GiftAFeeling's Shared Secrets Lab (TSSL) is the world's #1 R&D lab focusing in gifting-psychology, particularly corporate gifts, promotional products, and branded merchandise. Learn more about the lab.
The Research Fellowship at The Shared Secrets Lab offers psychology students the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in gift-giving psychology. As a fellow, you will conduct literature reviews, work with proprietary data, and have your research published in the Journal of Gift Psychology. This fellowship provides mentorship from experienced researchers, access to valuable resources, and opportunities for professional growth, including future roles and publications in top-tier journals. It’s an ideal opportunity for students seeking hands-on research experience in a globally recognized lab.
What's in it for you?
1) The "Published" Edge: You will lead a literature research project with the goal of official publication in The Journal of Gift Psychology. Having a citable paper as an undergraduate/graduate student puts you in the top 1% of applicants for any future role or PhD program.
2) Experience: Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Formal Experience Letter and a Letter of Recommendation that speaks to your ability to apply psychology to real-world business and tech.
3) Proprietary Data Access: You won't be starting from scratch. You will have access to proprietary insights and data to help guide your literature review.
4) A Global Network: You will be part of an R&D lab environment, with opportunities to transition into future paid roles, ambassador positions, or even reviewer boards.
5) The "Multichannel" Portfolio: Beyond our internal journals, we provide the path for you to adapt your work for high-authority psychology platforms, academic repositories, and poster presentations.
6) Elite Mentorship & SME Guidance: You won’t be researching in a vacuum. You will receive direct guidance and mentorship from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and seasoned researchers. This is a "backstage pass" to learn the shortcuts, methodologies, and insider frameworks used in high-level R&D labs.
7) The "Modern Researcher" Skillset (AI & GEO): In a world of AI, traditional research is changing. We teach you Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)—how to write so that AI models (like ChatGPT and Perplexity) cite your work as the primary source. This is a "future-proof" skill that 99% of other students won't have.