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
Behavoural and Neural Mechanisms of Emotional and Cognitive Processing in Adolescents
by NTU
Description: This study aims to investigate the characteristics of emotional development in adolescents
Duration: 4 to 5 hours in total, Online and in-person survey and mri
Requirements: See in poster
Compensation: Up to $150
Participate: https://qualtricsxmmz5p4tj39.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_23Kqa0nRXo2SOp0
#Open till 31 Aug 2025
[IRB Approved]
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Understanding Youth Financial Literacy
by OGP Community Hackathon
Description: Our team wants to gain a better understanding of the needs of youths in regards to their financial confidence and literacy.
Duration: 2-3mins, Online survey
Requirements: Youths 18-30. Pioritize recent graduates or those in early career (1-5yrs). Youths who have made financial decisions (i.e. signed contracts that involves financial payments) (e.g. credit card, home loan, insurance, subscriptions)
Compensation: NA
Participate: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWngmYR45jHMM9Uad1gtHAnTqPIKQ8-WE4FaNN9Gb9E2E5JQ/viewform?usp=dialog
#Open till 30 Jun 2025
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My COVID-19 Story
by NTU
Description: This research aims to understand how COVID-19 affected your life, especially your work, as an individual living in Singapore during COVID-19.
Duration: 2 hours, online OR in-person interview, Online interview
Requirements:
• Singaporean citizen
• Aged 25 and above
• Employed full-time in Dec 2019 (based in Singapore) in healthcare, hospitality and tourism or other occupational sectors
• Lived in Singapore during 2020 to 2021
• Comfortable speaking in English
Compensation: 50 SGD for completion of interview (PayNow/PayLah)
Participate: tinyurl.com/mycovid19story
#Open till 31 Jul 2025
[IRB Approved]
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Baby Essentials Vending Machine Market Research Survey
by Murdoch University
Description: Help us understand what parents and caregivers truly need when caught without baby supplies while out.
Duration: 5 - 8 mins, Online survey
Requirements: Open to all
Compensation: Our eternal gratitude and maybe some good karma!
Participate: https://forms.gle/dNVYwYWCSSn47xKh9
#Open till 06 Jul 2025
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About Arts & Culture in Singapore
by LHL Market Research Support
Description: Looking for Singaporeans & PRs who have either Attended OR HAVE NOT Attended Arts & Culture activities Recently
Duration: 2 hours in-person focus group discussion, In-person focus group
Requirements: See Poster for more details
Compensation: $80 (Students) $100 (Adults) via PayNow after the session
Participate: https://forms.gle/PChJg6pe2buQuGjm8
#Open till 14 Jul 2025
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Exploring Perceptions of Value in Alternative Proteins and its Implications on Acceptance
by NTU
Description: Identify and assess the different types of cues that influence your decision making to choose protein products in food establishment settings.
Duration: 45min, In-person experiment
Requirements: 1. 21 years old and above
2. DO NOT have any food allergies (non-negotiable)
3. Willing to consume cooked food
4. Comfortable communicating in English
Compensation: $50 upon full completion (NTU PayNow)
Participate: bit.ly/ap-value
#Open till 30 Jun 2025
[IRB Approved]
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Study on ITE Application
by Ministry of Education
Description: We’re from MOE, and we are looking for students who are taking their Ns this year and interested to apply to ITE.
Duration: 60 mins, Online interview
Requirements:
- You are available for an hour for a virtual session to try out some screens and give us your feedback.
- You are able to log in to the session using a laptop or desktop with a web camera.
- You are comfortable to turn on your camera during the session.
Compensation: $20 voucher
Participate: https://go.gov.sg/iteapplication
#Open till 03 Jul 2025
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Market research for a cafe, vinyl store, co working space hybrid
by Murdoch University
Description: This survey study consumer behavior and preferences for a cafe, coworking space with vinyl record station for relaxation.
Duration: less than 10 mins, Online survey
Requirements: For anyone who has visited a cafe
Compensation: Our forever gratitude
Participate: https://bit.ly/3IbZnC5
#Open till 03 Jul 2025
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Wayfinding Experiment
by Singapore-ETH Centre
Description: This study seeks to understand how pedestrians navigate in urban environments using different types of navigational aids.
Duration: 1.5 - 2.5 hours, In-person survey
Requirements: - Age 21 and above
- Normal vision or vision correction (have contacts or within -6.0 to +6.0 diopters)
- Able to walk without assistance for 60 minutes
Compensation: $20 - $30 NTUC FairPrice voucher
Participate: https://forms.gle/mrL3ixXn5342yYxK9
#Open till 31 Jul 2025
[IRB Approved]
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Pickleball Colour-Rack Playtest
by Singapore Polytechnic
Description: Support a Singapore Poly UX project to help refine a simple matchmaking system for open pickleball games.
Duration: 1-2 hours, In-person playtest
Requirements:
* Looking for 16 players any skill level
* Age 18 or older (16–17 with guardian consent)
* Physically able to play light pickleball (walk, swing, \~60 min)
* Bring your own Paddle
* No current injury or doctor’s advice against exercise
Compensation: Free Pickleball game
Participate: https://reclub.co/m/XACJ04
#Open till 30 Jun 2025
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Focus Group Discussion with Sensory Evaluation on Various Food Products
by Singapore Polytechnic
Description: We are looking for China consumers that stays in Singapore for less than 10 years to join our focus group and taste some products
Duration: 3 hours, In-person focus group
Requirements: Requirements listed in poster
Compensation: $60 Capitaland E-Voucher
Participate: https://form.gov.sg/68428f4d3da243231cc55fcf
#Open till 26 Jun 2025
[IRB Approved]
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Modern Dating Dynamics
by SMU
Description: Dating norms are rapidly changing and new dating dynamics are emerging. We are conducting a survey to try and understand modern dating phenomena.
Duration: Under 1 hour, Online survey
Requirements:
-Male
-SMU undergraduate
-Has not previously completed this survey
Compensation: SGD$10
Participate: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsyJ4Ma8asY5GIr_RVpC2PaMKugDQFiTASxw3_d0Tf4CXo_A/viewform?usp=header
#Open till 30 Jun 2025
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Health Study
by AlwaysHired (On behalf of our client)
Description: Undergo health interview and some assessments on site Study / Survey takes less than 1 day (5-7+ hours only)
Duration: 5-7 hours , In-person survey
Requirements: - Malay/Indian only - Singaporean/PR only - Age 21-69 years old - Comfortable to go through assessment like blood test - Willing to spend 5-7 hours in NUS
Compensation: Up to $85 cash as token of appreciation
Participate: https://forms.office.com/r/rTpT4fmMsF
#Open till 31 Dec 2025
[IRB Approved]
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Perceptual Comfort Active Noise Control
by NTU
Description: This study is to evaluate the perceptual quality of different acoustic residual curve.
Duration: ~60 minutes, In-person survey
Requirements: 1) Only participate who did not participated in the study before from 28th May to 23th June will be contacted for the study.
2) 18-60 years old
3) Fluent in English
4) Normal hearing
Compensation: $20 NTUC FairPrice voucher at the end of the study
Participate: https://ntusingapore.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8v7fnJmK3BVjY22
#Open till 04 Jul 2025
[IRB Approved]
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Investigating people's attitudes and behavioral responses toward Project Wolbachia-Singapore
by NTU
Description: This study is conducted in person at Singapore Management University (SMU) or Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
Duration: 25 minutes, In-person survey
Requirements:
(a) Singaporean / Permanent Resident
(b) Above 21 years old; and
(c) Have not already taken part in this study
Compensation: SGD 20
Participate: https://tinyurl.com/5n8jct7a
#Open till 27 Jun 2025
[IRB Approved]
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Improving Singapore Public Hos…from Healthcare Professionals
by Northumbria University (partnered with KAPLAN)
Description: This survey explores how workplace factors impact operational efficiency in Singapore’s public hospitals.
Duration: < 6 mins, Online survey
Requirements:
Inclusion: Any public healthcare professionals including allied health professionals
If recently worked in public hospital within 5 years is acceptable.
Exclusion: No involvement with patient care at all.
Compensation: Appreciation from researcher! :>
Participate: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5WRR2J2
#Open till 14 Jul 2025
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The Prevalence StUdy and Regular Practice, Diagnosis and TreatMent, Among General Practitioners in Populations at Risk of COPD (PUMA) study
by NTU
Description: Helping to improve the ability to identify smokers with COPD so that they can be referred for appropriate testing and early treatment
Duration: Please refer to poster, In-person in-person study
Requirements: Current or ex-smoker.
Aged 40 years old and above.
Visited a GP at a Polyclinic or Private clinic within the past one year.
Compensation: $20 token of appreciation upon completion of study + spirometry test result
Participate: https://tinyurl.com/PUMAstudy
#Open till 23 Jul 2025
[IRB Approved]
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Singapore Hokkien Vocabulary and Tone System
by Hokkien Language Association of Penang, Malaysia
Description: To analyse the vocabulary and tone system of Singapore Hokkien.
Duration: 1-2 hours, In-person record natural conversations between 2 or 3 people
Requirements: Fluent or native speaker of Singapore Hokkien, preferably people born before 1980s.
Compensation: S$30 for a minimum of 30 min conversation between 2-3 people. Reward will be shared by the group. S$1 per additional minute if speak for longer.
Participate: https://bit.ly/Record-Hokkien
#Open till 31 Dec 2025
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Singapore Population Health Studies (MEC3)
by NUS
Description: Find out how well-being, health and spread of diseases in the population can be affected by socio- economic, environment, lifestyle, genetic factors.
Duration: 1 hour F2F interview, 4.5 hours for site visit
Requirements: Requirements in poster. Preferably current NUS students or English speaking participants who don’t mind having the interview at NUS or in Bedok/Pasir Ris. Exclusion: People who have participated in this study before.
Compensation: Up to $85 cash/ paynow in reimbursement and personal health report.
Participate: Contact recruiter's number shown in poster.
#Open till 31 Dec 2025
[IRB Approved]
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Study on Post-Secondary Application
by Ministry of Education
Description: We’re from the Ministry of Education (MOE), and we’d love your feedback on our prototype to apply for Post-Secondary pathways.
Duration: 60 mins, Online interview
Requirements: We are looking for participants who have taken their 'O's or 'N's a few times but are looking to apply to study again next year.
Compensation: $20 voucher
Participate: https://go.gov.sg/postsecapp
#Open till 02 Jul 2025
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Navigating co-parenting, parenting stress, and child development in a novel work from home environment: A mixed-methods naturalistic on-field investigation
by Singapore University of Social Sciences
Description: This study seeks to uncover the effects of child-rearing and co-parenting on mothers’ WFH performance and child developmental outcomes.
Duration: 1 hour online survey + 1.5h home exp session, Both the survey and home sessions are conducted in participants' homes, at their convenience. both online and in-person online survey and home experiment
Requirements: 1. Parents are to be Singaporean or PR
2. Mother working from home or have WFH experience
3. At least one biological child between 1-3 years old
4. Family living together
Compensation: $100 UNIQgift voucher
Participate: https://suss.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cMVdZcWYk4tEnoW
WhatsApp: 80170915
Email: wfhstudy@suss.edu.sg
#Open till 11 Jun 2026
[IRB Approved]
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Working Mothers' Attributions, Perceptions, and Parenting Behaviours
by James Cook University
Description: This study will examine how mothers perceive their child's behaviours and emotions, their familial responsibilities, and their workplace interactions.
Duration: 15 minutes, Online survey
Requirements: Full-time employed mothers with at least 1 child between the ages of 2 – 6 years old. Able to read and write English.
Compensation: No reward stated
Participate: https://jcu.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ID66pW2cJ3qiPA
#Open till 12 Jul 2025
[IRB Approved]
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Biomechanical Risk Factors in Knee Osteoarthritis
by NTU
Description: Evaluate differences in biomechanical measures, especially foot,
and plantar pressure among low and high knee osteoarthritis recreational runners
Duration: 2-3 hours for lab session + clinical study, In person and online clinical study
Requirements: Requirements:
• Male Chinese recreational runners or recreational runners who also participate in other impact loading sports (soccer, rugby, weightlifting etc.)
• Aged 21 to 65 years old
• Heel strike runners
• Run at least twice weekly, with a weekly distance of at least 20 km
Compensation: $40 voucher
Participate: https://forms.office.com/r/L8cNZN4vZY
#Open till 07 Nov 2025
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Establishing Heat Health History and Heritage: Practices and Beliefs among Singapore’s Military and Ethnic Chinese Citizenry
by NUS
Description: This project explores heat management practices and beliefs in Singapore's military and ethnic Chinese communities.
Duration: NA, Single-session interview, 2 hours, online/in-person interview
Requirements: See poster and link to survey
Compensation: 30$ voucher per participants.
Participate: https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5BdcOPHmN53wnX0
#Open till 15 Jul 2025
[IRB Approved]
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Perceptions of Coercive Control in Singapore
by Murdoch University
Description: Understanding how coercive control is recognised in our community is a key step towards reducing violence against women and children.
Duration: 15-20 minutes, Online survey
Requirements: Eligibility:
• Aged 18 or older
• Living in Singapore for 12+ months
• Able to understand English and complete an online questionnaire
Compensation: Participants stand a chance to win one of four SGD $100 vouchers
Participate: https://murdochuni.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8fclZnoUUg1tT1Q
#Open till 31 Jul 2025
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Exploratory Study on the Effectiveness of Myopia Control Lenses in Slowing Myopia Progression in Young Children
by EssilorLuxottica
Description: We are exploring the effectiveness of myopia control spectacle lens in slowing myopia progression in young children.
Duration: 6 visits over 12 months, In-person clinical trial
Requirements: 6 years old with myopia, not on any form of myopia control spectacles, contact lenses, eye drops
Compensation: $40 NTUC voucher per visit, complimentary spectacles
Participate: https://research.essilor.com/#/bybrl
#Open till 04 Jul 2025
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Chinese Language Learning app user experience testing
by NUS
Description: The NUS Sound and Music Computing Lab is seeking participants to test the efficacy of a new Mandarin Chinese learning app.
Duration: Up to 75 minutes, In-person software usability testing
Requirements: Non-Chinese-speaking undergraduates, any university
Compensation: Up to a maximum of $35 (see link for more info)
Participate: https://calendly.com/nus-slions/user-experience-testing-non-chinese
#Open till 15 Jul 2025
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CAN LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS AMPLIFY CREATIVE THINKING?
by NTU
Description: This study aims to examine the role of LLMs in stimulating students' research ideation and creative thinking abilities.
Duration: 60 minutes in-person experiment with 2 survey/test, In-person experiment
Requirements: Year 4 Undergraduate/Master Student in Singapore university. Will be asked to present student card to verify identity.
Compensation: S$ 30 transfer via PayNow
Participate: https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/2e9f345f-4f57-46cf-a770-9268f4c9af70/select
#Open till 13 Jul 2025
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Study on Singaporean Perspectives regarding Public & Domestic Work
by University of Southern California
Description: This is a PhD Research project exploring the various experiences, perspectives, and cultures surrounding work in Singapore.
Duration: ~1 hour, Both Online and In-person options available interview
Requirements: Inclusion: (a) Age 18+, (b) Singaporean resident (Citizen, PR, long-term visa holder), (c) In paid employment, (d) Employs a migrant domestic worker in their household
Compensation: SGD $35
Participate: Email ialam@usc.edu with (a) your name, and (b) your contact number
#Open till 02 Aug 2025
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Designing a Better Guest Experience
by Temasek Polytechnic
Description: We are carrying out research for our Major Project, in hopes of crafting valuable experience for attendees during a hotel’s Grand Opening event.
Duration: 10 minutes, Online survey
Requirements: Age 25-59
Compensation: No rewards
Participate: https://forms.gle/TKRS2WRyT7JKqEtX8
#Open till 29 Jun 2024
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