Paid Research Study: $110 for a 90-Minute In-Person Session

Mindrift•Fremont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting adults in the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California, for a paid, in-person research study about communication and interaction in everyday group conversations. Participants join a small group of 2–4 people for a guided conversation led by a trained moderator. Topics are everyday and non-sensitive, such as planning a birthday celebration or making everyday decisions. The session lasts about 90 minutes and is recorded on video and audio for research purposes. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining what is involved and how recordings are used and stored. Participants may ask questions at any point and choose to withdraw. Eligible applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; those who qualify are invited to book a session. Each person may participate once. The study runs from November 2026 through March 2027, with sessions available on weekdays. Compensation is $110 after completing the session; travel costs are not covered.

Requirements

Be 18–64 years of age.
Live in or be able to travel to the 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 participated in this study before; each person participates once.

Responsibilities

Check in on site with the study coordinator, who will guide the participant through the process.
Join a small group of 2–4 people for a guided conversation led by 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.