FAQ
Recruiting adult participants
This howto details how to go about recruiting adult participants in the ILS Labs. If you would like to participate in an experiment yourself, as a participant, see our website for participants. Contents Who can use the ILS adult participant database? How many and what kind of participants are in the database? How does it…
Read moreCan I test participants outside opening hours?
If there are no alternative options for conducting your experiment, scheduling participants outside of regular opening hours is possible. You can see the opening hours of the buildings here. Opening the facilities on weekends entails considerable expenses due to the employment of additional employees at weekend rates. Therefore, testing participants during weekends should be restricted….
Read moreI’ve been told that I can purchase something for the lab, how do I get reimbursed?
In order to keep the labs functional, we often need to buy/replace small things like rubbing alcohol for EEG, baby wipes, eye make-up remover for eye-tracking, etc. If you’ve been given the OK by lab support to buy something like this, this is how you get reimbursed: Go to mijn.uu.nl (you need to be an…
Read moreCan I record a video in the ILS Labs?
At the ILS labs we do not have the equipment and knowledge required to support you in making high-quality videos. You could consider borrowing a camera (on FRIS) and a tripod to film at a location of your choice. The Flex Lab (K.03A) might be adequate for your needs. For best results, we refer you…
Read moreArrange money for participants
First of all, clarify budget arrangements Always arrange for budget to pay your participants, before you start participant recruitment, and make sure that you obtain approval in writing. The money for the participants will typically come from your project, or your supervisor’s project – this needs to be sorted out before you start running. If…
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