From time to time, TENI are approached by researchers to share opportunities to participate in research with the trans community. We have added all opportunities we think are relevant to this page. Please note TENI is not affiliated with any of these research projects, and all questions relating to the projects should be directed to the research team involved.
• LGBTQI+ organization leader
• Trans and intersex community advocate
• Support group coordinator
• Peer counsellor
If so, we invite you to participate in a study we are doing involving showcasing trans and intersex themed educational materials for healthcare professionals and employers.
The study is being conducted by UCD as part of our role in the ActiveAid project, an EU funded initiative that aims to promote access to healthcare and employment opportunities for trans and intersex individuals.
What is involved:
– Read the educational materials in full
– Attend an online focus group where you will be shown a sample of the educational materials and asked to provide your views on them
– Complete a short questionnaire following the focus group.
Further details on what is involved are in the attached Participant Information Leaflet (PIL) and please contact us if you have any questions.
You can sign up for the study by completing the consent form via the QR code or link below. Alternatively, you can complete the attached consent form file and return it to us.
Regards,
John
Dr Rory Coyne, School of Population Health, RCSI, is looking to speak with people who vape and/or use alternative nicotine products (such as pouches) about their attitudes towards using these products, as part of the RCSI VAPE-INTERVENE project and in collaboration with HSE Tobacco Free Ireland.
If you are:
Aged 16+ and live in Ireland Vaping and/or using other nicotine products (like pouches) regularly Available for a 30-minute interview at the RCSI School of Population Health, 118 Stephen’s Green, or on Microsoft Teams
Then we would love to hear from you!
Please reach out for more details at
rorycoyne@rcsi.ie
Niall Farrell, DCU Institute of Education and DCU Anti-Bullying Centre
Research Overview:
This research explores how LGBTQ+ teachers experience and navigate heteronormativity Irish within post-primary schools. Heteronormativity is the assumption that heterosexuality is the norm and default sexual orientation of individuals. It aims to understand how LGBTQ+ teachers experience heteronormativity in their schools, including how they manage their professional identities, how school culture can impact pedagogical practice and how these experiences impact wellbeing and career progression.
Looking for:
If you are an LGBTQ+ teacher working in a post-primary school in Ireland, you are warmly invited to take part in either a focus group (45–50 minutes) or an individual interview (45–60 minutes). You’ll be invited to share your experiences and reflections in a confidential, supportive setting. Participation is fully voluntary, and confidentiality will be ensured. Sessions can take place at any date and time that suits you, and arrangements will work around your personal schedules. This study has received full ethical approval from the DCU Research Ethics Committee.
For more information or to express interest, please contact:
� lgbtqdcuresearch@gmail.com
This study explores how masculinities are expressed, negotiated, and experienced by men, including trans men, in digital spaces, focusing on the “Tribes” feature of the dating app Grindr. It examines how categories such as “Jock,” “Bear,” or “Twink” shape perceptions of gender, embodiment, and belonging, and how multiple masculinities coexist and intersect with queer identities. The findings aim to contribute to academic knowledge while offering insights for LGBTQ+ communities, educators, and practitioners.
Participation Criteria:
Self-identify as a man (including trans men).
Aged 18 or older.
Experience using Grindr or familiarity with its “Tribes” categories
Participation Details:
Participants will take part in a 45–60-minute online interview via Microsoft Teams. All data are confidential, and participation is voluntary.
Recruitment Period:
January – June 2026 (dates flexible)
For more information or to participate, please contact:
Vince Mallia, PhD Candidate, Heriot-Watt University
Email: vm3004@hw.ac.uk.ontent
