researchers conducting health-related studies.
Whether you're interested in supporting scientific discoveries, learning about research opportunities, or making a difference in your community, ResearchMatch makes it easier to get involved.
What Is ResearchMatch?
ResearchMatch is a national, nonprofit research volunteer registry supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It connects people interested in participating in research with researchers at participating institutions across the United States. By creating a volunteer profile, you can learn about research studies that may be a good fit for you. Researchers use ResearchMatch to identify potential participants and invite them to learn more about their studies.
Registration is free, takes less than 10 minutes, and does not commit you to participating in any study.
How It Works
Create a Profile
Tell ResearchMatch about yourself.
Get Invitations
Receive information about matching studies.
You Decide
Choose whether to connect with a research team.
Why Volunteer?
Research volunteers play an essential role in advancing scientific knowledge and improving health outcomes. By joining ResearchMatch, you can:
- Contribute to Research: Support studies that may lead to new discoveries, treatments, and improvements in health and well-being.
- Discover Opportunities: Learn about research studies that may align with your interests, experiences, or health conditions.
- Make an Impact: Help researchers advance knowledge that could benefit individuals, families, and communities.
- Stay in Control: Decide which research opportunities you want to learn more about and whether to participate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about ResearchMatch? Explore answers to common questions about registration, volunteering, privacy, and how research opportunities are matched to participants.
View All FAQsResearchMatch welcomes volunteers of all ages, backgrounds, and health conditions.
- Anyone living in the United States or Puerto Rico can register.
- Both healthy individuals and those with medical conditions are encouraged to join.
- Parents, legal guardians, or caretakers may register children under age 18 or adults who cannot register independently.
- No previous research experience is required.
No. Registration is completely free for volunteers.
No. Joining ResearchMatch only indicates that you are interested in learning about potential research opportunities. Participation is always voluntary.
Your Privacy Matters
ResearchMatch is designed to protect your personal information and give you control over your participation. Researchers can search for potential volunteers using profile information without seeing their names or contact details. If a researcher identifies a possible match, ResearchMatch sends the initial message on their behalf.
Your contact information is shared with a research team only when you choose to release it. You can decline an invitation, update your profile, or remove yourself from the registry at any time.
Joining ResearchMatch does not guarantee that you will be contacted about a study, and receiving an invitation does not obligate you to participate.
For Researchers
Looking to recruit participants for your research study?
ResearchMatch helps University of Memphis researchers connect with potential volunteers who are interested in contributing to research. Explore available tools, eligibility requirements, and registration instructions to learn how ResearchMatch can support your recruitment efforts.
