Research studies seeking participants

A platform to advertise Brock’s current research studies seeking participants.

Are you interested in contributing to breakthrough research at Brock? Our researchers are leading some impactful studies, and they need participants like you. Get involved and help drive meaningful discoveries. Explore current opportunities below.

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Study title

Stories that Support: Using Storytelling to Co-Develop a Support Intervention for Sport-Related Concussion

Description

You are invited to participate in a research study to help develop a hockey support program for athletes recovering from a concussion. As an athlete with concussion experience, coach, or team healthcare provider (e.g., athletic therapist, physiotherapist), your insights are valuable in helping us design effective strategies that meet the hockey communities needs. If you choose to participate, you will join a single focus group lasting about 2.5-3 hours, where you will share your experiences and ideas to help improve support for athletes.

Format: In-person/ONLINE
Study type: SURVEY/FOCUS GROUP

Participant expectation

Time requirement

2.5 to 3 hours.

Incentive/Compensation

If you take part, you’ll receive a $5 Tim Hortons gift card and some small thank-you items, and snacks will be provided for in-person focus groups. If you wish, we will also provide written confirmation of volunteer hours.

Researcher/Contact information

Student lead

Carley Jewell
[email protected]
FAHS – Applied Health Sciences

If you’re interested in participating, you can complete the sign-up survey or email [email protected] for more information.

Faculty lead

Dr. Amanda Black
[email protected]

Eligibility

  • Hockey Players (aged 15-24, have experienced a concussion, have returned to sport)
  • Hockey Coaches (part of a youth [15-24] ice hockey team) have interacted with athletes who have sustained a concussion.
  • Hockey Team Healthcare Providers (part of a youth [15-24] ice hockey team) have interacted with athletes who have sustained a concussion.

REB clearance number: 25-193
Expiry date: MARCH 1, 2027

Study title

EDI-by-Design in the Age of AI: A Co-Created Framework and Decision-Support Tool for Inclusive Research Planning

Description

This study explores how researchers and research-support professionals use artificial intelligence during research planning and grant development, and how AI may affect equity, diversity, and inclusion considerations. The anonymous questionnaire asks about current practices, perceived opportunities and risks, institutional guidance, and desired support. Findings will help inform the development of an EDI-by-design framework and decision-support tool for more inclusive and responsible research planning.

Format: ONLINE
Study type: SURVEY

Participant expectation

Time requirement

Approximately 15 minutes

Incentive/Compensation

Participants may choose to enter a separate prize draw for one of five $50 Amazon e-gift cards. Entry into the prize draw is optional.

How to sign up

Eligible participants can access the questionnaire directly through the Qualtrics link provided in the study advertisement. No advance registration is required. After reviewing the participant information and providing consent, participants may begin the questionnaire.

Additional Information

Participation is voluntary, and questionnaire responses are anonymous. The study is open to eligible researchers, graduate research students, postdoctoral fellows, research administrators, and other professionals involved in research planning, grant development, or research support. Participants must meet the eligibility requirements described on the first page of the questionnaire.

Researcher/Contact information

Student lead

Mahsa Jafaie
[email protected]
FMS – Computer Science

Faculty lead

Professor Naser Ezzati-jivan
[email protected]

Additional research team members

  • Professor. Leila Tahmooresnejad
  • Professor Anteneh Ayanso

Eligibility

  • Faculty member / Principal Investigator
  • Postdoctoral researcher
  • Graduate student
  • Research administration/support, including grants, ethics, privacy, or governance
  • Community or non-academic partner

REB clearance number: 25-379
Expiry date: DECEMBER 31, 2026

Disclaimer:
Please note that the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs does not oversee or monitor the research studies listed on this page. The study details listed are not updated instantaneously. For any questions or concerns related to a specific study, please contact the research team directly. This page is intended solely as a platform to promote research opportunities within our academic community.

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