SONA

SONA is an online research management platform developed by Sona Systems. It is widely used in higher education to streamline the recruitment, scheduling, and tracking of participants for academic research studies, particularly in psychology, behavioral sciences, and communications departments.

Key Features

• Participant Recruitment: Facilitates easy recruitment of students and volunteers for research studies.
• Scheduling & Calendar Management: Allows participants to sign up for study sessions and receive automated reminders.
• Study Tracking: Monitors participant enrollment, completion, and credit allocation for courses or programs.
• Automated Communication: Sends emails and notifications to participants and researchers to streamline coordination.
• Reporting & Analytics: Provides detailed reports on participation, demographics, and study completion metrics.

Benefits

• Efficient Study Management: Simplifies scheduling, tracking, and coordination of research participants.
• Improved Participant Engagement: Makes it easier for participants to sign up and stay informed about research studies.
• Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintains reliable data on participant activity, course credits, and study outcomes.
• Time-Saving for Researchers: Automates administrative tasks, allowing researchers to focus on study design and analysis.
• Compliance & Reporting Support: Helps ensure adherence to research policies and institutional requirements.

SONA is available to authorized faculty, research staff, and students participating in academic research studies. Access is granted based on research roles, course requirements, and institutional affiliation.

This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* departments and users, as it is institutionally licensed and supported.

*Questions regarding access or eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*