Take part in important research projects
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 open research projects or surveys and ask our staff, student and alumni community to participate.
If you want to invite Griffith staff, students, alumni or HDR candidates 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 from January to December.
If you are interested in participating in one of the following studies, please read through the eligibility requirements and apply using the relevant link in the study.
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EMPOWER - Eating, Mindset, Physical and Overall Wellness with EndometRiosis: The First Year |
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Types of volunteers |
To participate, you must have been diagnosed with endometriosis in the past 3 months, be living in Australia, be aged 15 years or older and be able to complete online surveys in English. |
Description |
This study aims to explore what people with endometriosis eat, the type of nutrition support they receive, and how these may link to symptoms and overall wellbeing during the first year after diagnosis. |
What is required and how long will it take? |
There are 3 data collection rounds at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Each data collection round involves 2 x diet records + demographic and health surveys. Diet records are expected to take approximately 20 to 30-minutes each to complete. Demographic and health surveys are expected to take approximately 10 to 20-minutes to complete. |
Incentive |
You will receive a $50 Coles Myer gift card upon completion of each data collection round (i.e. 3 x $50 gift cards distributed at baseline, 6 and 12 months) and at the completion of a semi-structured interview at the end of the study (additional $50 gift card for selected individuals only). |
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For more information, contact Sharnie Dwyer (sharnie.dwyer@griffithuni.edu.au). |
HREC approval |
GUHREC: 2025/815 |
Research |
Radial nerve contribution to pain and functional impairment in people with lateral elbow tendinopathy |
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Types of volunteers |
To participate, you must be aged between 35-65 years with a) lateral elbow pain for the last 6 weeks or b) with no history of elbow pain or injury. |
Description |
Have you ever wondered why tennis elbow/lateral elbow pain is hard to treat? This study aims to understand how the muscles around the elbow/forearm contract and role of nerve mechanics in this condition. |
What is required and how long will it take? |
Participants will be assessed by a qualified physiotherapist to ensure their safety and eligibility. Participants will complete: 1. Baseline questionnaire that consists of standardised pain and functional self-reported questionnaires. 2. Standardised sensory testing and grip strength testing. 3. Ultrasound imaging and pain-free wrist extension tasks. The session will take approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to complete. |
Incentive |
Eligible participants will be reimbursed with a $50 gift card to thank you for your time. |
Apply |
For further information regarding this study feel free to contact Brigitte Newsham-West, Student Researcher (brigitte.newsham-west@griffithuni.edu.au). |
HREC approval |
GUHREC: 2025/642 |
Research |
Supporting mathematics outcomes: What strategies work to support the word-based mathematical problem solving of autistic and non-autistic students in the classroom? |
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Types of volunteers |
We are inviting children, autistic or non-autistic, who are currently in grade 3 at a mainstream school to participate in this study. |
Description |
The development of mathematics skills is an important aspect of children’s formal education. However, research has shown that autistic children find these kinds of word problems challenging compared to their non-autistic peers. This study aims to identify why this may be the case, and whether the strategy selected to support children needs to take autism characteristics into consideration. |
What is required and how long will it take? |
Participation will involve parents completing a short online questionnaire and attending the Autism Centre of Excellence rooms with their child at Griffith University’s Logan Campus with your child for some further activities and assessment. This visit will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. |
Incentive |
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Parents of children can contact Dr Nicole Dargue via email to obtain more information (n.dargue@Griffith.edu.au). |
HREC approval |
GUHREC: 2024/548 |
Research |
Empowering Veterans: Mental Health and Wellbeing |
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Types of volunteers |
The target population includes former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are aged 18 years or older and are able to attend an in-person wellbeing program delivered in Southeast Queensland. Participants must be willing to attend a five-day group program and complete brief online questionnaires before and after the program and at one-month follow-up. |
Description |
This study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Empowering Veterans program and explore changes in mental health and wellbeing outcomes among former Australian Defence Force personnel who participate. The program includes Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), a structured sequence of guided breathing practices taught in a group format, along with light movement and relaxation techniques. |
What is required and how long will it take? |
Participants will be asked to attend the Empowering Veterans program, which involves five group-based sessions delivered in person over five days (approximately 15 hours in total). Participants will also be asked to complete brief online questionnaires about mental health and wellbeing at three time points: before the program, at the end of the program, and one month after completion. The total time commitment includes approximately 15 hours across the five program sessions, plus around 20 to 30-minutes in total to complete the online questionnaires. |
Incentive |
Participation includes free access to the Empowering Veterans program. |
Apply |
For any questions, participants can contact the research team at empoweringveterans@griffith.edu.au. |
HREC approval |
GUHREC: 2025/751; DDVA: 656-25 |
Research ethics
Griffith is committed to the conduct of ethical research. Research is conducted in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2025). 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 ethical questions or concerns about a project listed here, contact the Griffith University Research Ethics and Integrity team on 3735 5585 or research-ethics@griffith.edu.au. There is more information available on the Research Ethics, Integrity and Compliance website.
Broadcast schedule
The Volunteer for Important Research Projects webpage and a list of latest projects is sent out to all staff and all students at the end of each calendar month from February to November. There are no broadcasts in December or January.
The date of publishing varies depending on the schedule for Griffith Staff News. Dates for your research to be included in the broadcast will be confirmed when we reach out to you on the status of your application.
Be part of the broadcast
To have your study included in the broadcast, submit an application to conduct research.