Interested in participating in research?

Take a look below for studies that are actively recruiting participants.


Social Connections and the Brain

Are you curious about how social connections influence the way your brain makes decisions? Do you want to help scientists understand loneliness, social isolation, and social connection? Take part in our online survey, Social Connections and the Brain and receive a $10 Visa Gift Card and the chance to be invited to an in-person study at NDSU!

To participate, you must be:

  • 18 years old or older
  • Have normal or corrected to normal vision
  • Have the ability to understand and speak English
  • Be able to come to NDSU’s campus in Fargo, ND if you are selected to participate in the in-person study
  • Never had a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Not had a concussion in the past 12 months, and
  • Have not participated in “Social Connections and the Brain” study through the NDSU SONA Subject Pool

Click here to begin the survey which is expected to take approximately 30 minutes. You will receive your $10 Visa Gift Card via email 7-10 business days after completing the survey. If you have questions, please contact the SPANH Lab at ndsu.spanh@ndsu.edu or 701-231-4421.


SPANH Newsletter

Interested in learning more about the SPANH lab, including new studies? Click here to sign up for the SPANH Lab Newsletter where we will send updates about our research findings, what our students are doing, and how you can get involved in new studies!