Research Resources

The Ohio State University is a large matrixed organization with many resources to help. However, some of these things can be hard to find. Below are some of the most common resources to help you with your clinical and/or research needs.


The College of Medicine Office of Research provides extensive support and resources for our biomedical research community by focusing our efforts on essential pre- and post-award activities and connecting researchers with sponsors. Our shared core labs allow scientists to move quickly once funding is in place, with well-established facilities, equipment and resources ready for engagement.

Ohio State’s research and creative inquiry community is creating new knowledge, solving critical societal challenges, and driving the prosperity of Ohio, the nation, and the world. Named among the nation and the world’s most innovative universities, Ohio State is a leader in research impact and is nationally ranked in research and development expenditures.

The Ohio State University Office of Research supports the development, submission, management and integrity of Ohio State research and provides strategic direction and a unified voice for Ohio State’s research interests locally, nationally and internationally.


Additional Resources

The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)

The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute is a collaboration among The Ohio State University , The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center  and Nationwide Children’s Hospital  dedicated to turning the scientific discoveries of today into life-changing disease prevention strategies and the health diagnostics and treatments of tomorrow.

Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK)

The Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creative expression, further develop our research community including faculty, staff and students, and grow the innovation ecosystem to address societal challenges and improve communities locally and globally.

Foundation Relations

The Foundation Relations team at Ohio State University fosters connections and facilitates the development of mutually beneficial partnerships between private foundations and the university community. The Office of Foundation Relations is a central resource unit within Ohio State Advancement that works closely with unit and centrally based colleagues supporting grant seeking from across the university’s research enterprise. Their office support supports all academic units, regional campuses and the medical center. 

Scarlet and Grants

This platform provides access to over 800 funding opportunities targeting various academic disciplines and faculty career stages. Log in required with name.#.

Laboratory Manager Mentoring

The Laboratory Manager Mentoring program helps connect new lab managers with experts in the field who have experience in overseeing laboratory operations and safety management. The program matches prospective lab manager mentees with lab manager mentors who may work in the same department or building or who may have similar lab environments or research interests.

College of Medicine Center for Bioethics

Housed within the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine, the Center for Bioethics stands as a forum for collaborative research, education, and clinical consultation involving multiple interprofessional disciplines and perspectives to give consideration to theoretical ethics, empirical ethics, professionalism, humanities, spirituality, religion, law, and public policy. The Center mobilizes the necessary conversation and executes initiatives to better accomplish the OSU Wexner Medical Center’s mission “to improve people’s lives through innovation in research, education, and patient care.”

The Office of Curriculum and Scholarship (OCS)

The College of Medicine Office of Curriculum and Scholarship (OCS) collaborates with faculty to investigate educational topics by designing studies, analyzing data, and disseminating results to the academic community.

The STEAM Factory

The STEAM Factory hosts a variety of programs that aim to facilitate collaboration between STEAM members and connect research with the greater Columbus community. These programs contribute to the scholarship of research, teaching, and outreach for its members.