Getting Started in Research

A research project typically moves through four key stages: proposal development, project setup, project management, and project closeout. Together, these stages form the research project lifecycle. This page highlights the support available to MUSC's research community to confidently navigate each phase of research.

Research 101 - Getting Started

This Getting Started training suite includes three modules to help you navigate the research landscape with confidence and connect you with the resources you need to succeed.

Research 101 in OurDay

Support to help you get started.

Explore the following tools and guidance available to study teams at MUSC to successfully navigate research activities.

MAP-R: Approval Plan for Research

Access the MUSC Approval Plan for Research (MAP-R) to create a personalized action plan for approvals and mandatory research training.

MUSC's LabArchives ELN

LabArchives is a secure, cloud-based electronic lab notebook (ELN) platform for securely storing, searching, and sharing research data.

MUSC's QI Tool

MUSC’s Quality Improvement (QI) Self-Certification Tool can help determine whether a project qualifies as research, QI, or program evaluation.

Regional Health Network (RHN)

MUSC's Regional Health Network (RHN) Research Centers offer research spaces and experienced staff to expand investigators' reach.

Get Help from SUCCESS

The SUCCESS team provides a consolidated entry point for access to research expertise, information, and navigation spanning the research spectrum.

Doing Research at MUSC

MUSC offers robust services and guidance to help with everything from finding funding, to managing your study, and project close out.

Research Training

This resource helps MUSC study teams quickly find the required and recommended trainings they need to stay prepared and aligned with best practices in clinical and translational research.

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Research Resources

Explore a variety of resources, including tools, guides, websites, and services available to support research teams across the translational research spectrum.

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