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1-on-1 Interview in Woodside on AI Children's Toy - $100
Are you excited about the future of children's toys? Participants are invited to a 60-minute in-person 1-on-1 interview about a new AI toy designed for kids aged 4-7. Qualified participants will receive $100 if completed by August 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.
Research Study on Private Market Investing - $85
Have you invested in private companies before? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online research study about your experiences with private market investments. Qualified participants will receive $85 if completed by September 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 Financial Crime Prevention - $22
How can financial institutions enhance their crime prevention efforts? Participants are invited to a 15-minute online unmoderated task about financial crime prevention and regulatory technology. Qualified participants will receive $22 if completed by August 29, 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 Employee Technology Management - $85
How does your organization handle employee technology? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online interview about managing employee computers and workplace technology. Qualified participants will receive $85 if completed by September 4, 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 Building Management Systems - $100
Are you aware of the latest pricing strategies in building management systems? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online interview about subscription-led commercial models and their impact on software procurement and delivery. Qualified participants will receive $100 if completed by September 11, 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 Voting Quiz Utility - $45
Are you a student looking to make informed voting choices? Participants are invited to a 45-minute online 1-on-1 interview about a new election quiz product designed for Texas students. Qualified participants will receive $45 if completed by August 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.
Research Study on Business Operations - $75
How do professionals streamline corporate administration? Participants are invited to a 30-minute online research study about managing operational workflows and compliance in organizations. Qualified participants will receive $75 if completed by September 25, 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 Identity Verification Solutions - $50
How does your organization evaluate new identity verification solutions? Participants are invited to a 30-minute online research study about emerging identity verification capabilities. Qualified participants will receive $50 if completed by September 8, 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 Network Architecture - $150
Are you a network architect or enterprise architect involved in designing network architectures? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online research study about network design and innovations. Qualified participants will receive $150 if completed by August 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.
What paid studies near me pay, by type
One averaged range hides most of what matters. These are the formats you'll actually be offered.
| Format | Typical pay | Time | What it involves |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-person, in your metro | $75–$300 | 1–2 hours | Focus groups, interviews, and product tests at a research facility. Concentrated in large metros — if you are not in one, there will be genuinely less of this. |
| Clinical visits near you | $100–$2,000+ | One visit to several months | Trials at hospitals and dedicated research sites. Geographically tied, well paid, and screened on health criteria. |
| Remote but state-restricted | $50–$200 | 30–90 min | Video interviews and focus groups open only to residents of your state, usually for licensing or regulatory reasons. Counts as 'near you' without requiring travel. |
| Fully online, anywhere in the US | $10–$150 | 15–60 min | Open regardless of location. This is what fills the gap when nothing in-person is running nearby, and it is most of what exists outside the big metros. |
How paid studies near me actually work
Searching for studies near you turns up two quite different things, and separating them saves a lot of wasted effort. In-person research clusters where the facilities are — a handful of large metros — so results for 'near me' are dominated by cities you may not live in. Everything else is remote, and for remote studies proximity is irrelevant; what matters is which state you live in, because a great many studies restrict eligibility by state. The practical approach is to check what is running in your metro, then filter the remote listings by your state and treat that as your real pool.
Who gets selected
For in-person work, being able to reach the facility reliably at the scheduled time is most of it — recruiters weight no-show risk heavily and will not book someone travelling two hours for a $75 session. For remote work, state residency is usually the binding constraint. If you live outside a major metro, the honest position is that your opportunity is mostly online, and that is not a small pool: it is the majority of paid research now.
How to spot a scam
Local listings are where scams concentrate, because 'near me' searches lead people to classified ads rather than to research firms. Legitimate in-person studies take place at a named facility, clinic, or campus building — never a private residence, a hotel room, or a car park. Nobody should ask you to pay a deposit to hold a session slot, and no legitimate study pays by sending you a cheque to deposit and partially return. More on spotting research scams.
How this compares
This page answers where; the others answer what. If you already know you want survey work, focus groups, market research, or psychology studies, those pages go deeper on the format, the pay, and the screening. Use this one to work out what is actually available in your area first, then follow the format that fits.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find paid research studies near me?+
Browse by your city below, or create a free account and filter by online vs in-person and location. Online studies are available anywhere in the US.
Are there in-person paid studies in my city?+
We list in-person focus groups and clinical trials in major metros. Even if there's none nearby today, online studies are always open to you.
How much do local studies pay?+
In-person focus groups typically pay $75–$300, clinical trials more, and online studies $50–$300. Each listing shows the payout up front.
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How do I find paid research studies near me?
You can find paid research studies near you — in-person focus groups ($75–$300), clinical trials, and interviews in major US cities — plus online studies open to anyone in your state that you can do from home. StudySnag lists both in one feed, so there's always something whether or not a research facility is nearby, and you see the payout before you register.
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