In August, 2006, we launched a pilot initiative to study the process surrounding developing and sharing research informatics resources across academic institutions (Figure 4). The REDCap consortium now consists of 27 partners (26 domestic, 1 international) collaborating on new development and providing support for REDCap operations. Using this consortium approach, we have successfully added new REDCap modules, created documentation and support processes for adopting centers, added language abstraction (English, Spanish and Japanese versions currently available) and also regularly define and refine near- and long-term plans for improvement and added functionality. We provide software and support at no charge to institutions, but ask for contributions to the overall project through member participation in weekly all-hands meetings and other initiatives. We are encouraged by progress to date and encourage partnership with other academic institutions who would like to join the project. Information concerning joining the consortium may be found at the consortium public website (http://www.project-redcap.org).
