Paid research studies

Take part in academic and product studies. Usually the best-paid survey-style work.

6 listed

Paid research studies

Prolific

You take part in academic and AI-related online studies (surveys, experiments, AI evaluation tasks) posted by researchers. Each study pays a fixed reward set by the researcher, credited to your Prolific balance and cashed out to PayPal.

Typical pay
$8–$12/hour
Age
18+
  • Work comes and goes
  • Earnings not guaranteed
  • Taxable income

Paid research studies

CloudResearch Connect

You complete paid academic and market-research surveys and studies posted by researchers on CloudResearch's Connect platform. Payments accrue to your Connect balance and can be withdrawn to PayPal, a bank account or Amazon gift cards.

Typical pay
$7.50–$15/hour
Age
18+
  • Work comes and goes
  • Earnings not guaranteed
  • Taxable income

Paid research studies

Respondent

You apply via screeners to paid research studies - mostly remote interviews, focus groups and usability sessions - that are often aimed at professionals. You are paid a per-study incentive after the researcher confirms you attended.

Typical pay
$5–$250/study
Age
18+
  • Work comes and goes
  • Earnings not guaranteed
  • Taxable income
  • Unpaid assessment first

Paid research studies

User Interviews

You fill out screener surveys to qualify for paid UX and market research - interviews, surveys, usability tests and in-person sessions. Completed studies pay an incentive set by the researcher, usually delivered by Tremendous.

Typical pay
$20–$300/study
Age
18+
  • Work comes and goes
  • Earnings not guaranteed
  • Taxable income
  • Unpaid assessment first

Paid research studies

UserTesting

You test websites, apps and products while recording your screen and voice, or join live video conversations with companies. Each test shows its reward up front, and payments go to PayPal.

Typical pay
$10–$120/task
Age
18+
  • Work comes and goes
  • Earnings not guaranteed
  • Taxable income
  • Unpaid assessment first

Paid research studies

dscout

Through the dscout app, you complete research "missions" - diary studies, short express tasks, usability tests and interviews - often by recording short videos on your phone. Rewards are paid to PayPal after the mission closes.

Typical pay
$2–$200/study
Age
13+
  • Work comes and goes
  • Earnings not guaranteed
  • Taxable income

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