Volunteer For Our Research Study!

Researchers at the University of California Merced are conducting a study in native English speakers ages 63+ to learn more about brain activity during language processing.

Fast Facts

Native English Speaker

Age 63+

Compensation Provided

Conducted in Merced, CA

Study Background

Researchers at the University of California Merced are conducting a study to learn more about brain activity during language processing.

Our study aims to measure brain activity in native English speaking adults ages 63+ during language processing. 

Participants will commute to University of California Merced for one research session that will last approximately 2-3 hours. 

During this session, we will measure brain activity as participants listen or read words and sentences in English. Participants will then be asked to answer questions about what they heard or read.

Compensation $13/hour.

Study Background

Researchers at the University of California Merced are conducting a study to learn more about brain activity during language processing.

Our study aims to measure brain activity in native English speaking adults ages 63+ during language processing. 

Participants will commute to University of California Merced for one research session that will last approximately 2-3 hours. 

During this session, we will measure brain activity as participants listen or read words and sentences in English. Participants will then be asked to answer questions about what they heard or read.

Compensation $13/hour.

Additional Information

In this research study, we hope to learn more about brain activity in native English speaking adults ages 63+ during language processing.

You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 63+
  • Native English speaker
  • Able to commute to University of California Merced in Merced, CA

Our study involves one in person session at the University of California Merced that will last approximately 2-3 hours. 

During this session, we will measure brain activity as participants listen or read words and sentences in English. Participants will then be asked to answer questions about what they heard or read.

As a participant, you can receive $13/hour for your time and effort.

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.