Paid Research Studies at NYU
Get paid $50–$300+ for online research studies, surveys, and remote focus groups open to NY residents at NYU, plus in-person studies at NYU when available. NYU students are frequently recruited for paid psychology, behavioral, and market-research studies around Greenwich Village and across NYC.
Online studies open to NY residents
227 online studies are open to anyone in NY right now — take part from home, on your schedule, plus 4 in-person studies at NYU.
Multi-Day Study in NYC on Data Collection - $1200
Are you a native Hebrew speaker born and raised in Israel? Participants are invited to a three-day in-person multi-day study about data collection. Qualified participants will receive $1200 if completed by October 28, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
CASTING McDonald’s Crew + Fans for a Commercial - $800+
CASTING McDONALD'S CREW + FANS FOR A COMMERCIAL! 🍔🍟 PAID! Vitamin Enriched, a real people casting company, is casting for current and former McDonald's employees, crew members, operators, customers, fans and franchisees for an upcoming commercial about their most loyal team members! We're looking for the most passionate people across the U.S. who have a special connection to McDonald’s and want to share their experience and what they've contributed to the brand. Maybe you're a former crew member who started working at McDonald's as a teenager, and those were the best days. Maybe you're a current crew member who is known as a local celebrity within your community. Maybe you're a manager or operator who has spent years building a team and creating opportunities for the people who work with you. Maybe you're a devoted McDonald's fan or customer with a unique story to tell. Whatever your story is, we want to hear from you. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form to be considered! Space is limited, subject to availability. Criteria for qualification are subject to change at any time and without notice
Focus Group in NYC on Lifestyle Trends - $275
Are you passionate about sharing content on social media? Participants are invited to a 135-minute online focus group about lifestyle interests like fashion, food, skincare, and makeup. Qualified participants will receive $275 if completed by October 30, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
Focus Group in NYC on Technology - $150
Interested in trying new technology? Join an in-person technology testing study in Midtown NYC starting in October 2026. Participants will receive $150 for their time. Adults ages 18 and older may qualify, even if they have participated in a previous study. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Space is limited, subject to availability. Criteria for qualification are subject to change at any time and without notice.
Research Study on OT Engineering - $100
Are you an OT engineer looking to influence product development? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online research study about the future of OT engineering products. Qualified participants will receive $100 if completed by October 30, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
Research Study on Call Centre Software - $80
What challenges do you face with call centre software during live customer interactions? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online 1-on-1 interview about the functionalities and issues of software used in live calls. Qualified participants will receive $80 if completed by November 2, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
Research Study on AI Visibility in Marketing - $60
How does AI influence your marketing experience? Participants are invited to a 132-minute online research study about AI's role in marketing and customer experiences. Qualified participants will receive $60 if completed by November 21, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
Research Study on Digital Tools for Insurance Agents - $25
How do digital tools shape your work as an insurance agent? Participants are invited to a 16-minute online unmoderated task about their experiences and workflows using technology in their daily tasks. Qualified participants will receive $25 if completed by November 22, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
Research Study on Technology - $225
How familiar are you with the latest technology? Participants are invited to a 45-minute online 1-on-1 discussion about current technological advancements. Qualified participants will receive $225 if completed by October 23, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
How to get paid for research studies at NYU
Most paid research open to NYU is now online — remote focus groups over video, online interviews, paid surveys, product tests, and diary studies you can do from home, open to anyone in NY. NYU students are frequently recruited for paid psychology, behavioral, and market-research studies around Greenwich Village and across NYC. StudySnag aggregates these into one feed so you don't have to hunt across panels, Craigslist, and university boards.
Most studies pay $50–$300, and paid clinical trials can pay significantly more. Because the studies are remote, you can take part whether you're near Greenwich Village or Washington Square or anywhere else in NY — and in-person focus groups and trials at NYU are listed here whenever recruiters are running them.
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Because NYU sits in the middle of Manhattan, students here can reach in-person focus groups and clinical studies across the city that students on more isolated campuses can't — on top of the online studies open to anyone in New York.
Getting started is free: create an account, tell us a little about yourself, and browse the studies you qualify for at NYU. Registering takes one tap, and you're paid directly by the research panel on completion.
Who runs paid research at NYU
- The NYU psychology subject pool
- Departmental behavioural and cognitive studies run out of the Washington Square buildings during term, and are the most common first paid study for undergraduates here.
- NYU Langone Health
- The university's academic medical centre on the East Side runs clinical trials that recruit New Yorkers generally, students included, and screen on health criteria rather than enrolment.
- Manhattan's commercial focus-group facilities
- New York has the densest concentration of market-research facilities in the country, most of them in Midtown, and they recruit from the general public rather than through the university.
What paid studies at NYU actually pay
Three different pay scales overlap at NYU, and confusing them is the usual mistake. Departmental psychology sessions are short and pay modestly, sometimes offering course credit in place of cash. Imaging studies pay noticeably better because scanner time is expensive and screening is strict. Commercial focus groups booked through Midtown facilities pay the most per hour of anything reachable on foot from campus — and they have nothing to do with NYU.
Getting to in-person studies at NYU
NYU has no walled campus; its buildings are scattered around Washington Square, so campus studies are a short walk apart rather than a bus ride. The subway is what makes the rest work — Langone on the East Side and the Midtown research facilities are both well under half an hour from Greenwich Village, which is why NYU students can realistically do studies that have nothing to do with their university.
When recruiting picks up at NYU
The subject pool opens with each semester and empties over winter and summer breaks, when a large share of students leave the city. Commercial recruiting in Manhattan does the opposite and runs hardest through the summer, so the two streams cover each other's gaps almost exactly.
Paid research studies at NYU — FAQ
Do NYU studies pay cash or course credit?+
Both, and the listing says which. Studies run through the psychology department's subject pool often offer course credit to students in relevant classes, while grant-funded and imaging studies pay cash. Anything recruited through a commercial facility rather than the university always pays cash.
Can I take part in NYU studies if I'm not a student?+
Many, yes. NYU Langone's clinical trials and most grant-funded research recruit from the general New York public and screen on age or health criteria, not enrolment. The departmental subject pool is the main exception, since those studies are usually limited to students taking particular courses.
How is this different from the New York page?+
This page covers research recruiting at and around NYU — the subject pool, Langone, and the studies within walking or subway distance of Washington Square. The New York page covers the wider metro, including the commercial focus-group industry across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New Jersey, which recruits independently of any university.
How much do paid research studies at NYU pay?+
Most paid studies for NYU participants pay between $50 and $300, while clinical trials can pay much more. You'll always see the exact payout before you register.
Are there online paid studies for NYU students?+
Yes. Many studies are fully online and open to anyone in NY, so you can take part from Greenwich Village or anywhere nearby. In-person focus groups and clinical trials are also listed when available.
Do I need to be a student to join?+
No — anyone US-based can join. NYU students are especially in demand, but it's open to everyone.
How do I get started?+
Create a free StudySnag account, tell us a bit about yourself, and browse the studies you qualify for at NYU. Registering for a study takes one tap.
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How much do paid research studies at NYU pay?
Paid research studies open to NY residents and NYU students typically pay $50–$300+, and clinical trials pay more; the top study on StudySnag right now pays $1,200. Right now 227 online studies are open to anyone in NY, plus 4 in-person studies at NYU. You always see the exact payout before you register, and it's free to join.
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