Can I create my own REDCap project?
No. REDCap access does not automatically include permission to create new projects. New projects should be requested through the Project Request Form.
Frequently asked questions
REDCap FAQs
Common questions about REDCap access, project requests, governance, costs, and support.
Can I use REDCap for surveys?
Yes. REDCap can be used for online surveys, questionnaires, consent forms, feedback forms, and structured data collection.
Can I use REDCap for a database?
Yes. REDCap can support structured databases, registries, records, and staff-entered data collection workflows.
Can external collaborators access REDCap?
External access may be possible, but it requires review of project ownership, user access, governance, and data sharing arrangements.
Will there be a cost?
Some projects may be free. Funded, non-LIRCH departmental, complex, external, or managed-build projects may require service cost recovery.
Can I collect live data in test REDCap?
No. Test REDCap should be used for testing, training, and development only. Live data should be collected only in approved production projects.