| Cover | Feb. 08, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 8, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 1-39256 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Research Solutions, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001386301 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 11-3797644 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| City Area Code | 310 |
| Local Phone Number | 477-0354 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | RSSS |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
