Here you will find examples of citizen science projects for inspiration, organized by subject area and the phase of the project in which citizens are involved.
Development of the question
- Biomedical research
- External crowdsourcing of ideas for research projects:
- Involvement of specific groups in the development of ideas, for example patients in biomedical research projects, e.g. in priority setting partnerships
Data collection
- Ecology
- Help with the nationwide monitoring of bird populations, Swiss Ornithological Institute Sempbach
- History
- Help with the documentation of Jewish life, Jewish Places
Data analysis
- Astronomy
- Help with the identification of black holes, Radio Galaxy Zoo: LOFAR
Communication of research results
- History: Pupils led the preparation of an exhibition on European slaves, SLAVES
Involvement in various phases of the project
- Biomedicine: involvement in research on rare diseases, SelEe