Earn $110 in 90 Minutes: Paid Research Study
About The Position
Mindrift is conducting an in-person research study about how people communicate and interact in everyday group conversations. Adults in the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California, are invited to join one paid, guided conversation session with a small group of 2–4 people, led by a trained moderator. Sessions last about 90 minutes and cover everyday, non-sensitive topics. Conversations are recorded on video and audio for research purposes. Participants check in with an on-site coordinator, who guides them through the session. Participation is voluntary and requires signing a consent form explaining the study and how recordings are used and stored. Participants may ask questions at any point and may withdraw. Each person may participate once. The study pays $110 after the session; travel costs are not covered. Sessions take place in person on weekdays in Santa Clara or Sunnyvale, from November 2026 through March 2027.
Requirements
- Be 18–64 years of age.
- Live in or be able to travel to the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California.
- Be comfortable conversing in English; non-native speakers and all accents are welcome.
- Be comfortable being recorded on video and audio during the session.
- Be able to attend one in-person weekday session between November 2026 and March 2027.
- Have not participated in this study before.
- No previous experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- A flexible weekday schedule; the study notes that students, stay-at-home parents, retirees, and freelancers may be a good fit.
- Adults aged 50–64 and people who speak English as a second language are especially welcome.
Responsibilities
- Check in on site with the study coordinator.
- Take part in a guided conversation with 2–4 other participants and a trained moderator.
- Discuss everyday, non-sensitive topics during an approximately 90-minute session.
- Allow the conversation to be recorded on video and audio for research purposes.
- Complete registration, identity verification, a short AI interview and questions, sign the consent form, and select a session date and time.
Benefits
- $110 compensation for one 90-minute session, paid through Mindrift after completion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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