Participant studies
Everyday questions, studied carefully.
Take part in focused, non-medical studies of everyday instruments, materials, environments, and observation methods.
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06 studies03 open eligibility checksCurrent study register
Current register
Find a study that fits.
Each listing explains what the study asks, who can take part, what you’ll do, and how much time it takes before you complete a brief eligibility check.
- ST-26-014Indoor condition observationsEnvironmental AnalysisThree brief observations daily for seven daysParticipation open
- ST-26-021Household timekeeping stabilityIndustrial InstrumentationTwo observations weekly for fourteen daysParticipation open
- ST-26-027Compass repeatability observationField Sampling & Geological ResearchFive stationary readings on three nonconsecutive daysInterest screening
- ST-26-031Paper curl recoveryAdvanced MaterialsFour observations across forty-eight hoursStudy in progress
- ST-25-009Diagram recall and route notationPrototype EvaluationOne session of approximately twelve minutesEnrollment paused
- ST-24-018Small-sensor display agreementIndustrial InstrumentationClosed protocol; no current participationProtocol complete
How participation works
What to expect when you take part.
Our public studies focus on limited, low-risk observations and ask only for information directly related to the study. We do not request health records, exact locations, photos, recordings, or device telemetry.
- 01Read the study detailsQuestion, time, and eligibility
- 02Check whether it fitsEquipment, setting, and schedule
- 03Follow the study stepsBrief, defined observations
- 04Complete the seriesLeave missed observations blank
General questions
Not every study will be the right fit.
If the equipment, setting, or schedule doesn’t work for you, explore another study or check back later.