Get Education and Training
Obtain Pilot Funding
Learn About Team Science
Use Informatics-Based Research Tools and Services
Conduct Community-Engaged Research
Access Outpatient Clinical Trials Unit
Learn About Healthcare Delivery Science
Hire a Clinical Research Coordinator
Receive Guidance on Regulatory Processes
Get Help with Biostatistics and Research Design
Data Cleaning and Management
Assisting investigators with preparing data for statistical analyses
Data Collection and Management Plans
Providing assistance to investigators with developing a data collection strategy
Data Sharing Plans
Providing guidance to investigators with specification and implementation of plans for sharing data
Scientific Writing Support
Providing assistance to investigators with writing grant sections and publications
Statistical Analysis
Assistance for investigators with the conduct, interpretation and summary of statistical analyses
Statistical Analysis Plans
Quality assistance for investigators with developing statistical analysis plans
Statistical Reports
Providing assistance to investigators with developing interim and final reports
Study Design
Professional assistance for investigators with a range of study design issues
USC Clinical Studies Directory
Helping USC researchers to connect with prospective clinical study participants
Budget Development Support
Provides consultations and guidance on preparation of study budgets for investigator-initiated studies
Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)
USC’s Clinical Trial Management System, OnCore, is a jointly sponsored, web-based software system for managing clinical trials
Digital & Traditional Tools for Recruitment Toolkit
This toolkit contains proven strategies and tips to help researchers develop a solid plan to recruit and retain study participants.
Guide To Clinical Research at USC
The purpose of this Guide and the corresponding ancillary documents is to provide a clear, user-friendly overview of conducting human studies research at USC and the Keck School of Medicine. The audience for these materials is investigators and research personnel at USC and the Keck School of Medicine. Updated July 2024.
New Study Navigation Tool
This tool will help you determine where to go to activate your clinical research study at USC, including contracting offices, review committees, and ancillary services.