MERC Resources
MERC provides the UNL community with two essential research tools: REDCap, a secure platform for building and managing online surveys and databases, and ResearchMatch, a volunteer registry that connects researchers with individuals interested in participating in studies. These resources streamline data collection and participant recruitment, empowering impactful research. Learn more about each resource in the navigation menu or by clicking on one of the buttons below.
ResearchMatch
ResearchMatch helps connect researchers and study volunteers.
ResearchMatch is a free participant recruitment and feasibility analysis tool for researchers at UNL. This tool is funded by the NIH and offered at no cost to researchers who are conducting health-related research.
REDCap
REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases. Originally created at Vanderbilt University, it is now shared with local partners around the globe. REDCap can be used to collect virtually any type of data, it is specifically geared to support online or offline data capture for research studies and operations.