Volunteering for an fMRI study


If you would like to volunteer, please contact:


Project Description

The fMRI Lab at the Centre for Magnetic Resonance is conducting some more brain mapping studies involving functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and is calling for normal, healthy volunteers aged between 18 and 40 years.


Volunteer Tasks

You will be asked to perform an interactive psychological task in a MRI scanner. For example, it could involve viewing images projected onto a screen, and/or hearing words presented through headphones, and you would be required to make some sort of response, either by pressing a button or speaking out loud. You will be informed about the nature of the task before the scan and will be able to practice it while outside the magnet so that you are familiar with it.


The timeframe of the research volunteer's work

Each fMRI session can be expected to take about 60 minutes of preparation and imaging time.


Location of research that volunteer will assist with

The Centre for Magnetic Resonance performs fMRI studies at two sites: St Lucia campus (Gehrmann Laboratories - building 60) where the 2T system is located and the Wesley Hospital where the 4T system is located. Maps are available for both sites: Wesley Hospital and Gehrmann Laboratories.


Any other relevant information

You will be reimbursed $30 for travel costs/participation should you choose to volunteer.

We do not provide a clinical service, so cannot offer comment on the MRI scans, which are acquired for research purposes only.

If you would like to participate in the study could you please email: mri_bookings_at_cmr.uq.edu.au

Please leave your daytime contact number so we may ring you to discuss the study and provide reminders about appointment times.


Required/preferred skills of the volunteer

Right-handed and have English as a first language. No history of significant head injury, neurological or psychiatric disorder, nor use of psychotropic medication (e.g., antidepressants). 20/20 natural or corrected vision. Those with corrected vision will need to bring contact lenses to participate. Weight less than 100 kg.


Application Date

Ongoing