Thank you for your interest in joining the UniCoV study at NUI Galway. Please read the Volunteer Consent and Participant Information Leaflet details below before continuing.
You will be expected to:
- Have a computer with a camera or smartphone
- Read and understand the participant information leaflet
- Complete the consent form
- Register
- Collect the participant package
A full list of collection and drop-off locations is available below. - Carry out tests
- Upload your results and drop off saliva samples to campus drop-off boxes
- Complete weekly questionnaires
- Continue to follow public health guidelines as advised with regard to test results.
Participants' Testing Pack Collection Locations
Testing packs can be collected at the collection location:
The UniCoV Hub - Arts Millennium Building, Ground Floor, AMB-G002, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday- Thursday, 10.00 AM to 2.00 PM Friday.
Saliva Sample Drop-off Locations: Saliva samples must be left in the drop-off locations before 4:00 PM on Mondays and Thursdays while testing.
| Location | Address Information | Access Type |
| Library Foyer | South Campus | Open |
| Goldcrest Village | Upper Newcastle, H91 F78F | Open |
| Arts Millennium Building | South Campus | Open |
| Clinical Sciences Institute | Passageway by Stem Cafe | Open |
| Day-Today Shop | Corrib Village | Open |
| Áras Moyola | North Campus | Open |
| Áras na Mac Léinn | Foyer across from Socs Box Floor Plan | Google Maps | Open |
| Áras de Brún* | Floor 1, outside room ADB1015 | Restricted* |
| Martin Ryan Building* | Ground Floor Foyer | Restricted* |
| Martin Ryan Building Annex* | Ground Floor - Inside main door | Restricted* |
| Orbsen Building* | Ground Floor Atrium | Restricted* |
| Alice Perry Engineering Building* | Ground Floor Atrium - Riverside Reception Desk | Restricted* |
| Biosciences Building* | Ground Floor Atrium | Restricted* |
For more information on the study, you can read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section. The UniCoV research study leaders can be viewed here.