Research Participation Pool
One important way to learn about psychology and to understand the nature of psychological research is from the inside-- by being a participant in psychological studies. By serving as a participant in social science research, you also contribute to advancing the scientific understanding of human thought and behavior. This important research would not be possible without the participation of research volunteers.
Information for Students Receiving Course Credit
All students who intend to sign-up for studies in order to receive course credit for the courses Introduction to Psychology (Psy 1) or Research Methods (Psy 10A), see the PDF files linked at the bottom of this page for their respective requirements.
Research Participation Pool Schedule for Fall 2019
This applies to students currently enrolled in Psych 1, 10A only.
- First day to participate in studies: Thursday, September 26th, 2019
- Last day to take the pre-screen for credit: Friday, October 11th, 2019
- Last day to participate in studies: Friday, December 6th, 2019
- Research Paper Due: Sunday, December 8th, 2019
Information for Paid Participants
If you are interested in participating in studies for pay, see the link below. Reminder: If you are enrolled in Psych 1 or Psych 10A you may only participate in paid studies AFTER you have completed the credit requirement for your course.
Connecting to the Research Sign-up System
In order to help interested research volunteers enroll in research studies for course credit and for pay, we utilize a web-based research sign-up system called the Sona Systems. To connect to Sona, use the link below:
For instructions on how to use the Sona Systems web site, please download and refer to the PDF linked at the bottom of this page.
The Study Pool remains open for paid participants throughout the academic year and summer.
