Take part in our Research Studies

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Take part in our research studies

Have you ever wondered what goes on in a psychology lab? Come and see for yourself: contribute to science with your time compensated!

To find out what studies you can sign up to, all you need to do is create a participant account in SONA, our research recruitment system. You can then see studies that are recruiting participants, sign up to take part and get paid for your time.

How to take part

We use SONA to manage research participation. Once you have registered and your account has been approved, you can browse studies that are recruiting volunteers and sign up for those that interest you.

  1. Create your account
    Visit the SONA registration page and select ‘Request Account’. Enter your details and choose a User ID.

  2. Wait for approval
    Your account will be reviewed. Approval can take up to two weeks, and you will receive an email with your login details once your account is ready.

  3. Explore available studies
    Log in to browse research opportunities, read the study information and select a suitable appointment.

  4. Take part in research
    Attend your chosen study and contribute to our understanding of psychology. You can also use SONA to keep track of your bookings.

What can you do with SONA?

Once your account has been approved, you can:

  • Browse studies currently recruiting participants.

  • Sign up for studies and choose convenient appointment times.

  • Access the system at any time, including through the SONA mobile app.

  • Receive reminders about upcoming appointments.

  • Check regularly for new research opportunities.

New studies are added throughout the year, so we encourage you to visit the system regularly.

Important information

You must be aged 18 or over to register for a participant account.

Please create only one account. Multiple accounts can compromise the accuracy and reliability of our research findings.

Account approval may take up to two weeks.