The Marshall Behavioral Research Lab (MBRL) is the behavioral research center of the USC Marshall School of Business. We help Marshall faculty and PhD students study how people think, feel, and make decisions, with lab space, specialized equipment, participant pools, and trained student research assistants.
How can we help?
Run a study in our lab, online, or in the field. Start with a free project consultation. | Take part in studies for course credit or for pay, and find answers to common questions. | USC students: apply to work as a research or student assistant. |
The Lab at a Glance
3lab suites in VPD | 6,550+community members in our Compensated Pool | 137online studies supported (AY 2024–25) | 1,800+hours of student research support (AY 2025–26) |
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Location: Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall (VPD), Lower Level, 635 Downey Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM
Email: behaviorallab@marshall.usc.edu
Phone: 213-821-9746
Research conduct and integrity: All research in the Marshall Behavioral Research Lab must be approved by the USC Institutional Review Board (IRB) and follow the policies and procedures of the USC Human Research Protection Program. Please also review USC's Responsible Conduct of Research guidance and the USC Code of Ethical Conduct in Research.