Nutritional research – Participation in studies
Wageningen University & Research conducts scientific studies on the effects of nutrition on human health. Through our research, we aim to expand knowledge on how nutrition can contribute to a healthy and balanced life. Healthy eating helps provide essential nutrients, maintain a healthy body weight, support more sustainable food choices and reduce the risk of disease. Every year, hundreds of people participate in these studies. You can also contribute to this important research by joining one of our studies. By taking part, you help advance science — and in many cases, you will receive compensation for your participation.
Become a participant
Are you curious about the impact of nutrition on health? Or would you like to contribute to research that helps future generations eat healthier?
Then sign up as a participant at Wageningen University & Research. Participation is entirely without obligation:
- You will receive detailed information in advance.
- You can stop at any time.
- You choose which studies you want to participate in.
View current studies or register for our database to be automatically notified of new studies.
Wanted: participants
The division of Human Nutrition and Health of WUR is specialised in scientific research in the field of food and human health. We regularly start new research projects for which we need participants. Most researches are aimed at Dutch-speaking people. Please check the Dutch page for a total overview of all researches.
Do you have any questions about participation, studies or our research facilities?
Please contact the Nutrition Research Department.
Nutritional Research Department
Frequently Asked Questions
You make an important contribution to scientific research and also often receive financial remuneration for taking part.
As often as you like, but never in two studies at the same time. Moreover, there should always be at least three months in between studies, although this varies per research. For questions, contact the relevant research team.
As soon as possible after the entire study has been completed.
This varies per study and will always be clearly indicated.
This varies per study; any medication not allowed will be clearly indicated for the specific study.
Yes, you can. The building also has Wi-Fi and we have set up a 'living room' with a quiet working/reading area and a space where you can watch TV.
You can remove your information and registration at any time after logging into your profile.
Your information is stored in our database and will only be used for acquisitioning research participants.
We try to limit risks as much as possible; the information brochure for the study will always highlight any risks and these will be further explained during the information meetings.