Paid Research Opportunities
The following studies are recruiting participants and pay for your time. Read the descriptions and requirements. If you are interested, email the researcher asking to participate. The same information is posted on flyers on the Research Opportunities bulletin board on the second floor of Swift Hall, between rooms 202 and 203.
Opportunity List
- Social Options Study
- Social Observation Study
- Social Self Lab
- Problem Solving and Sleep
- Dynamics of Interpersonal Interactions
- Social Perception and Attitude Study
- Identity of Objects
- Dating Study
- Visual Adaptation, Selective Attention, and Shape Coding
- Interpersonal Economic Decision Making
- Attitudes about Topics in the News
- Systems of Mathematics
- Social Categorization and Interpersonal Interactions
- Reading Comprehension
- Social Cognition
- Investigation of Social and Emotional Perception
- Deception Study
- Visual Attention and Memory
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Language and Communication
- Cognition and Language
- Spatial Intelligence and Learning
NU's Social Perception and Communication Lab is looking for participants to examine information processing and social opinions.
Participation involves learning about topics that are recently in the news media and giving your general opinions. You'll be paid $8 for 30 minutes of your time.
If you're interested in participating, please follow the link below and answer a few questions to help us determine if you're eligible for this study.
http://kellogg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9Es042GVkg3VwP2
If you have any questions, please email us at nuspcl@gmail.com Thanks for your help!
IRB project number: STU00006032 / Principal Investigator: Jennifer Richeson
The Social Self Lab at Northwestern University is looking for participants for a research study on how people process information about other people, animals, and issues. Participation involves completing multiple tasks on the computer including: (1) categorizing people, animals, and objects, (2) watching videos of people and trying to guess what emotions they are experiencing, and (3) answering several questions about yourself and your opinions on several social issues.
In order to participate, (a) you must be at least 18 years old and (b) you must have lived in the US for at least 5 years. The study takes place in a laboratory at Swift Hall Room 411. The study takes one hour and you will be paid $8 for your participation.
If you're interested in taking part in the study, please email Elaine at nuselflab@gmail.com for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Principal Investigator: Wendi Gardner, IRB #STU00043404
Would you like to participate in paid Psychology research?
NU's Social Self Lab is looking for members of fraternities and sororities to participate in a 15-minute experiment on college experiences. Participation involves completing survey questions and tasks on the computer. You'll be paid $5 for 15 minutes of your time.
If you're interested in taking part in the study, please answer a few questions: http://kellogg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9vjRB9qTkeQXaTO. If you have any questions, please email Priya at nuselflab@gmail.com (Principal Investigator: Wendi Gardner, IRB #STU00042493)
The Beeman laboratory is seeking individuals 18 years or older to participate in a research study. Each participant must be a right handed, native English speaker. The purpose of the study is to investigate problem solving and sleep. The study occurs for 1 hour on Day 1 and up to 2 hours on Day 2. Participants will earn up to $24 for the study.
Testing will occur May-July 2011.
Email mbpsychexpt@gmail.com for scheduling information.
IRB project number: STU00023174 Principal Investigator: Mark Beeman
Dynamics of Interpersonal Interactions
The Social Perception and Communication lab is looking for people, 18 or older, to participate in a research study about interpersonal interactions. Participation involves answering some questions about your attitudes and beliefs and then completing a couple tasks on the computer. You may also be asked to interact with a partner. Participants will earn $8 for their participation.
Contact: Please contact the study coordinator at nuspcl@gmail.com for more information or to schedule an appointment. Thank you.
IRB project number: STU00000446 / Principal Investigator: Jennifer Richeson
Posted March 21, 2011
The Social Cognition lab at Northwestern University is looking for NU students to participate in a new online survey examining people’s attitudes and perceptions of others. The study involves reading a journal article, reading descriptions of people and answering questions about them.
They survey will take around 15 minutes to complete. In appreciation of your choice to participate in this project, you will be entered into a raffle of $50 Amazon.com gift card. The chances of winning are 1/50. The raffle will be held on April 1, 2011. (please take it before end of March). The winner will be sent the gift card by email All the responses will be anonymous and kept confidential. Your email and any identification materials will be kept separate from your data. You must be at least 18 years of age and a student at Northwestern. One entry per person.
You can complete the survey by clicking here: http://nwpsych.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4YZP6sahLtjtqTO
Contact: Email the study coordinator at nusocialcognitionlab@gmail.com for more information or questions.
IRB project number: STU00035492 / Principal Investigator: Galen Bodenhausen
The Identity of Objects
Posted December 15, 2009
The laboratory of Dr. Rips is looking for individuals 18 or older to participate in a research study. The purpose of the study is to investigate how people track the identity of objects as they change over time. The study is approximately 50 minutes long and participants will receive $8.
Contact: Please see [here] to see available times, and email ripslab@gmail.com to request a particular time. Contact ripslab@gmail.com if you have questions about scheduling.
IRB project number: STU00004043 / Principal Investigator: Lance Rips
Dating Study
Posted November 4, 2009
The Northwestern Relationships Laboratory is recruiting romantically-involved couples to participate in a study about dynamics in close relationships. The study involves recalling past relationship experiences and filling out surveys about current relationship experiences. In order to participate, (a) you must be involved in a romantic relationship of at least one month in duration, (b) you and your partner must be at least 18 years old, and (c) you and your partner must both be willing and able to participate. The study takes place in a Swift Hall laboratory, takes 20 minutes, and both partners of participating couples will be paid $8 for their participation ($16/couple).
Please Email northwesterndatingstudy@gmail.com for more information or to schedule an appointment.
IRB project number: STU00018875 / Principal Investigator: Eli Finkel
Visual Adaptation, Selective Attention, and Shape Coding
Posted August 13, 2009
The laboratories of Dr. Satoru Suzuki and Dr. Marcia Grabowecky are currently seeking healthy adults, 18 years or older, to participate in research on perception. Participants are compensated $10/hour for volunteering. Once you contact the laboratory, you will be informed of studies in progress and their specific requirements (for example, handedness, age range, gender) and procedures. Typically, studies involve responding to images or sounds presented by a computer and last from 1-2 hours. Some studies also require responding to personality or mood questionnaires, or having physiological responses recorded (for example, brain waves or eye movements). The details of the particular study will be provided when you contact the laboratory. If you are interested in volunteering and you qualify to participate in any ongoing studies, an appointment will be scheduled. Note: no transportation or parking costs will be covered.
Contact: If you are interested in participating, please contact the laboratory by telephone (847) 467-6539, or email for more information: perception.nu@gmail.com
IRB project number: STU00013229 / Principal Investigator: Satoru Suzuki
Interpersonal Economic Decision Making
Posted May 12, 2009
The Social Perception and Communication Lab is looking for people, 18 or older, to participate in a research study. Participation involves playing a short economic game and responding to questions in a Swift Hall psychology lab. Receive $8 compensation for participating in a 30-minute psychology study about how people decide to make interpersonal economic choices.
Contact: Please contact the study coordinator at krotella2013@gmail.com for more information or to schedule an appointment.
IRB project number: STU00007400 / Principal Investigator: Jennifer Richeson
Attitudes about Topics in the News
Posted April 27, 2009
The Social Perception and Communication Lab is looking for individuals, 18 or older, to participate in a research study. Participation involves reading articles and responding to questions in a Swift Hall psychology lab. Receive $8 compensation for participating in a 30-minute psychology study about views of different groups.
Contact: Please contact the study coordinator at nuspcl@gmail.com for more information or to schedule an appointment. Thanks!
IRB project number: STU00006032 / Principal Investigator: Jennifer Richeson
Systems of Mathematics
Posted March 17, 2009
Researchers in the Psychology Department at Northwestern University are recruiting men and women (18 years or older) to participate in a study on the way people learn new systems of mathematics. You will read mathematical information and will then answer questions about this information. Participants will earn $8 for their participation.
Contact: Please Email Kimberly at k-au@northwestern.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.
IRB project number: 0416-005 / Principal Investigator: Lance Rips
Social Categorization and Interpersonal Interactions
Posted February 17, 2009
Researchers at Northwestern University are looking for NU students to participate in a 90-minute research study on social categorization and interpersonal interactions. Participants will earn $20 for their participation. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and an undergraduate student at Northwestern.
Contact: Email Dessie at odessaluna2007@u.northwestern.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.
IRB project number: STU00008571 / Principal Investigator: Eli Finkel
Reading Comprehension
Posted February 17, 2009
Northwestern University researchers are running a 30-minute reading comprehension study. They are recruiting English speaking individuals who are at least 18 years of age. Participants will earn $8 for their participation.
Contact: Please contact David at d-miele@northwestern.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.
IRB project number: STU00003194 / Principal Investigator: Daniel Molden
Social Cognition
Posted January, 27 2009
The Social Cognition lab at Northwestern University is looking for NU students to participate in a half-hour research study on contextual influences on social categorization, memory, and judgment. Participants will earn $7 for their participation. You must be at least 18 years of age and an undergraduate student at Northwestern.
Contact: Email Andy at a-todd@northwestern.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.
IRB project number: STU00001259 / Principal Investigator: Galen Bodenhausen
Investigations of Social and Emotional Perception
Posted July 30, 2008
Using brain imaging, Northwestern University researchers are seeking to further understand how the mind and brain process other people's thoughts, identities, and feelings. For this study, they are currently recruiting adults (18 years or older), who are Japanese Americans. The session will last approximately 1 hour and participants will be paid at an hourly rate.
Contact: Please contact the Social and Cultural Neuroscience Lab at nufmri@gmail.com for more information or to schedule an appointment.
IRB project number: STU00000204 / Principal Investigator: Joan Chiao
Deception Study
Posted July 3, 2008
The Northwestern Deception Lab is looking for participants for a series of brain wave deception studies. Participants will complete a task while brain activity is recorded through EEG. Participation lasts either 60 or 90 minutes and payment is $10/hour. Participants must be at least 18 years of age, have no history of head injury or epilepsy, and have not used Retin-A Micro or similar prescription acne medications in the past six months. You must have normal or corrected to normal vision with glasses.
Contact: For more information, please email deceptionstudy@gmail.com
IRB Project number 0427-002 / Principal Investigator: J.P. Rosenfeld
Visual Attention and Memory
Posted June 27, 2008
The Northwestern University Visual Cognition Lab is conducting experiments on visual attention and memory. Participants perform various visual attention & memory tasks on a computer, and occasionally fill our questionnaires. Participants are paid $10/hour. You must have normal or corrected to normal vision, and be at least 18 years of age.
Contact: For more information, please email northwestern.visionlab@gmail.com
IRB Project number 2208-001/ Principal Investigator: Steve Franconeri
Cognitive Neuroscience
Posted December 14, 2007
The Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Northwestern University is currently recruiting adult participants (18 or older) for brain wave experiments. The entire experiment typically lasts 2-3 hours, and participants are compensated at a rate of $10/hour.
Contact: For more information, or to apply to participate in this study, please call (847) 491-7725 or send an email to s-florczak@northwestern.edu.
IRB project number: 0610-001 / Principal Investigator: Ken Paller
Language and Communication
Posted December 13, 2007
Cognition and Language
Posted November 7, 2007
Northwestern University researchers in the Cognition and Language Lab are currently conducting research on the effects of analogy and similarity on learning. They are currently recruiting adults (18 or older), especially undergraduates, for participants in these studies on cognition. Participants will be compensated at a rate of $10 per hour.
Contact: To sign up or to receive more information, please call 847-467-1360 or email coglangexp@gmail.com.
IRB project number: STU00002279 / Principal Investigator: Dedre Gentner
Spatial Intelligence and Learning
Posted November 7, 2007
The Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center at Northwestern University is currently recruiting adults (18 or older) to participate in research concerning the effects of language and thought on spatial cognition. Our studies explore patterns of understanding and how they are affected by language. Participants will be compensated at a rate of $10 per hour.
Contact: To sign up or to receive more information, please call 847-467-1360, email coglangexp@gmail.com, or visit spatiallearning.org.
IRB project number: STU00000176 / Principal Investigators: Dedre Gentner & David Uttal
