How to Be Part of a Paid Research Study

Learn how to be part of a paid research study.

Are you a student looking for ways to earn extra money?

Have you lost your job, or are simply looking for additional income to help pay your bills?

You can earn extra money by becoming part of a paid research study. To learn more, keep reading.

Instructions

1. Types of Paid Research Studies

   There are several ways that you can become part of a paid research study. You can complete surveys or join focus groups online for the purpose of market research. You can also participate in person for clinical trials that may involve the testing of new drugs or other forms of research.

2. Paid Surveys and Focus Groups

   There are literally thousands of sites that offer paid surveys and focus groups that you can join. Many of the sites are free to join, but some require a fee to sign up, and these should probably be avoided. You would be wise to be suspicious of any site that wants you to provide a service and pay for it.

   Find ones that offer real cash via Paypal or a similar payment method. Sites that offer points will not pay your bills, and you usually have to earn an impossible amount of points to before you can redeem them for even a minuscule prize. Similarly, sites that offer gift cards for your services are not much use to people who need to earn real cash, and the gift cards that are offered are for stores of their choice.

3. Clinical Trials

   Another type of paid research study is medical research. There is high demand for qualified individuals who are willing to participate in clinical trials. To find clinical trials in your area, you can ask your family doctor, or check bulletin boards at hospitals and universities. There is also a vast amount of information available online about clinical trials in all areas and countries. There are studies that require healthy people with no medical conditions as well as ones for people with specific medical conditions. (For example, allergies, asthma or arthritis)

4. To find paid research studies to participate in you need to keep your eyes open. Search through places like craigslist, classified ads, drug company websites, etc. You should also keep an eye out when you're out and about and listen to the radio. Frequently you will just come across paid research studies just by looking out for it. You can also check with your local colleges.

5. Whatever type of paid research study you choose to participate in, be sure to 'read the fine print' before proceeding. Be sure that you are willing to do what is expected of you and that the amount of payment is worthwhile.

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