At WVU
If your research involves the LGBTQ+ Community, send it to us :D We are excited to feature your work.
No research at WVU has made its way to us yet. Submit yours to lgbtq@mai.wvu.edu
Outside Research
We’re happy to further academic study and support student success. This is where people can find research opportunities from organizations outside Of West Virginia University. We are proud to share research that furthers the understanding of topics related to LGBTQ+ Identities, and that could improve the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in higher education.
The Impact of work-related sexual orientation and gender identity-based harassment on LGBTQ+ staff in higher education
This study seeks to:
- Elevate the voices of LGBTQ+ staff,
- Contribute to the limited research on LGBTQ+ staff within higher education, and
- Inform best practices for creating more inclusive workplace climates.
Eligibility: Participants must:
- Identify as LGBTQ+,
- Be a full-time professional staff member at a 4-year public college or university,
- Have worked in the same position for at least one year,
- Be open about their LGBTQ+ identity in the workplace, and
- Have experienced sexual orientation or gender identity-based harassment in the workplace at least six months ago.
If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please complete the Participant Interest Form
Exploring the Online Dating Experiences of Fat Gay Men
Are you a fat, gay man living in Appalachia who uses mobile dating apps like Grindr, Scruff, Growlr, or Jack’d? This study explores how people like you experience online dating, navigate body image, and interpret desirability in digital spaces.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be 18 years or older,
Identify as a gay man (cisgender or transgender),
Self-identify as fat,
Live in Appalachia,
Have experience using mobile dating apps, and
Have access to internet or phone
The Impact of Work-Related Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity-Based Harassment on Queer Staff
This study seeks to:
Elevate the voices of LGBTQ+ staff,
Contribute to the limited research on LGBTQ+ staff within higher education, and
Inform best practices for creating more inclusive workplace climates.
Eligibility: Participants must:
Identify as LGBTQ+,
Be a full-time professional staff member at a 4-year public college or university,
Have worked in the same position for at least one year,
Be open about their LGBTQ+ identity in the workplace, and
Have experienced sexual orientation or gender identity-based harassment in the workplace at least six months ago.
Health Experiences of Transgender Individuals
A researcher at Oberlin College (AY24-25-RT-01) is interested in understanding the healthcare and social media experiences of transgender young adults. To participate, participants must reside within the United States, identify as transgender, and be 18-35 years of age. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The survey is entirely anonymous and does not include compensation. If you’d like to participate, you can do so by following the appropriate link below.
For participants between the ages of 18-35, you can access the survey here:
https://oberlin.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bJinEotQY4CfwDs
End date in 2026 but not set yet.
Young Adults, Chronic Pain, and the Healthcare System
Dissertation study to learn about the experiences young adults (ages 18-24) living with chronic pain have in the healthcare system.
Therapy in Hostile Climates - Recruitment
Drs. Bekah Estevez, Jae Puckett, and Sebastian Barr are conducting a research study to learn about the stress and impacts of anti-trans legislation and politics within therapy, and how therapists should address it.
You can nominate a therapist for this study.If you have any relevant questions, reach out to Dr. Bekah Estevez at restevez@georgia.southerin.edu
Alcohol and Stress Couples Study - PAID
IRB approved.
A team from Virginia Tech is offering up to $120.00 to multigender-attracted (e.g., bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, polysexual, demisexual, etc.) adults and their romantic partners for completing a survey designed to examine how stress linked to individuals' intersecting identities (e.g., discrimination, harassment, biphobia, stereotypes about multigender-attracted individuals) impact adults' relationships, how partners support each other during these moments of stress, and other health outcomes.
Job Demands, Resources, and Burnout- PAID
This study aims to understand the relationship between job demands and resources and burnout. In addition to measuring the job demands and resources, the study will explore how demographic factors predict burnout among counselor educators. Participation in this study is voluntary, and participants may withdraw at any time.
You can participate in this study if you are:
A doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D, Ed.D) in Counselor Education and Supervision or other counseling related degree
Currently working full-time in a higher education setting.
Engaged in at least one of the following activities in their position at a counseling program: teaching, supervising, research, or leadership administrative work
Your decision to participate in this study is entirely voluntary. If you would like to participate, please follow this link to complete a brief screening and demographic survey to determine your eligibility for participation:
https://unm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0dMOzu0c89jPL5c