Are you 18 years or older and fluent in English? Have a cellphone? You might be eligible to participate in this paid study opportunity!
The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (DAS) Lab is conducting the Stress, Cognitive Control, and Repetitive Negative Thinking Study to investigate how stress affects the way people think and process information.
Purpose of the study:
This study aims to see if biases in cognitive control change before and after stress stimuli and whether biological responses to stress are associated with stress-related changes in cognitive control biases.
Fluent in English (able to read, speak, and write)
Have access to a cellular phone
What does my participation involve?
This study involves 3 tasks, with 1 optional task as a follow-up.
Task 1 (~30 minutes) is an online pre-laboratory session questionnaire about your feelings, behaviours, and thinking patterns.
Task 2 (~2.5 hours) is an in-person laboratory session with 2 computer tasks and 2 verbal tasks, which non-invasively measures psychophysiological variables, like heart rate and skin conductance. During Task 2, you will be asked to provide saliva samples at 5 time points to examine salivary cortisol.
Task 3 (~1 hour) is short surveys about your feelings and behaviours, 8 times a day for 5 consecutive days, using ExpiWell’s phone application. To receive full compensation, you must complete at least 5 daily surveys.
Task 4 is the optional follow-up questionnaire 1 year after Task 2.
Type of compensation:
You will receive $25 for the baseline questionnaire and first session, as well as $15 for completing 5/8 of the daily at-home notification surveys. If you complete Task 4, you will be entered into a draw for a $50 Amazon gift card.
How do I get involved?
If you would like more information or wish to participate in this study, please email us at controlstudy@psych.ubc.ca !
Camp Goodtimes, operated by the Canadian Cancer Society, is seeking volunteers for its summer camp programs. The camp provides children and youth living with cancer, as well as their siblings and bereaved siblings, the opportunity to enjoy a safe, medically supervised summer camp experience.
Camp sessions run throughout July and August and are supported primarily by volunteers. Many volunteers are students interested in gaining experience working with children and youth, vulnerable communities, or specialized healthcare environments.
This is a meaningful opportunity for students interested in fields such as psychology, healthcare, education, and social work to gain hands-on experience while supporting young people affected by cancer.
This study explores how ADHD-related social media content consumption influences young adults’ perceptions of ADHD, treatment intentions, and trust in mental health professionals.Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four conditions for one week: (1) social media abstinence, (2) ADHD psychoeducation, (3) ADHD-related video-watching, or (4) a control group.
Purpose of the study
Objectives: We will evaluate the approaches of (1) abstaining from social media versus (2) receiving ADHD psychoeducation and information from researchers versus (3) watching popular TikToks about ADHD versus (4) control on the outcome variable of young adults’ perceptions of ADHD, treatment intention, and trust in mental health professionals.
Hypotheses: We predict that symptom severity, distress, and catastrophizing will decrease in both the psychoeducation and abstinence groups. Additionally, the psychoeducation group will show greater ADHD knowledge and more positive attitudes towards the healthcare system. Finally, the video-watching group will view ADHD-TikTok videos more favourably. We do not expect a significant difference in ADHD content consumption between the psychoeducation and video-watching groups.
Eligibility
This study is for students who suspect they may have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or who have an ADHD diagnosis, and who use social media regularly.
Eligibility requirements:
Can read and write in English
Ages between 17 and 25
Reports that they have a formal diagnosis of ADHD or a self-diagnosis of ADHD
Is a UBC student
If you’re interested, please complete a brief eligibility screening:
The study has two parts, both completed online. In Part A (which takes about one hour), you’ll complete questionnaires about your social media use, ADHD symptoms, and beliefs about mental health services. You’ll then be randomly assigned to one of four conditions for one week. Depending on the condition, you may receive short daily videos about ADHD, be sent popular ADHD-related TikToks, be asked to abstain from social media, or be asked to continue your usual habits. One week later, you’ll complete Part B (which also takes about one hour and takes place online), which is a follow-up questionnaire.
Compensation
You can receive $5 for Part A and $10 for Part B, for a total of up to $15.
Contact
Principal Investigator: Amori Yee Mikami, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychology Contact
Co-investigator: Vasileia Karasavva, MA
PhD Student, Department of Psychology Contact
Interested in strengthening your data analysis and research skills?
The Department of Psychology and the Statistical Consulting Service at York University are offering a series of affordable, online workshops on statistical software, research methods, and data analysis. Topics range from introductory sessions on Jamovi and R/RStudio to more advanced training in regression, topic modelling, and using AI in research.
Workshops cost approximately $5/hour and are eligible for a digital credential/badge, making them a great option for students looking to build practical and recognized quantitative skills.
Upcoming topics include:
Introduction to Jamovi
Basics of R and RStudio
Regression in R
Topic Modelling (LDA)
Using AI for Data Analysis
Open to students interested in research and data methods.
Earn HSP credit in a new study on internet use and mental health.
The Personality, Emotion, and Behaviour Lab (PEBL) is recruiting participants for their Internet Use and Mental Health Study, now live on the Human Subject Pool (HSP) Portal.
About the study: The purpose of this study is to explore how different ways students are using the internet and interact with online platforms (e.g. social media, AI chatbots, streaming, etc) may uniquely relate to their mental health.
What’s involved: This study includes a survey that takes up to 1 hour, for which you will receive 1 HSP credit. The survey covers a broad range of mental health experiences. All students are eligible for this phase of the study, and you can do it in your own time from home. Please note that this study addresses sensitive topics like suicidal ideation and emotional distress.
Eligibility requirements:
Undergraduate student at UBC
Eligible for HSP credit
Fluent in English
Willing to be contacted for a follow-up online interview
Location of study: Online
Compensation: 1 HSP credit for survey, additional 1.5 HSP credits for online interview (if eligible)
How to participate: Eligible participant should login to the UBC Psychology Research Participation System and look for the title ‘Internet Use and Mental Health Study’ on the HSP Sona page.
Researchers involved: Cindy Yu, Jill Dosso, E. David Klonsky
Looking to build practical skills while contributing to meaningful civic initiatives?
The Glocal Foundation is offering a paid, remote Project Management Trainee Internship for students interested in public-interest work. You’ll gain hands-on experience in planning projects, coordinating tasks, working with volunteers, and collaborating with a team—while developing transferable skills in communication, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Open to students legally authorized to work in Canada.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus, invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow (with possibility of extension) to support a Partnership Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada entitled “Building a Network of Networks in the Big Team Social Sciences.” The postdoctoral fellow will be directly supervised by Professor J. Kiley Hamlin, who serves as Principal Investigator, alongside Professors Krista Byers-Heinlein (Concordia University) and Melanie Soderstrom (University of Manitoba).
The grant supports research and metascience of “Big Team Social Science,” and collaborative knowledge sharing across research networks, with the aim of understanding and improving methods and practice in social science done in large collaborative teams. The postdoctoral fellow will provide strategic guidance for the project, co-supervise trainees, and develop their own research related to the specific goals of the partnership. The postdoctoral fellow will also have the opportunity to conduct empirical work in large-scale developmental science.
Dr. Hamlin directs the Centre for Infant Cognition, which investigates the development of social and moral cognition in infants and young children. We particularly welcome applicants who share these interests.
Requirements:
PhD in Psychology or a related behavioural science field completed within the last five years
Previous participation in or demonstrated interest in Big Team Social Science networks (e.g., ManyBabies, Psychological Science Accelerator, ManyPrimates, etc.)
Experience with or strong interest in metascientific research/research on research
Excellent management, organizational and communication skills
Strong computational, statistical, and technical skills (knowledge of R, GitHub, and other Open Science and project management tools is an asset)
Commitment to open and collaborative science practices
Location: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
The position offers an annual salary of $55,000 CAD, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Preferred start date is April 1, 2026; later start dates can be considered.
Applicants should forward: a cover letter (2 pages maximum), CV, copy of (unofficial) transcripts, and the names of three potential referees to hamlinlab@psych.ubc.ca. Letters will be requested following initial application screening. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis; review of applications will begin on February 1st, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
UBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
The Department of Psychology is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and advancing Indigenous priorities in accordance with a 5-year strategic growth and hiring plan (see https://psych.ubc.ca/edi). As one part of the initiative, we are committed to ongoing hiring of new faculty members who share a commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice, including expanding our departmental diversity in the broadest sense. Applicants who wish to learn more about how equity, diversity, and inclusion are valued, fostered, and celebrated in our department are welcome to contact Amori Mikami, Professor and Associate Head of Equity Diversity and Inclusion.
There is no citizenship requirement, but appointment of a non-Canadian candidate will be subject to approval by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and satisfy IRCC’s requirements to be legally entitled to work in Canada as a postdoctoral fellow at UBC.
The Interdisciplinary Conference in Psychology (ICP) is an annual peer-reviewed academic conference held at the University of Ottawa.
The 2026 conference theme is “Psychology and Technology: Psychology in an Evolving Digital World,” which will take place on May 6-8th, 2026.
ICP request a 250-word abstract summarizing the research project and its relevance to the conference theme. Anticipated findings for ongoing research may be included as long as the final results will be presentable by the time of the conference. The conference presents a unique yet affordable opportunity to present your work at a peer-reviewed conference to a broad audience of students, professors, and members of the public working in diverse settings.
Eligibility: ICP accepts submissions for oral and poster presentations from both graduate and undergraduate students within and outside the discipline of psychology.
Abstract submission: January 1st to February 27th.
Abstract submission date has been extended until March 8th!
Further information about the fellowships and application process is available through the link below!
The Social Neuroscience Research Core at Marcus Autism Center, in conjunction with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine, is offering three two-year predoctoral research fellowships in six scientific subspecialties.
Fellows will participate in innovative research to provide novel solutions to complex problems in a robust clinical environment.
The ACCESS Fellowship in Implementation Science will select fellows for a two-year training in research focused on community engagement participatory methods, translating evidence-based services for autism into community settings, as well as the processes and partnerships that support these efforts.
The Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience will involve cutting-edge social neuroscience and/or neuroimaging research in infants, toddlers and adolescents. Fellows will work to further the understanding of autism through eye-tracking research, guiding a project from the point of data collection to publication of results.
The Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience will involve integrating computational strategies with clinical research goals. Fellows will develop methods for the analysis of visual scanning and eye-tracking data, computational models of visual salience, and data visualization techniques, all with the aim of advancing the understanding of autism and efforts at early diagnosis.
Eligibility: Students who will receive a bachelor’s degree by June 2026 will be eligible for the positions. The fellowships will commence in July 2026, and they are 2 years in duration.
Deadline to apply: Monday, January 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Further information about the fellowships and application process is available through the link below!
The Crossroads Conference, now in its 22nd year, provides a platform for undergraduate students and first-time presenters to showcase their research and engage with peers and professionals in a supportive environment.
The 2026 conference will be held on March 13–14, 2026, at Dalhousie University’s Student Union Building in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Students and early-career researchers interested in presenting their work are invited to submit abstracts by January 9th, 2026.
Past presentations have spanned a range of disciplines, including:
Public and population health
Neuroscience and cognitive psychology
Health policy and systems research
Community-based and clinical practice innovations
Biomedical and life sciences
Submission guidelines and the abstract portal are available through the link below!
