Studies you can participate in, depending on what part of the Alphabet Famm you are a part of!
My name is Bobby Younce, and I am a Social Work PhD student at the University of Utah. I am currently conducting research for my dissertation regarding how LGBTQ+ individuals experience intimate partner violence.
Given the limited research in this area, I need your help getting the word out!
How can you help?
Please share the attached flyer (or this survey link) with any relevant listservs and encourage anyone you think could benefit from this study to participate. This study has been approved by the University of Utah’s ethics board and should take about 15 minutes to complete.
What is this study about?
The purpose of this research is to gain a better understanding of how sexual and gender minority populations (i.e., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, etc.) experience intimate partner violence. I am particularly interested in understanding the unique needs and experiences of survivors who identify as sexual and gender minorities.
I’m happy to answer any questions you might have, and please feel free to forward this email: Every voice matters!
-Bobby Younce
Bobby Younce, MSW, LCSW
Pronouns: he/him/his (What is this?)
PhD Candidate
The University of Utah, College of Social Work
Cassie Haro, and I am currently a Ph.D. student at Loma Linda University. I am conducting research for my dissertation on the experience of formerly incarcerated sexual and gender minorities navigating community reentry, and I am seeking participants who would be interested in sharing their reentry story.
I am a research coordinator with the University of Colorado working on the CARE research study, which is an online trauma recovery program for sexual minority bias violence survivors and their supporters. We are hoping to form paid partnerships with LGBTQ+ organizations who assist us with recruitment.
Briefly, the CARE program is designed to help recent bias violence survivors by equipping survivors and their loved ones with the tools they need to recover, including emotional support and acceptance. Both survivors and supporters will be paid for their participation, which will include completing online surveys and an interview about the program. The CARE program itself consists of two online sessions with a facilitator as well as a workbook that the survivor and their supporter complete together.
Eligible survivors are those who identify as a sexual minority and who are still experiencing distress in connection to a recent violence experience where they were targeted on the basis of one or more of their identities.
Best regards,
Madison
Madison Widick, BA Pronouns She/Her/Hers
Research Coordinator at Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
E: Mwidick@uccs.edu
Dear Solano Pride Center,
My name is Matthew Wayment, and I am a master’s student in Counseling Psychology at California State University, Stanislaus. I am conducting a research study on mental health and well-being among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults.
The goal of this project is to better understand:
- How different social experiences affect mental health, and
- What factors might buffer stress and promote resilience for LGB people.
I am writing to ask whether the Solano Pride Center would be willing to help share an anonymous online survey with your community.
About the study:
- Eligibility: Adults (18+) who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual and live in the United States.
- Format: Anonymous online survey (approximately 15-20 minutes).
- Topics: Demographics, sexual orientation, social experiences and relationships, and mental health indicators (such as stress, mood, and well-being).
- Confidentiality: No names or direct identifiers are collected. Responses are stored securely and reported only in aggregate. I am not asking for any information about your clients or members, only for your help in circulating the invitation, so people can decide for themselves whether to participate.
- Risks/benefits: While some questions may feel emotionally sensitive, participants can skip any items they prefer not to answer and may stop at any time. We provide a list of LGBTQ-affirming support resources at the end of the survey.
This study has been reviewed and approved by the California State University, Stanislaus Institutional Review Board (IRB Approval # F25-97).
How you can help:
If you are willing, I would be grateful if you could share the survey link via any of the following:
- Your email list or newsletters
- Social media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, X)
- Support groups or program listservs
- Physical or digital bulletin boards
A link to the survey is here: https://csustan.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6r1eDnwv41w5eOa
Here is a QR code that you can share:
I am happy to provide a short blurb tailored for email or social media, or a flyer if that would make sharing easier.
Sharing results back:
If your organization is interested, I would be glad to:
- Share a brief summary of study findings once the project is complete, and/or
- Highlight results specifically relevant to community programs, outreach, and mental health services.
My hope is that the findings can be useful not only academically but also practically, in supporting the work of centers like yours that improve LGB mental health and well-being every day.
If you have any questions or need additional information (e.g., IRB approval letter, survey preview, or recruitment language tailored to your community), please feel free to contact me.
Thank you very much for considering this request and for the work you do for LGBTQ+ communities.
Warmly,
Matthew Wayment, Graduate Student
Master of Science in Psychology, Counseling
California State University, Stanislaus
mwayment@csustan.edu
Dr. AnaMarie Guichard, Faculty Advisor
Department of Psychology and Child Development
California State University, Stanislaus
aguichard@csustan.edu
To Marlette and the Fine Folx at Solano Pride Center,
I hope this message finds you well. Please allow me to introduce myself; my name is Lucas Wilson, and I am a researcher at University of Toronto Mississauga with a focus on conversion therapy and white Christian nationalism. In light of the current SCOTUS case concerning conversion therapy, I thought I would reach out to see if you might be interested in collaborating on a virtual program related to conversion therapy and/or my new book about conversion therapy.
My new short-story anthology, entitled Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy, came out earlier this year. The anthology brings together 17 stories about conversion therapy, written by survivors themselves (including me), with a foreword by NYT-best-selling author Garrard Conley. Having received praise from a number of reviewers, like those at Publishers Weekly, the book gives voice to a number of LGBTQ+-related themes and experiences, especially in/from high-control religious contexts. As we continue to hear about conversion therapy in the news and on social media, it unfortunately remains a relevant subject to talk about and fight against.
So far this year I have offered lectures about conversion therapy and done book talks at a number of organizations (mental health organizations, nonprofits, law firms, universities, etc.) across North America, including the Stonewall National Archives, Museum, & Library. I would love to collaborate with you in some capacity, whether it be a virtual book/author talk or something else. I would love to connect with you and discuss any possible virtual programs in which you might be interested.
I have pasted below a short bio to give you a better idea of my professional background.
Bio: Lucas Wilson is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Toronto Mississauga and was formerly the Justice, Equity, and Transformation Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Calgary. He is the editor of Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy. His public-facing writing has appeared in The Advocate, Queerty, LGBTQ Nation, and Religion Dispatches, among other venues. He is currently working on a new edited collection about LGBTQ+ experiences at Christian colleges, universities, seminaries, and divinity schools (under contract with The University of Georgia Press).
If there is anything else I can pass along, please do not hesitate to let me know. I want to thank you kindly for your time and consideration. I very much hope to hear from you!
All the best,
Lucas F. W. Wilson, PhD
SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Historical Studies, University of Toronto Mississauga
Editor, Shame-Sex Attraction (JKP)
Author, At Home with the Holocaust (Rutgers UP)
Co-Editor, Emerging Trends in Third-Generation Holocaust Literature (Lexington)
University of Southern California Research Study
My name Melissa Perkins and I am research coordinator working with Dr. Susan De Luca and Dr. John Blosnich. Our team is conducting a research study focused on understanding the different types of help-seeking parents may engage in when a child comes out to them. Our project, entitled “The Roles of Parental Mental Health and Help-Seeking: Utilizing a Family Systems Approach to Upstream Suicide Prevention for Sexual Minority Youth” is funded by the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). You can read more about the project here.
We are reaching out to ask for your assistance in sharing a research opportunity with members of your organization. One of the aims of our study is to determine how best to recruit parents who have a child/adolescent who came out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or another sexual identity. One recruitment method we are exploring is engaging parents through community organizations.
We understand that the current political climate around sexual orientation and gender identity has a renewed hostility, but we are pursuing our project – as originally funded by NIH – until we are explicitly instructed that we cannot.
Below are fliers that can be shared with members of your organization.
English: PATH Flyer CenterLink- English.pdf
Spanish: PATH Flyer CenterLink- Spanish.pdf
Alternatively, here is the direct survey link: https://bit.ly/CLO-PATH
If you have any questions you can reach us at SPStudy@usc.edu. We would also be happy to set up a call to discuss further.
Thanks so much for considering,
Melissa Perkins (She/Her/Hers)
University of Southern California
USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Center for LGBTQ+ Health Equity
The National LBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence (a project of the Los Angeles LGBT Center) is working with Strength in Numbers Consulting Group to understand LGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence and their experiences with service providers and CenterLink is helping to get the word out. They are aiming to be thelargest study by and for LGBTQ+ survivors and many LGBTQ+ centers across the country sharing with their clients. The survey is out now! Please share it with your network. I’ve attached a flyer, and you can access additional outreach materials HERE. We want as many LGBTQ+ people to take this survey as possible so we can have a comprehensive understanding of the field. https://lgbtqipvinstitute.org/national-lgbtq-ipv-survey/
Thank you for your help in spreading the word!
Best,
Deborah S. Levine (she, her, hers)
Senior Director of Programs
CenterLink: The Community of LGBTQ Centers
We are researchers from the University of Arizona, University of Florida, University of Miami, and University of Tennessee conducting a research study on developing a measure of parental acceptance for Latinx lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)+ youth. We are e-mailing to ask if you would be willing to share this study and the attached flyer with Latinx LGBTQ+ youth who might be interested in participating.
We are emailing to follow up regarding our request for assistance in recruiting for our NIH-funded study on family relationships of Latine/x LGBTQ+ youth. We wanted to share two exciting and important updates that will make participation more accessible:
- We have expanded the age range to include up to 24 year olds (our cap was originally 18 years)
- We are also offering one-on-one interviews (approx. 60 minutes) for participants who may prefer this my private format in addition to the option of a focus group session.
https://utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79BvhpTigkJZiQu
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to the research team Dr. Russell Toomey (520-621-4009 or toomey@arizona.edu), Dr. Roberto Abreu (786-925-8140 or rabreu26@ufl.edu), or Dr. Kirsten Gonzalez (240-416-3692 orkgonzal6@utk.edu). An Institutional Review Board responsible for human subjects research at The University of Arizona reviewed this research project and found it to be acceptable, according to applicable state and federal regulations and University policies designed to protect the rights and welfare of participants in research. Thank you for your time and for helping support our research!
Sincerely,
Roberto, Kirsten, Russell, Karina, and Norma
Postdoctoral Fellow in Trans Studies, University of Pennsylvania
Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/176322
Description
The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program (GSWS) along with the Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies (FQT) invite applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Trans Studies, beginning August 1, 2026. This is a one-year position, with the possibility of a one-year extension, contingent upon funding and performance.
We seek an interdisciplinary scholar and teacher with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy and feminist, queer, and trans studies. We welcome expertise disability studies, black studies, trans of color critique or transnational/global approaches. The successful candidate’s scholarly work and teaching must engage with some portion of the broad academic mission of FQT/GSWS. Our intellectual community includes visiting scholars and artists in residence, graduate student associates, and faculty affiliates from across the university. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to this community through attendance at/participation in our events, including invited lectures, pedagogy seminars, teach-ins, and works-in-progress.
The postdoctoral fellow will have significant opportunities to develop skills as a teacher, scholar, and collaborator in FQT/GSWS public programming and to be mentored by staff and faculty:
● Teaching One to two courses will be required during the fellowship year, determined in part through program needs and the fellow’s expertise.
● Scholarly engagement through a Work-in-Progress presentation and possible support (contingent on budget constraints) to plan their own symposium event
Application materials: Applications should include a cover letter, CV, research statement, writing sample of up to 40 pages, description of one proposed undergraduate course (approx. 300 words), and the names and contact information for 3 referees (letters to be requested for candidates who progress to a later stage of consideration). Consideration of applications will begin on January 15th, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The postdoc will receive an annual salary of $66,300 plus benefits, and up to $3,000 for research expenses.
Applications are due on December 15, 2025.
The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania is committed to cultivating a vibrant community of students, scholars, researchers, and staff and to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence. The School and The Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies and Program in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies strive to create working and learning environments that foster intellectual growth and encourage meaningful connections within our Penn academic community and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
My name is Jacqueline Rathsack and I am a doctoral student at Saybrook University. As part of the degree requirement, I am expected to complete a research study. The title of my study is Sawubona! Transgender and Nonbinary Youth of African Ancestry Who Are Doing Well: Youth’s Perception of the Contributions of the Child-caregiver Relationship in Their Optimal Identity Formation. The research is supervised by Dr. Theopia Jackson (tackson@saybrook.edu).
The purpose is to explore the lived experiences of transgender and nonbinary adolescents of African ancestry who are doing well and understand how their child-caregiver relationship influences their gender and ethnic identity formation. And to also bring forward voices that have been absent in research, literature, and conversation.
Could you please share this widely? Please forward to the youth and/or their caregivers, and the communities. Please advise that participation is voluntary and will not impact their care. The participants and their information will remain confidential. All questions are to be directed to me, the researcher. It is hoped that their stories of doing well will help others and those who support this population. I have attached my IRB approved flyers.
Thanks for your consideration!
Take care,
Jacqui Rathsack, MA, NCC
(she/her pronouns)
Ph.D. Candidate
jrathsack@saybrook.edu
Help Strengthen Domestic Violence Services Across California—Your Voice Matters
Noelle Clason (she/her)
Ph.D Candidate, Human Sexuality
California Institute of Integral Studies
nclason@mymail.ciis.edu
Redwood Institute of Social Research (RISR) is reaching out to ask for your support in an important statewide project. We are seeking input from advocates, service providers, and people with lived experience of domestic violence/ intimate partner violence. Your voice is essential in helping to identify current needs, challenges, and opportunities to improve domestic violence services across California.
Our team is conducting the California 2025 Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence Services Needs Assessment for the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (the Partnership). Your participation will have a direct impact on the training, resources, and support made available to advocates and service providers working to address intimate partner violence across the state.How can you help?
- If you have lived experience with domestic violence, please complete the Survivor Survey (approximately 20 minutes), or share with survivors that you know and/or work with
- If you are a social service provider, please complete the Provider Survey (approximately 20 minutes) and/or share it with your colleagues
- Promote the project through social media and/or pass along to other organizations
- Share your organization’s data. RISR is collecting information from organizations throughout California to gather current trends and demographics. This could include data from program evaluations and surveys you have completed in your own organization. If you have data to share please fill out this form and RISR will be in contact with you.
Help Shape Inclusive Dementia Care
Are you living with memory loss or dementia, or do you support someone who is? Researchers at the University of Utah invite LGBTQ+ individuals and their care contributors to join a study exploring financial hardship in dementia care. Your insights will help design a more inclusive and accurate assessment tool.
What to Expect:
- Participate in a 90-minute virtual focus group
- Complete brief online surveys
- Receive $75 compensation for your time and input
Eligibility: You’ll join the study as a pair:
- One person living with memory loss/dementia
- One person who contributes to their care
Interested? Fill out this quick survey to get started: https://redcap.link/c6wzfyic
Learn More: Visit the study website: https://nursing.utah.edu/i-safe-study
For questions or to speak directly with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Sara Bybee, feel free to reach out: sara.bybee@nurs.utah.edu (801) 646-7569 or the study team at isafe@utah.edu (801) 646-7577
Your voice matters. Thank you for considering being part of this important work.
Best,
Hanna Hedges (she/her),
Administrative Program Coordinator
Community Collaboration and Engagement Team (CCET)
Utah Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
102 S 200 E, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Office: 801-646-5986
Website: CCET
Researchers within the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Ithaca College are recruiting individuals who identify as non-binary or gender non-conforming to participate in an anonymous online survey to examine characteristics, trends, and needs of gender diverse individuals in relation to their voice, and what roles Speech-Language Pathologists play in an individual’s transition process.
Please note that this survey asks questions related to demographics, gender identity, gender dysphoria, and voice, which may be distressing to some participants. The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous.This information will be utilized to improve gender-affirming care beyond the binary, particularly within the realm of voice and communication. For any questions, please contact Allison Headley, B.S. (aheadley@ithaca.edu), Sam Ward (sward3@ithaca.edu), or Dr. Carly Jo Hosbach-Cannon (chosbachcannon@ithaca.edu).
Sincerely,
Allison Headley, B.S., Graduate Researcher
Sam Ward, Research Assistant
Carly Jo Hosbach-Cannon, PhD, CCC-SLP, Research Advisor
Dept. Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-274-3073
aheadley@ithaca.edu
sward3@ithaca.edu
chosbachcannon@ithaca.edu
Hello,
I am requesting your participation in a study about transgender individuals’ experiences of ruptures and repairs in group therapy. The following criteria are necessary to participate:
- Must be 18-35 years old
- Must identify as transgender or gender diverse
- Must have participated in general group therapy (i.e., a therapy group that was not specifically for trans people) in the past year
- Must no longer participate in this therapy group
- Must have experienced a negative interaction with another member of your therapy group based on your gender identity
If you meet all these criteria, we would love for you to fill out this brief (5 min.) informational survey, which you can access via this link:https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0dZgJEv5sWE4s18. Based on the information you provide, you may be selected as a participant for this study. Participation will involve completing a second anonymous questionnaire lasting about 5 minutes as well as two Zoom interviews with me. At the end of your second interview, you will be given a $20 Amazon gift card for your participation in this research project. This project will be supervised by a Faculty Sponsor, Maria Riva, Ph.D.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out should you have any questions about the study.
Thank you very much and I look forward to your participation!
Gabi Kaufman, M.A., gabi.kaufman@du.edu
Maria Riva, Ph.D., maria.riva@du.edu
Gabi Kaufman, M.A.
PhD Candidate – Counseling Psychology
University of Denver
Pronouns: They/She
My name is Abigale, I am a Behavioral Health Specialist at Emplify Health Systems, I am working with Michael Sersch, a Counselor in Behavioral Health also at Emplify Health Systems. We have prepared a survey to evaluate how effective LGBTQ+ acceptance and welcoming language has been among specific denominations and congregations in the United States.
Just curious if you’d be willing to have a copy of the survey link/QR code within your center? I can email you a copy of our flyer to print out and place where you seem fit.
Please let me know your thoughts. You can contact me via email or phone, listed below.
Abigale Hartwig (she/her)
Behavioral Health Specialist
Inpatient Behavioral Health
ext. 74243
Emplify Health
My name is Abby (she/her), and I’m a consultant in Dr. Arjee Restar’s (she/her) lab for trans health at the University of Washington.
We’re conducting a UW IRB approved study on the experiences of trans adults of color regarding cancer screening, diagnosis, and other healthcare topics. This study was developed by trans and nonbinary researchers. Participants will complete a virtual one-hour interview and receive a $50 gift card. All participant information will be confidential and anonymous.
Let us know if you have any questions. If you would like, we are happy to schedule a time to discuss this project with you further. Thank you for your help!
Best,
Abby Baker
Dear Solano Pride Center,
My name is Dani Chiaramonte, and I work with Project SPACES (led by Yale University and the University of Maryland). Project SPACES is an NIH funded study testing brief online writing programs which aim to help parents strengthen their attachment and build stronger connections with their LGBTQ+ children. Parents who take part will receive $180 in compensation for their time. We would love your help in sharing information about Project SPACES with the parents or LGBTQ+ young people in your network!
Parents can check their eligibility and learn more about the study using this link: https://yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PyS4TDJVtujYVM?Source=Organizations.
I have attached a flyer and info sheet that explains our confidentiality practices and the goals of the program. We would greatly appreciate it if you could distribute these materials, either by hanging our flyer in your center, adding our information to your newsletter, or by passing along this information to the relevant channels!
I am happy to meet virtually or over the phone to provide further information and answer any questions you might have. To set up time to speak, just reply to this email, or contact our study team (spaces@yale.edu, 203-772-8146).
Warm regards,
Dani Chiaramonte, Ph.D.
Associate Research Scientist
Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative
276 5th Ave. Suite 407. New York, NY 10001
Another Survey for Trans Folx centered around Gender Affirming Vocal Therapy
My name is Andi Reuda (they/them) and I am a transgender undergraduate student at California State University Long Beach in their Speech-Language Pathology department. I am conducting a research survey around gender affirming vocal therapy (GAVT) that’s aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of the disconnect between getting clients in need of GAVT to competent providers. The reason I am reaching out is to see if you are able to post the recruitment flyer attached on your community bulletin board or forward it to those who may fit the criteria. If you have anyone in your community who is interested in receiving GAVT either now or in the future, I invite them to take our voluntary anonymous online “GAVT Client Interest Survey” focused on further understanding the barriers to access and complexities of picking a goal in GAVT from a client’s perspective. This anonymous survey will take 5-10 minutes and participants will rate their level of agreement to statements provided, answer multiple choice as well as free response questions. Participants may take the survey through scanning the QR code provided on the flyer or typing in the link attached to their browser. This is only intended for those 18+ years of age interested in receiving GAVT, whether now or in the future. No compensation is offered but participation is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and if you have any questions or want to opt out of future communication, please feel free to email me at the address provided: Andi.Reuda01@student.csulb.edu
Survey link: https://csulb.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ZafwdcGs80aOwK
Warmly,
Andi Reuda, They/Them
Undergrad Student @ CSULB
Department of Speech-Language Pathology
My name is Jack Komer, and I am a 4th-year doctoral candidate in the School Psychology program at Indiana University Bloomington.
I’m reaching out because your organization, Solano Pride Center, supports LGBTQ+ communities and, according to Centerlink, has connections or programming with LGBTQ+ youth.
We are currently recruiting participants for a national study on gender diverse youth minority stress and I would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with gender minority youth through your organization’s social media, in-person spaces, or email listservs.
I have included more information on the study below, and attached a flyer that could be distributed to youth or put in community spaces (bulletin boards, resource displays, etc). Additionally, youth can access the study at this link https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_das0COM1PRo49hQ
Our study is titled “Constructing a Developmentally and Socially Contextualized Model of Minority Stress for Gender Minority Youth.” Youth would be eligible to participate if they are between the ages of 13-19, identify as a gender minority individual (e.g., transgender, non-binary, or other non-cis identities) and speak English. The purpose of this study is to produce a theoretical framework that works to illustrate how gender minority youth experience, manage and are affected by identity-specific or minority stressors. This study will also examine how developmental, social and other factors could influence the processes involved in this framework. The hope is that this work assists in developing and refining affirmative mental health interventions and supports for gender minority youth and their caregivers.
This study is approved by the Indiana University IRB (#24438) and has a waiver of parental consent to protect youth who are not out to parents/guardians. Additionally, we will be taking additional measures to protect potentially identifiable information from participants and ensure that such information is only reported in aggregate, and scrubbed from any publications or analysis. Youth that participate in an interview as part of the study will be compensated $25 in the form of an Amazon gift card for their time.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Thank you so much for your time and support!
Best,
Jack Komer, MS
School Psychology PhD Candidate, Indiana University-Bloomington
Interventionist and Researcher, SBMH-RTI
