Getting Started in Research

The South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research (SCTR) Institute has a new resource to help you quickly locate training and other research resources. 

The Getting Started page features links to training, research resources, and free consultations that will assist anyone new to conducting clinical research or MUSC get started and successfully navigate the research project lifecycle.

Create an Action Plan

Set yourself up for success by first mapping out the approvals and training required to conduct your study. Answer a few questions using the MAP-R (MUSC Approval Plan for Research) tool and create a study-specific plan for regulatory and institutional approvals.

Is my project Quality Improvement?

MUSC has a self-certification tool that will help you determine whether your project qualifies as research, quality improvement, or program evaluation. Try the QI self-certification tool.

Find Training

Access required and recommended training and onboarding resources on our dedicated training page. 

Get Help

The getting started page also includes a link to the SCTR SUCCESS Center. Here you can consult with expert research navigators for guidance and resources that span the research project lifecycle.

Bookmark the Getting Started page and check back often as we continue to add new resources to support clinical and translational study teams.