Singapore’s open channel where we connect you with research studies. Some research will earn you rewards, some will be eternally grateful for your help. Are you recruiting people for your research? Get in touch https://bit.ly/SGResearchRequest
Understanding toy preferences and buying choices among young parents
by NTU
Description: Understanding parents/guardians’ toy preferences and purchase decisions for a social campaign about sustainability in toys.
Duration: 20 minutes, Online survey
Requirements:
1. Above 21 years old
2. Currently expecting a child AND/OR are parents/guardians of children aged 0 to 4 years
Reward: 10 participants will be selected to win $20, transferred via PayNow
Participate: https://ntusingapore.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cAUmp8pcVky6Q3s
#Open till 20 Dec 2023
[IRB Approved]
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Singapore population health studies - Multi-ethnic cohort phase 3 (MEC3)
by EA Research & Consulting Pte Ltd
Description: Volunteers wanted for a study conducted by NUS, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health’s Singapore Population Health Studies group
Duration: 6 hours, In-person study visit
Requirements: Aged 21 or older;
Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
Belong to Chinese, Malay or Indian ethnic group
Reward: $65 reimbursement upon completion of interview and study site visit
Participate: Register via https://earesearchconsulting.simplybook.asia/v2/
or
Whatsapp 98261809
#Open till 01 Feb 2025
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fMRI Brain Scan: Examining the Cognitive and Affective Effects of Messages
by NTU
Description: You will watch short videos for 1 hour while undergoing an fMRI scan at NTU CoNiC (636921). Data collection: Tuesdays/Fridays 9am-6pm
Duration: 1.5 hours, In-person experiment
Requirements:
- SG citizen
- 30-45 years old
- Can see, hear and understand English-language videos
Exclusion:
- Braces/tattoos/implants
- Pregnant
- Claustrophobic
- Sensitive to loud machine sounds
Reward: $80 in FairPrice vouchers immediately after end of fMRI scan
Participate: bit.ly/42H7pHM
#Open till 31 Jan 2024
[IRB Approved]
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Our Place in The World
by Verian (Formerly Kantar Public)
Description: Survey for overseas Singaporeans on what citizenship means to them, and how the evolving global challenges will affect SG as a global city-state
Duration: 25 minutes, Online survey
Requirements:
• Lived outside SG for at least 6 months & have yet to return permanently to SG
• SG citizen or has converted to SG citizenship
• 15 years & above
Reward: Complete the survey & get a limited-edition $10 EZ link card (see image).
Refer friends for more rewards:
1.
Refer friends living overseas, have them complete the survey at http://bit.ly/overseassingaporean, & opt for token delivery to their overseas address and email.
2. Register your details and your friend's email at http://www.bit.ly/referoverseas after they complete the survey.
3. Earn a $10 incentive for each successful referral.
Participate:
Survey link: http://bit.ly/overseassingaporean
Referral: http://www.bit.ly/referoverseas
#Open till 30 Nov 2023
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Polyphasic sleep study
by NUS
Description: Our study aims to investigate the effects of polyphasic sleep schedules on neurobehavioural functions, sleep and snack consumption.
Duration: A ~29-hr stay at our sleep lab in NUS, with a 1-hr pre-lab visit 3 days before., In-person experiment , In-person experiment
Requirements:
• 21 - 35 years old
(*For NUS students: 18 - 35 years old)
• Healthy (no sleep, physical, or mental disorders) • BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
Reward: Monetary reimbursement ($75) will be provided upon successful participation, with up to $5 additional based on your choices in a task.
Participate: If you are interested in take part, please fill in the screening questionnaire: https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_246rXPr1Oq5n2Rg
#Open till 31 Jan 2024
[IRB Approved]
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ECDA Preschool Search Research Study
by Government Technology Agency/ Government Digital Services
Description: The LifeSG UX team is looking for parents or young couples in Singapore to participate in a usability study for a new preschool search feature.
Duration: 60 minutes, In-person usability test
Requirements: Parents or young couples in Singapore who have plans to start a family aged 22 and above.
Reward: $50 NTUC voucher
Participate: https://go.gov.sg/preschoolresearch-signup
#Open till 22 Dec 2023
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Analyzing the usability comments on the 2023 graduation show website
by Nanyang Polytechnic
Description: Gathering feedback from the 2023 graduation show website will be utilized making the upcoming 2024 graduation show website superior.
Duration: 10 to 20 mins, Online Discussion Board state comments
Requirements: NA
Reward: No reward stated
Participate: https://tinyurl.com/figma-2023gradshowcomments
#Open till 26 Nov 2023
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Singaporean children's understanding aboutwhat they can or cannot do in social contexts .
by NIE
Description: The purpose of this research is to examine children’s understandings of choices and beliefs, and how these understandings develop with age.
Duration: 1-3 Zoom sessions with your child (30-60 minutes each), Online interview
Requirements: Child between 4-11 years old
Reward: Participants will be reimbursed S$10 for each session and online survey (for a total of up to S$30-50 )
Participate: https://ntusingapore.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmVqWCr5gVXM7mS
#Open till 20 Dec 2023
[IRB Approved]
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What's Your Story?
by NTU
Description: We aim to understand the story of Singapore and the life stories of people living in it. We are currently recruiting immigrants from Malaysia or China
Duration: 2 hours, Online OR In-person interview
Requirements:
- Born in Malaysia or China
- Presently residing in Singapore
- Comfortable speaking in English
- Have resided in Singapore for 3 to 9 years
- Aged 25-49
Reward: 50 SGD for completion of interview (PayNow/PayLah)
Participate: tinyurl.com/im-story-1b
#Open till 01 Jan 2024
[IRB Approved]
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Studying motion sickness in VR
by University or Auckland
Description: Join our VR motion sickness study: 2x 15-min gaming sessions in Meta Horizon World, with a break and questionnaire feedback.
Duration: 1 hour, In-person user study
Requirements: Age between 18 and 50.
Reward: 20SGD fair price voucher
Participate: meta-user-study.youcanbook.me
#Open till 30 Nov 2023
[IRB Approved]
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HOPE CVD Virtual Study – Healthy Living with Online Support and Education
by NUS
Description: Join our research study to learn how you can lower your risk of heart disease with health information and digital tools!
Duration: 7 months, 2 In-person Visits (1 hour each) and Online (email & online questionnaires) survey
Requirements: Healthy volunteers - Singaporeans or PRs aged 30-60 years, who own a smartphone and able to read and speak English
Reward: Up to $70 transport reimbursement (PayNow or Cash) & Up to 2 FREE basic health screenings
Participate: https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Cf5lhjD7B5XwMe?Q_CHL=qr
#Open till 31 Dec 2024
[IRB Approved]
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Evaluating the relationship between food intake, quality, intuitive eating habits and gut microbiome
by Singapore Institute of Technology
Description: To investigate the association between typical diet and one's gut microbiome.
Duration: 30 to 45 min, In-person survey + interview + sample collection
Requirements: Age 18 to 39, Indian/ Malay/ Eurasian/ Others (Chinese participant recruitment complete), Singaporean, eating and drinking as normal, no history of cancer, gastrointestinal disease and chronic illnesses
Reward: $40 e-voucher
Participate: Scan the QR or send an email to the included email address
#Open till 31 Dec 2024
[IRB Approved]
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Prebiotic Intervention Study on Microbiome in Adults (PRISMA)
by A*STAR SICS
Description: Seeking healthy volunteers with gastrointestinal symptoms for prebiotics study to improve gut health
Duration: 4 weeks, In-person partially decentralised intervention
Requirements: Healthy volunteers aged 40-55 with gastrointestinal symptoms. Must be fluent in English and own a device with internet access.
Reward: $300
Participate: https://form.gov.sg/6305d4bb0405b700126bb5bc
#Open till 29 Feb 2024
[IRB Approved]
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Exhibition survey
by National Gallery Singapore
Description: The National Gallery is conducting research on visitor preferences. Please help us complete a 20-min online survey.
Duration: 20 mins, Online Survey
Requirements: You qualify if you: (i) are at least 18 years old, and (ii) have stayed in Singapore for at least 2 years.
(You do not need to have visited the National Gallery before.)
Reward: $10 Grab Voucher
Participate: Survey link: tinyurl.com/GalleryExhibition2024
#Open till 08 Dec 2023
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Understanding Business Payments in Singapore
by Spenmo (Digital Services Five)
Description: Seeking working business professionals in Singapore for a study on managing department/company finances.
Duration: About 45 minutes, Online interview
Requirements:
-You are employed/working in a business operating in Singapore.
-You are at least 21 years old
Reward: $40 Grab for qualified responses after conclusion of study
Participate: https://forms.gle/pkFnUiovcpfPVNja8
#Open till 08 Dec 2023
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Face and Voice Research
by NUS
Description: Face and voice research for building a database
Duration: 1 hour, In-person interview
Requirements: Monoracial Chinese, Indian or Malay; 21 years and above
Reward: $10
Participate: https://form.everestwebdeals.co/?form=c2ada372d6e4acdf5762b578616f36c8
#Open till 29 Feb 2024
[IRB Approved]
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Effect of caregiving on infant learning
by NTU
Description: Investigating how infant's social interactions with parents and other caregivers (grandparents or teachers) affect their learning and development
Duration: Two 2-hour sessions for infant and parent as well as one additional 2-hour session if the grandmother or teacher is interested in joining the study, In-person eeg measurements, developmental assessments, and observations
Requirements: Looking to recruit infants along with their mother and grandmother/teacher. Infants: 8-12 months old, partly taken care of by grandmother OR attends infant care, and caregivers are primarily English-speaking.
Reward: 150SGD gift voucher
Participate: https://tinyurl.com/infantcarestudy
#Open till 27 Feb 2023
[IRB Approved]
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Evaluate the relationship between food intake, quality, intuitive eating habits and guy microbiome
by Singapore Institute of Technology
Description: To investigate how intuitive eating habits and diet relate to gut health.
Duration: 45 min to 1h, In-person survey + interview + stool sample collection
Requirements: Age 18 to 39, Malay, Indian, Caucasion or Other ethnicities (Chinese participants recruitment complete), Eating and drinking as per normal, No history of cancer, gastrointestinal diseases and chronic illnesses
Reward: $40 e-voucher
Participate: Send an email to the address stated OR scan the QR code
#Open till 31 Dec 2024
[IRB Approved]
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The role of young Singaporeans in politics and the possible changes within an authoritative capitalist regime
by NTU
Description: Explore the political scene in Singapore and how politically empowered Singaporeans are in this generation, as well as reasons for their empowerment.
Duration: 15 minutes, Online survey
Requirements: Participants to be between 21-30 years old.
Participants to be Singaporean
Reward: No reward stated
Participate: https://forms.gle/xHmpmN8f11Fyfj8i7
#Open till 31 Dec 2023
[IRB Approved]
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Singapore population health studies - Multi-ethnic cohort phase 3 (MEC3)
by EA Research & Consulting Pte Ltd
Description: Volunteers wanted for a study conducted by NUS, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health’s Singapore Population Health Studies group
Duration: 6 Hours, In-person study visit
Requirements: Aged 21 or older;
Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
Belong to Chinese, Malay or Indian ethnic group
Reward: $65 reimbursement upon completion of session 2
Participate: Register via https://earesearchconsulting.simplybook.asia/v2/
or
Whatsapp 98261809
#Open till 01 Feb 2025
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Effects of dark chocolate supplementation on performance in running-based anaerobic sprint test and other physiological measures
by NTU-NIE
Description: Participants will undergo DEXA scan (accurate and safe measure of body composition, worth $380+)
Test will be carried out at NIE in the morning
Duration: 2 visits, 3-4 hours in total, In-person sprint protocol
Requirements: Participants between 21-35 years old who exercise 3 times a week (150 mins of moderate intensity exercise or 75 mins of vigorous exercise intensity). Participants should not be on any medication and have no history of musculoskeletal injuries.
Reward: 10 dollar NTUC voucher
Participate: Tele DM @rachaelongg
#Open till 28 Nov 2023
[IRB Approved]
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Postbiotic Intervention for Acute Stress management (PIAS)
by Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS), A*STAR
Description: Investigating the potential effects of a postbiotic in the colon on the local Enteric Nervous System to reduce stress, enhance mood and promote sleep.
Duration: 9 days, Hybrid, online & in-person interventional
Requirements: healthy males, 21-30 years old (inclusive) in Singapore.
If you take certain medications or supplements, have allergies to components used in the study product, or suffer from certain medical conditions now or in a period before the study, you may not be able to participate in the study.
Reward: Reimbursements for time and effort (not reward). Upon full completion, $325.
Participate: https://rebrand.ly/PIAS-Register
#Open till 14 Jun 2024
[IRB Approved]
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Early Stress, Coping and Resilience (ESCaR)
by ASTAR SICS
Description: This study aims to understand the psychological effect of childhood stress on the brain and the influence on one's ability to cope with stress.
Duration: 3-4 hours in total, spread across 2-3 days, Hybrid survey, mri, cognitive tasks, biosample collection
Requirements: 14-25 years old
Reward: $120-$220
Participate: https://redcap.link/6ej9ha8c
#Open till 31 Dec 2024
[IRB Approved]
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MRI Space Mission
by NTU
Description: Children will undergo a space-themed MRI brain imaging session and complete language tasks.
Duration: Session 1: 2 hrs/ Session 2: 3 hrs, In-person mri and behavioral
Requirements: 8-9yrs Chinese-English bilinguals
Reward: $150
Participate: https://bit.ly/joinusatcosmic?fbclid=IwAR2EXwOjDiIX-vNwOrx7CSdUohhlOs5b_NZIwvaDYFXtlBt6SVg7Qogu3pI
#Open till 28 Feb 2024
[IRB Approved]
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Research on Visual Perception
by NUS
Description: This study aims to understand how the brain processes information about faces.
Duration: 1 hour, In-person computer-based study
Requirements: (1) Normal or corrected-to-normal vision (if you usually wear glasses or contact lenses, please wear them for this session)
(2) At least 21 years old for non-NUS students, or NUS students aged 18 years old and above
Reward: Participants will be reimbursed $10 in cash at the end of the session for their time.
Participate: This study is being conducted by the Social Vision Lab at NUS (PI: Assist. Prof. Colin Palmer, Department of Psychology, NUS). Please write to socialvisionlabnus@gmail.com to schedule a timeslot if you'd be interested to participate, or if you have any queries regarding the study. Thank you!
#Open till 29 Feb 2024
[IRB Approved]
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Textile Bins in Singapore
by Nanyang Polytechnic
Description: To better understand recycling habits and gather opinions on textile recycling services available to us so as to encourage usage of the textile bins.
Duration: 5 mins, Online survey
Requirements: NA
Reward: No reward stated
Participate: https://forms.gle/wS4KD4s4SbDfWJQS6
#Open till 27 Nov 2023
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Comparison of Efficacy Between Two Myopia Control Lenses
by Essilor R&D Centre Singapore
Description: We are comparing the effectiveness of two myopia control spectacle lens in slowing myopia progression in children between ages 6 to 10 years old.
Duration: 7 visits over 1 year, In-person clinical trial
Requirements: 6 - 10 years old with myopia of -0.50 to -4.75, no history of myopia control contact lenses/eye drops usage
Reward: $40 NTUC voucher per visit, complimentary eyeglasses
Participate: https://research.essilor.com/#/wfl356
#Open till 29 Feb 2024
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Delving into the World of Food Hopping
by NYP
Description: Delve into food hopping trends with your insights. Help us tailor experiences and boost business growth.
Duration: 10mins, Online survey
Requirements: Age: 18 years or older
Interest in Food Hopping: Expresses a genuine interest in exploring new cuisines, discovering hidden culinary gems, and connecting with fellow food enthusiasts
Reward: Researcher's heartfelt gratitude
Participate: https://survey.sogolytics.com/r/bCGGN2
#Open till 17 Dec 2023
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NEA Energy Efficiency Fund Study
by Beacon Consulting
Description: This grant supports manufacturing companies, including SMEs to improve energy efficiency by adopting energy-efficient technologies.
Duration: 5 minutes, Telephone survey
Requirements: Managers or higher (e.g. general manager, sustainability manager, facility manager) in manufacturing companies with an annual group sales turnover not exceeding S$500 million
Reward: No reward stated
Participate: WhatsApp 91290865 with your name, phone number and company name for a telephone survey appointment
#Open till 27 Nov 2023
[IRB Approved]
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Perception on EZ-Link Card and Lifestyle
by EA Research & Consulting Pte Ltd
Description: We are conducting a paid focus group discussion to understand more about your perception towards EZ-Link card usage and Lifestyle
Duration: 90 mins, In-person focus group
Requirements:
- Any one parent and the child must attend the FGD to qualify
- Child should be studying either in Sec 4, Junior College, ITE, Polytechnic
- Users of EZLink/SimplyGo or did not use before
Reward: $100 Cash Incentive each (parent and child)
Participate: WhatsApp @97370422 to put forth your interest and for us to arrange with you.
#Open till 30 Nov 2023
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