Research Opportunities
Folks from our community frequently present research opportunities that serve to improve the lives of the LGBTQ+ population. Here, you can find open studies and participate.
LGBTQ+ BIPOC | University of Missouri
The purpose of the research study is to understand lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) Black, Indigenous, and People of Color’s (BIPOC) experiences of oppressive messages and sources of resilience.
Trans Women | San Francisco State University
This opportunity is studying the effects of misgendering on gender identity among trans women. The survey is open to all trans women 18 and over in the U.S. and has only 13 questions. Participants can expect to spend about 5 minutes on the survey and will entered into a raffle to win one of five $50 prepaid Visa gift cards as compensation for their time.
LGBTQ+ Ages 55-75 | Florida State University
Florida State University’s research team is conducting an interview study that focuses on retirement planning among LGBTQ people in the US. They are looking for people who can share their stories in Zoom interviews.
LGBTQ+ BIPOC | University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina’s Masters in Social Work Program humbly requests LGBTQ+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to participate in filling out this survey to help us strategically organize the needs of the LGBTQ+ POC community.
Nonbinary Teachers | Coastal Carolina University
Researchers Chris Divens (they/them) and Dr. Jonathan Coker (he/him) are looking to recruit participants for their interview study about non-binary teachers in South Carolina If you are interested, please reach out to the Principal Investigator at cdivens@coastal.edu or the co-investigator at jcoker@coastal.edu. Thank you for your consideration.
Queer Men of Color | University of Nebraska Lincoln
This research aims to provide essential insights affirming prevention and response efforts. This survey asks about some of your identities including sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex assigned at birth. Project Star-M asks for this information so the researchers can learn about how experiences differ among people with different identities, and how to best support people of different backgrounds and experiences.
Negative Online Experiences | University of South Carolina
The purpose of this study is to understand individuals' experiences of image-based sexual abuse and how they navigate support and justice after these experiences. Participants are eligible to earn $5.
Trans Individuals | Idaho State University
Mel Bussard is conducting a research study about how trans+ individuals make judgments of others’ personalities and values. This survey is open to anyone over the age of 18 who resides in the United States.
LGBTQ+ Parents in Conservative Areas | University of Utah
This study seeks to gain insight into how LGBTQ+ people have lived in legally conservative environments. Below is an interest form to participate in this study.
Caregivers of Young Children | University of South Carolina
The Research, Evaluation and Measurement Center at the University of South Carolina are asking for your input as they seek to prioritize strategies to meet the most pressing needs of parents and caregivers as identified through surveys and interviews of almost 3,000 South Carolina parents and caregivers
Minority Stress | Louisiana State University
This study examines Minority Stress and Suicidal Thoughts among Sexual Minority People. The goal of this project is to examine how daily minority stress relates to overall mood and suicidal thinking in sexual minority people. Participants take a screener survey, which is less than five minutes long.
Trans Adults | Binghamton University
This 15-minute survey seeks to better understand the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse adults who pursue gender-affirming voice and communication services.