Get Involved

How to Participate in CITI-SCIENCE

Our research on citizen science in healthcare depends on the participation of both healthcare professionals and members of the public. There are several ways you can get involved:

For Healthcare Professionals & Researchers

If you are a healthcare professional or researcher working in one of our focus areas (neurodegenerative diseases, mental health, infectious diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, or rare diseases), you can participate by:

  • Completing our survey: Share your experiences and perspectives on citizen science in healthcare research
  • Participating in interviews: Provide in-depth insights as part of our case studies
  • Attending our workshops: Engage with other stakeholders to discuss citizen science practices

Express Interest as a Professional

For Patient Organizations & Non-professionals

If you are a patient, caregiver, or member of a patient organization with an interest in healthcare research, you can:

  • Complete our citizen survey: Share your motivations and experiences with participating in healthcare research
  • Join focus groups: Help us understand the barriers and enablers to citizen participation in science
  • Provide feedback on our findings: Ensure our research accurately captures diverse perspectives

Express Interest as a Citizen

For Policymakers & Research Managers

If you work in research policy, healthcare management, or research funding:

  • Join our stakeholder workshops: Help shape recommendations for enhancing citizen science in healthcare
  • Receive policy briefs: Get updates on our findings relevant to policy and management
  • Provide insights: Share your experiences with implementing citizen science initiatives

Express Interest as a Policymaker

Contact Us About Participation

If you’re interested in participating in any aspect of our research, please contact us and specify which component of the project you’re interested in.

Note: The recruitment phases for different components of the project will occur at different times throughout the 3-year project duration. By expressing interest, we’ll keep you informed about upcoming opportunities to participate.