Academic and Research Resources
Vanderbilt University offers comprehensive services that to provide high quality results that promote scientific discovery which can translate into improved health care. Most of the resources are available at no cost or very minimal cost to Vanderbilt students.
Biostatistics Clinics are a free service staffed by the Department of Biostatistics open to all members of the Vanderbilt and Meharry communities who have methodologic questions about their research projects or about published articles. Student attendees should select the appropriate clinic day according to the topic, email to reserve a date and time, and bring their mentor to the clinic.
Clinical Research Center Workshops
Basic instruction and practical advice on commonly encountered clinical research topics. Weekly sessions are typically demonstration-oriented and provide an informal setting to learn new skills.
Events, funding, grant reviews, and other resources specific to Vanderbilt researchers.
- Library locations | library hours
- Online catalog, databases, and eJournals
- Research guides by subject
- Reserve a study room | Quiet study areas in libraries
- Scholarly Communications Workshops
- Technology:
- Training – in-person one-on-one and group training on a number of specialized citation and data resources
- Tutorials – online tutorials for PubMed, EndNote, and other relevant research tools
Human Research Protection Program / IRB
Supports the work of the IRB and provides HRPP oversight.
A poster printing service available to students and researchers affiliated with the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
Research Support Services Bookshelf
A collection of books and reference materials available to all research staff, faculty, and students. Suggestions for new resources are welcomed.
Funding resources, resources for first-time investigators, grant-writing assistance and research related templates, along with a customized action plan that includes a necessary list of approvals for each funding application.
Meet individually with trained consultants to talk about your writing project or areas of concerns. Services are free and confidential for any member of Vanderbilt’s scholarly community.