Innovation relies on people sharing their story.

Therefore, we are regularly looking for participants.

We have created two mailing lists for you to join.
Joining a mailing list means you get notified first when new participation opportunities become available. Whether or not you decide to join that particular study is up to you every time! Check out our FAQs below for more info.

Want to be notified when we are looking for academic staff, research & teaching assistants, or interns? Enter your email in the contact form and check the lab vacancy notifications to receive job opportunities in your mailbox.
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What People Are Saying

“Throughout my time on the Self-Harm panel, I found the environment to be supportive and respectful. Each study was presented clearly, allowing me to make informed decisions about my participation.

Voicing my lived experience with self-harm has not only provided me with a platform to share my story but also fostered a sense of something good coming from my experiences and insights.”

— T. B. (29), Amsterdam

“From the comfort of my own couch and phone, I have joined several online and anonymous studies from the Identity Research Panel. I like the flexibility to participate in studies that align with my interests and availability. It felt empowering to contribute to research that could help others who are going through similar struggles.“

— I. B. (33), Antwerp

 FAQs

  • Joining a research panel essentially means joining a mailing list. If you are on the list, you receive an email every time a new study of our lab is published that focuses on the topic of the panel you joined. Sharing your experiences and answers through surveys and studies means your views and your story can eventually support prevention and intervention efforts in mental health.

  • There are three options, depending on the type of study: 1) unpaid surveys, 2) paid surveys, 3) surveys with a raffle/lottery.
    The exact reimbursement will be explained in detail in the information sheet you will receive in your inbox. Whether or not you decide to participate is entirely up to you!

  • No. Every time you receive an email with an invitation for a study, it is entirely your choice whether or not you participate. Deciding not to participate has no consequences.

  • This varies widely: some studies are anonymous, online, self-report questionnaires, others are on-campus interviews. The themes of the studies vary too: although most of our research investigates mental health, some focus more on self-harm, others on disordered eating, or identity development.
    The exact topic and themes of the study will be explained in detail in the emails you will receive.

  • Yes, you can!

  • Absolutely. In the footer of every email you receive from the panel, there will be an unsubscribe button.

  • This depends on the type of study. We run anonymous, online questionnaire studies that you can join wherever , whenever. Other studies, such as interviews or focus groups, can take place on campus in person.
    The type of study will be explained in detail in the information sheet you receive in your inbox. Every time you receive an email, it is your choice whether or not you want to join this specific study.

  • Yes, feel free to use the form above if you have any additional questions about the panels.