Earn $110 in 90 Minutes: Paid Research Study

Mindrift•Mountain View, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is conducting an in-person research study examining how people communicate and interact in everyday group conversations. Adults in the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California, area are invited to participate in a guided conversation session with a small group of 2–4 people and a trained moderator. Sessions last about 90 minutes and cover everyday, non-sensitive topics. Conversations are recorded on video and audio for research purposes. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining the study and how recordings are used and stored. Participants may ask questions and withdraw from the study. Eligible participants receive $110 through Mindrift after completing one session; travel costs are not covered. To apply, register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire. Eligible applicants will be invited to book a session. Research sessions take place on weekdays between November 2026 and March 2027.

Requirements

Be 18–64 years of age.
Live in or be able to travel to Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California.
Be comfortable holding a conversation 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 session on a weekday between November 2026 and March 2027.
Have not previously participated in the study; each person participates once.

Responsibilities

Check in on site with the study coordinator, who will guide participants through the process.
Join a guided conversation with a small group of 2–4 people and a trained moderator.
Discuss everyday, non-sensitive topics.
Participate in an approximately 90-minute session that is recorded on video and audio for research purposes.