Find a Citizen-Science Project
SciStarter is a giant catalog of real research projects that need everyday people, and you can filter by topic, age, and how you want to help. Pick something that excites you - counting fireflies, classifying photos, measuring water quality - and follow the link to start contributing. It is the easiest way to find citizen science that fits you, with no experience needed.
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
Flexible
Where
🌐 Online — join from anywhere
Min age
13+
Hosted by
SciStarter
Reviews
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ExampleSep 20, 2026
“Loved this one — the organizer had everything set up before we arrived and explained exactly what we'd be doing. It ran about 30 minutes long, which caught a few of us off guard, so plan for that. Would definitely come back.”
💡 Bring closed-toe shoes and a water bottle — it gets warm.