Research opportunities We are often contacted by researchers wishing to talk to adopted people and adopters as part of their research. Below are some current opportunities. Please note that Adoption UK does not have any involvement in these projects. Whilst we will only ever share details of research with full ethical approval, we are in no way endorsing the research, or the work of the researcher. We always advise that you read all the information provided and talk to the researcher before deciding whether to get involved. Adopters Lancaster University are seeking adopters to participate in a survey which aims to gather information about adopters mental health and support needs. The survey will accompany the findings of mental health workshops which have previously taken place and is open to anyone who is an adopter (those who have had a child or children placed), aged over 18 years old, understands written English and has had experience of the UK adoption process. If you are interested in taking part, you can contact the research team at [email protected] or speak directly to the Principal Investigator, Prof. Laura Machin, at [email protected] Researchers at Birmingham City University are looking for volunteers to take part in a study into post adoption social work and FASD. Participants must be parent carers of children suspected to have, or diagnosed with, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). England only and with a full adoption order. If you are interested in taking part you can contact the researcher [email protected] Download flyer for more information about the project Adopted people Social Media & Adoptee Identity Researchers from The University of Sheffield are looking for adult adoptees who would like to take part in research on adoptee identity, social media & media narratives of adoption. For more information please contact Annalisa Toccara-Jones - Email: [email protected] Download flyer for more information about the project Creative Workshops for Adult Adoptees ‘Dear, Love From…’ is a research and development project for adult adoptees taking place in Newport, Wales between August – September 2024. Download flyer for more information about the project Back to Top Manage Cookie Preferences