Research Advisory Council

Purpose

The purpose of Mercy College of Ohio’s Research Advisory Council is to promote inquiry through educating and mentoring staff, faculty, and students in their understanding of clinical research and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

The council meets monthly to meet the following institutional goals.

Ensure quality research by reviewing all research proposals prior to Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.
Mentor and support students and faculty conducting research.
Seek opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in conducting research and ensuring evidence-based, quality patient care.
Assist in the dissemination of research results.
Support professional growth and advancement.
Encourage and support research through fundraising and grant writing.

Getting started on your research project:

Download the IRB Submission Bundle

Research Submission Checklist
Required CITI Training
Mercy College of Ohio Library: Literature Search Form
Elements of a Research Protocol
Sample Research Consent Form and HIPPAA Authorization
Does My Project Need IRB Review and Approval Form
Research Advisory Council and BSMH: Research Process Flow Chart

IRB and Compliance

Mercy College of Ohio is affiliated with Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) Research Participation Protection Program. RP3 is responsible for the Institutional Review Board.

Institutional Organization #: IORG0011403
Federal wide Assurance #:FWA00032488
Institutional Review Board #: IRB00013523