Volunteer for important research projects

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Griffith is one of Australia's leading research universities. Our staff and students undertake research projects to better understand the world, improve people's lives and make a societal impact.

Each month, we publish a list of research projects or surveys and ask our staff, student and alumni community to participate.

Griffith is committed to the conduct of ethical research. We conduct research in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007). The research ethics and integrity service is managed by the Office for Research in conjunction with the Human Research Ethics Committee.

If you have any questions or concerns about the ethical issues of a project listed here, contact the Griffith University Research Ethics & Integrity team on 3735 5585 or research-ethics@griffith.edu.au. There is more information available on the Research Ethics, Integrity and Compliance website.

If you want to invite Griffith staff, students. alumni or HDR students to take part in your research, please submit an application to conduct research.

Current research projects

The Volunteer for Important Research Projects broadcast is released monthly, January to November.

Volunteers are continuously being sought to participate in a range of studies.

If you are interested in participating, please read through the eligibility requirements and apply using the relevant link in the study.

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Research NEW	COVID-19 and Influenza Combination Vaccine Trial CLINICAL TRIAL
Types of volunteers	Aged 65 years or older. Have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Are able to attend all scheduled study visits.
Description	The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and effectiveness of a potential new COVID-19 and Influenza combination vaccine and a standalone influenza vaccine.
What is required and how long will it take?	The study will last about six months. During the study, you will be required to attend 2-4 study centre visits and have 2-4 phone calls.
Incentive	You will be reimbursed for your time and travel associated with each study visit.
Apply	Participate in this study.
HREC approval	This trial has been approved by an independent ethics committee and GU HREC (2024/618).

Research NEW	Exploring Temperature Impact in Virtual Reality
Types of volunteers	All Griffith University students and staff over the age of 18 years old are eligible to volunteer for the study. However, only people with normal or corrected (with contact lenses) vision can participate as the use of glasses in head-mounted displays (HMDs) is difficult. Other exclusions are people with cold or flu symptoms, people without stereo vision, women who are pregnant or people known to suffer from conditions that might be aggravated by wearing a head-mounted display, such as vertigo, claustrophobia or epilepsy.
Description	The purpose of the research is to explore temperate changes when users experience cybersickness, which is like motion sickness. From the information collected in this research we will evaluate temperature as a pre-warning indicator of cybersickness when users are experiencing a virtual reality (VR) roller-coaster.
What is required and how long will it take?	Participants will complete a demographic questionnaire, a motion sickness experience questionnaire, a reaction time test and have their temperature measured. They will ride a virtual reality roller-coaster in a head mounted display and verbally provide their comfort level every minute while their temperature is measured. Participants can stop the ride at any time with the maximum ride time of 15 minutes. Participants will complete another reaction time test, have their temperature measured and complete a questionnaire on their VR experience. The full session will take 50-60 mintues.
Incentive	Participants who complete the VR session will be provided with a $60 supermarket gift voucher for their time.
Apply	Email shamus.smith@griffith.edu.au for more information.
HREC approval	GUHREC: 2023/785

Research NEW	University Students Perceptions of AI use and Academic Integrity
Types of volunteers	Current Griffith university students.
Description	This research aims to gather insights on students' perspectives regarding academic integrity, generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), and their learning environment. This research will be used to inform researchers of students’ perspectives on generative AI and academic integrity and how this may be impacted by the learning environment. This research will be used to provide strategies for potential improvements to the learning environment and promote ethical behaviour in the digital age in Universities.
What is required and how long will it take?	Participants will be asked to read a scenario related to generative AI and then answer a series of questions. The survey is designed to take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
Incentive	You will be entered into a draw to win one of four $50 gift vouchers and your responses will provide valuable insights into how students perceive academic integrity and the use of Gen AI in their learning environment.
Apply	For any questions or further information, please contact Christine Bond (c.bond@griffith.edu.au) and Venessa Ercole (v.ercole@griffith.edu.au). Participate in this study.
HREC approval	GUHREC: 2024/626

Research NEW	Exploring personality traits and their influence on cyberbullying bystander behaviours
Types of volunteers	Adults aged 18 years or over and active on social media.
Description	The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between dark personality traits and cyberbullying bystander roles. The study will also look into the moderating role of light personality and compassionate empathy in the relationship between dark personality traits and cyberbullying bystander roles.
What is required and how long will it take?	Participants are required to complete a 15-20 minute long online survey.
Incentive	Participants will be awarded 0.5 course credit or have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win 1 of 4 $20 gift card.
Apply	Participate in this study.
HREC approval	GUHREC: 2024/751

Research NEW	Diversity Management in the Era of Workplace Digitalisation
Types of volunteers	Managers and employees in Australian knowledge-based organisations, who use digital technologies to conduct their work (e.g., for communication, collaboration, learning and development, etc.)
Description	This research project will examine the influence of digital technology on employees' perceptions of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) climate in Australian organisations. The rapid integration of digital technology in workplaces has transformed communication, collaboration, and participation, making it crucial to understand how digital technologies influence the EDIB climate for employees. This study aims to explore and identify the specific ways in which digital tools and technologies can affect the perceptions of EDIB climate, providing actionable insights for organisations to foster a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
What is required and how long will it take?	The participants will be asked to take part in interview over MS Teams, which would last 30-45 mins.
Incentive	While it would provide participants with an opportunity to reflect on their experiences with work and digital technologies, and also learn about the findings of the research once completed, it is hoped that the results of the study will inform policy and practices, fostering more inclusive organisations for a diverse workforce in Australia’s digitalised workplace landscape.
Apply	For further information, contact Arash Mashhady (arash.mashhady@griffithuni.edu.au).
HREC approval	GUHREC: 2024/505