Become A Citizen Researcher, and Contribute To Research
Register with us as we build the first digital platform for Public Participation in NYUAD research
What is Citizen Researcher?
Citizen Researcher engages public participants in NYUAD research across the disciplines of science, social science, engineering, arts, and humanities.
Citizen Researcher was inspired by the global movement of Citizen Science. Driven by the mutual benefit that can exist when professional researchers and members of the public work alongside one another, we developed Citizen Researcher so that members of the public can take part in NYUAD research. With Citizen Researcher, members of the public can gain new research skills from their participation, and research studies reach their goals at a much faster rate thanks to participant contribution.
What is the aim of Citizen Researcher?
The aim of Citizen Researcher is to remove the misconception that research can only be done by professionals, in a professional setting.
Public
To give those with a passion for research and discovery the opportunity to take part in NYUAD research and to make an impact on their local and global communities.
To empower the public to take part in NYUAD research by creating a clear participation process that is inclusive to a wide range of ages and backgrounds.
To engage them actively in the research process and teach them new research skills and techiniques.
Researchers
Citizen Researcher helps research teams, usually constrained by limited resources, see an acceleration to their research thanks to the contribution and involvement of public participants
Public participants (Citizen Researchers) who take part in a research project help the research team find solutions to critical questions and problems at a much faster rate
To get research data and analyse it with the help of citizen researchers.
Participate In NYUAD Research
Featured Projects
The Citizen Researcher website displays NYUAD research projects designed for public participation. From the comfort of your home, become a citizen researcher and work alongside professional researchers towards a common goal, take part in a project’s research process, and learn new research skills or techniques.
Featured Workshop
Join us for a captivating workshop in celebration of “International Archives Day” on June 9th! In this unique opportunity, we invite you to explore the fascinating world of oral history and its role in capturing the rich knowledge about places and communities. Led by experienced archivists, this Citizen Archivist workshop, hosted by the renowned NYUAD Memory Project, offers a chance to contribute to the preservation of local memories and be a part of a valuable research environment.
See how it works, get Involved.
Select
After viewing our project finder page, select a project of your interest that you would like to participate in. Before you start your citizen researcher journey, make sure you are ready by reading all project information and by taking part in any of the training provided.
Begin
Start your project by following the research process and instructions provided. Projects will typically ask you to collect, analyze or report required data. Your contribution can help a research team reach a solution or find the answer to a critical question at a much quicker rate!
Complete
After following a projects research process, submit or report your findings. Findings will be reviewed and used towards NYUAD research and contributors will be updated on the project’s developments.
Share Your Thoughts With Us
We would love to hear from our future Citizen Researchers! Let us know what you think of Citizen Researcher and what interests you the most about it. We will also keep you notified on future project launchings!
