$110 for 90 Minutes: Paid Study - French Speakers

Mindrift•Milpitas, CA

2d•Onsite

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, area are invited to participate in a paid, guided conversation session. Sessions take place in Santa Clara or Sunnyvale on weekdays between November 2026 and March 2027. Participants check in with an on-site coordinator and join a small group of 2–4 people for a conversation led by a trained moderator. Discussion topics are everyday and non-sensitive, such as planning a birthday celebration or making everyday decisions. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and is recorded on video and audio for research purposes. Participation is voluntary and requires signing a consent form explaining the study and the use and storage of recordings. Participants may ask questions and withdraw from the study. Compensation is $110 for one completed session, paid through Mindrift; travel costs are not covered. Applicants register on Mindrift and verify their identity, complete a short AI interview and a few questions, then sign the consent form and select a session time.

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 weekday session between November 2026 and March 2027.
Have not participated in this study before; each person may participate once.
No previous experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Adults aged 50–64 and people who speak English as a second language are especially welcome.
A flexible weekday schedule may be a good fit; students, stay-at-home parents, retirees, and freelancers are welcomed.

Responsibilities

Check in on site with the study coordinator.
Participate in a guided conversation with a group of 2–4 people, led by a trained moderator.
Discuss everyday, non-sensitive topics.
Take part in one approximately 90-minute session that is recorded on video and audio for research purposes.
Complete the registration and identity verification process, a short AI interview, and study questions; sign the consent form and choose a session time.