I just put things I want for research in my bank, that way I see either the chest logo or the bag one.
But have to say using a bit of brain every now and then does us no harm either.
I just put my excess research items on an alt account. I use the account as a holder of sorts. I don't really play the character. After I'm done researching items on my main, I'll have my holder put some research items in the bank for my main character to continue research.