10% of the fellow’s time can be devoted to the development and implementation of an empirically-based research project. The goals of the research project are to develop critical thinking skills, present the research at a conference, and/or submit a paper for publication. 

The fellow can elect to conduct an independent research project, or the fellow could join a pre-existing research project. 

The forensic service at ECRH maintains an extensive archival database, which can be utilized for research projects. All research must be approved by the Institutional Review Board.