Graduate research studies

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Conducting research is an integral part of a graduate degree.

Support your fellow graduate students by participating in a research study. Research studies may be online or in-person, are often a single session, and provide immeasurable value to the graduate students conducting the research.

Studies in the Faculty of Environment

Graduate student perception of food accessibility in Kitchener-Waterloo Region

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee, ORE #46500.

This study explores how and where graduate students access food, and if the food accessed reflects an individual's needs. The aim of this study is to better understand the challenges and opportunities that graduate students face in accessing nutritious, sufficient, and culturally relevant foods.

  • Format: Online
  • Method: Participation consists of an online questionnaire where you will be asked about your experiences and perspectives on food accessibility, food sovereignty, and copying strategies. Participants will also have the option of providing more details in an optional interview. The questionnaire is completely anonymous, no identifying information will be connected to your survey.
  • Length: The questionnaire should take approximately 15-20 minutes.
  • Participant requirements: To participate in the study, you need to be at least 18 years of age and a Graduate student at the University of Waterloo. Your participation in this study is voluntary.
  • Remuneration: Participants have the option to enter a draw for a chance to win 1 of 10 gift cards to Sobeys valued at $10 each.
  • Attachments: Recruitment letter (PDF)
Will Rauch-Davis

Will Rauch-Davis

School of Environment, Resources, and Sustainability (SERS)

Supervised by Kelsey Leonard

Studies in the Faculty of Health

Structural and functional correlates of audiovisual integration

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee, ORE #23241.

In this study, a measurement of behaviour test and non-invasive brain imaging will be done using transcranial magnetic simulations. The purpose of this study is to obtain a more detailed understanding of the brain mechanisms of how audiovisual integration changes with age which may help to understand possible treatment options. 

  • Format: In-person
  • Method: Audiovisual simultaneity judgment task where you will be asked questions about things you see and hear. See consent form for more information. 
  • Length: 2-3 hours
  • Participant requirements: 20-50 years of age with normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing
  • Remuneration: $10/hour
  • Attachments: Consent form
Viquar Unnisa Begum

Viquar Unnisa Begum

Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Supervised by Michael Barnett-Cowan