Participate in our Research: Northeastern Students

Looking to participate in research? We’re currently recruiting Northeastern students for a variety of studies—check out the list below to see what’s currently enrolling. If you’re open to participating but don’t have a specific study in mind, feel free to fill out our general interest form and we’ll contact you when a possible match comes up!

Perceptual Learning: A Vision Training Study (In-Person)

This vision study aims to learn more about our perceptual systems and their plasticity. Sessions are conducted at Northeastern University’s Boston campus, and consist of 6-26 sessions over 5-8 weeks with compensation ranging from $95 – $395 based on number and length of sessions.

You may be eligible if you…

  • Are ages 18-30
  • Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses or contacts)
  • Have no reported incidence of retinal pathology or neurological disease

Fill out our interest form, and we will be in touch.

Effectiveness of Cognitive Training in Older and Younger Adults (Hybrid)

This study aims to learn more about the effectiveness of cognitive training. Participation lasts 4-8 weeks, and while some sessions will require you to come in-lab at Northeastern’s Boston Campus, a majority will be completed by yourself at home. Compensation is provided for this study.

You may be eligible if you have…

  • Normal or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses or contacts)
  • No known neurological impairments

Fill out our interest form, and we will be in touch.

Auditory Training Study (Online) 

As people age, hearing speech in a noisy environment can become increasingly difficult, causing frustration and impacting quality of life. The Auditory Training Study aims to learn more about how we can use auditory training to help people better understand speech in noisy environments. Compensation is provided for this study.

You may be eligible if you…

  • Are 18-30 years old OR 60-85 years old
  • Have no self-reported auditory difficulties
  • Have normal or near-normal hearing sensitivity
  • Have no more than typical hearing loss for your age
  • Are fluent in English or Spanish 

Fill out our interest form, and we will be in touch.