We have several studies for both infants and children online — accessible by appointment on Zoom and at any time on Lookit. All you need is a computer and a webcam!

Please see below for all of our active online studies. We’re frequently adding new studies for 4-month-olds to 5-year-olds, so check back often and send us your contact information using the form above. We’ll get in touch as soon as there’s a study for your child’s age range!

We have also resumed in-person studies at our lab on NYU’s main campus near Washington Square Park! Click here to learn more about and participate in our lab’s in-person studies.

SEE WHAT IT’S LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF OUR ONLINE studIES!

 
 
 

Current Online studies from the LDM

Accessible Any time or by appointmenT

Scene and heard

11.5-13.5-months

ACCESSIBLE AT ANY TIME

This study can be completed at any time and does not require an appointment. Follow the link below to learn more and participate!

Duration: 15 minutes

What we’re studying: How do babies learn the names of different scenes?

Eligibility: For babies ages 11.5 to 13.5 months. Because the study has a language component, there should be a native English-speaking adult in the home, and your child should hear at least 50% English.

Compensation: After you finish the study, we will email you a $5 (USD) Amazon.com gift card (redeemable only at Amazon.com).

CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS STUDY!

Follow Me, Friends

14.5-15.5-months

ACCESSIBLE BY APPOINTMENT

This study is conducted through a real-time, interactive video chat with one of our researchers on Zoom. Follow the link below to get in touch with our team about scheduling an appointment!

Duration: 1 session, 30 minutes

What we’re studying: What expectations do babies have about those who imitate one another?

Eligibility: 14.5-15.5-month-old babies born at ≥37 weeks.

Compensation: After you finish the study, we will email you a $5 (USD) Amazon.com gift card (redeemable only at Amazon.com)

CLICK HERE TO BE CONTACTED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS STUDY!

 

Our participants

CHECK OUT SOME OF the little scientists who have participated online!

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Any participant media is published only with the expressed consent of the parent or legal guardian. Photos and videos are never shared without explicit consent from the participating party.

FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION

If you have any questions about online studies, please visit the frequently asked questions (FAQ) page from our online study platform, Lookit, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns!

Looking for additional ways to get involved in science online? Check out more opportunities at Children Helping Science!