WVU Research
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
SURE is a Summer Undergraduate Research Experience for students interested in graduate school and research/creative work within their discipline or a related discipline. Students potentially interested in research as a career are especially encouraged to apply. Selected students complete research at West Virginia University (WVU) for 8 weeks during the summer under the direction of a WVU faculty research mentor and a graduate or post-doctoral mentor.
Participating students receive a stipend of $5000 and are expected to research full-time (average of 40 hours per week or 320 hours over the course of 8 weeks). Applicants must identify a faculty research mentor upon application to the SURE program. If you need help finding a mentor, please reach out to undergradresearch@mail.wvu.edu to set up an appointment.
All SURE participants will be registered for a one-credit hour research class that will run for the duration of the program. This course will include online assignments as well as attendance at periodic workshops and seminars.
All SURE participants are required to pay the tuition and fees associated with this one-credit hour research class which vary depending on in-state/out-of-state and by college/school.SURE Program Dates: May 27 - July 25, 2025.
Robert F. Munn Library Scholars Award
West Virginia University Libraries invites undergraduate students who wrote an exceptional humanities or social sciences research paper this 2024-25 academic year to submit their work for consideration for the Robert F. Munn Library Scholars Award.
This award is presented annually for outstanding research papers in the humanities or social sciences. Winners will be awarded $1,000 and publicly recognized by the University and the Libraries.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a student enrolled at WVU as a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing;
- Have conducted original research using resources from WVU Libraries and
- Have used this research to produce a paper that reflects individual work, not that of a group or class project.
The deadline to submit is Friday, June 6.
WVU School of Medicine- Gender Diverse Young Adults Experiences with Gender Dysphoria/Euphoria.
IRB Protocol # 2501101801
Researchers at WVU are recruiting for a research project exploring how transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adolescents and young adults experience gender dysphoria and euphoria. We will be conducting 2-hour arts-based focus groups with optional follow-up interviews.
To qualify for this study, you must be 13 years of age or older, live in West Virginia or an adjacent state, be able to read and speak English, and identify as trans or gender diverse. You will receive $40 following completion of the focus group, and if you choose to participate in the follow-up interview, you will receive $20 following completion of the interview.
If you are interested in this study please contact us at 304-293-6307 or by email at gend.age.study@gmail.com
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.
Applications Open! Appalachian Futurism Fund: Investing in Bold Creative Expression
Applications are now open and will close on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST.
Open to the public, we are thrilled to launch the second year of funding for the Appalachian Futurism: Creative Liberation Fund — providing one-year project grants championing visionary work showcasing the LGBTQIA2S+ experience and ensuring its continued representation in Appalachia's evolving cultural landscape. Through direct investment and expanded opportunities, our Creative Liberation Fund supports groundbreaking artistic expression that inspires, challenges, and enriches communities.
Ace + Trans/Nonbinary Qualitative Research
National Study
Take part in the first national U.S. study of undergrads and grad students who are both ace and trans and/or nonbinary!
This research is being carried out by Genny Beemyn (UMass Amherst) and Shay Valley (University at Buffalo). We are leading scholars in trans and ace studies and identify as ace and/or trans ourselves. We are conducting this research to give voice to and better understand the experiences of ace trans/nonbinary colleges students and will make the findings widely available in both academic and community settings.
The study involves taking a 20-30 minute survey and doing a 60-90 minute follow-up Zoom interview, where participants will be asked questions related to identifying as ace and trans/nonbinary and what their experiences have been as ace trans/nonbinary people. Students who complete both the survey and interview will be entered into a raffle to possibly win one of four $50 gift cards
Individuals are eligible to participate in this study if they identify as ace (e.g., asexual, demi, gray) and trans and/or nonbinary (e.g., agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, demi, trans man, trans woman). Participants should also be a current undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. college or university. To avoid any undue influence, the researchers will not include any participants from the institutions where they work (i.e., UMass Amherst and the University at Buffalo).
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.
POWER LGBTQ+ Eligibility Survey
This research is IRB approved.
Eligibility survey for college students to participate in the Promotion of Wellness, Empowerment, and Resilience (POWER) study for LGBTQ+ Students.
Research will involve discussing your sexual relationships, sexual orientation, substance use, and other behaviors.
Transgender and Nonbinary Faculty
This research is IRB approved.
Faculty members may participate in a doctoral study from University of Tennessee, Knoxville about their experiences in higher education.
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
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.
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.
Trans Perspectives On Laws And Community Attitudes - PAID
Michigan State University
We are looking for individuals who identify as trans or nonbinary to participate in a study about the impacts of laws and community attitudes.
To participate, you must a) identify as trans or nonbinary, b) be aged 18-24, and c) currently live in a state or territory where anti-trans legislation has been considered.
Eligible individuals would complete a 1.5 hour interview over zoom; participants would receive a $60 gift card. If you are interested, email kimbal73@msu.edu or complete a survey here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ZoArgnAQ1fk6d8.
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
Share Your Story - LGBTQ+ Study Outreach- PAID
This study is looking to understand how the current socio political climate affects LGBTQ+ women. Each interview participant will be compensated with a 40 dollar amazon gift card. Take this screener to see if you qualify: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUydjj6kJlJtZhVuveYuOY0JAXo-KPqtdcNV_jA1wWBy1mZQ/alreadyresponded?usp=header