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Nationwide USA
Teen Research Session (Ages 16–18)
A two-part remote research session is currently screening teens.
Payout: Up to $120 ($70 for Part 1 survey + $50 bonus if selected for Part 2 webcam group)
Time Commitment: Up to 3 hours total availability required
Requirements: Ages 16–18, reliable computer with webcam and microphone, prompt attendance
Vision Care Project
Do you wear prescription glasses or contact lenses? A new 1-hour online research study is currently selecting participants.
Payout: $125 (if chosen)
Time: 1 hour (October 2026)
Requirements: Ages 18+, computer with webcam/mic, and headphones/earbuds
PRC Global Market Research is looking for adults who have experienced a major battery failure or safety incident with a lithium-ion device (e-bike, smartphone, power tool, tablet, etc.).
Dates: Oct 26 – Nov 9, 2026
Format: Online (45-min webcam interview + 1 week of brief video tasks)
Requirement: Proof of incident required
Compensation: $400
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Join the Decision Drivers database to participate in paid consumer studies on upcoming products and advertising.
Reward: Cash or gift cards
Format: Focus groups, interviews, and product tests
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Join the Q-Insights participant database to get invited to upcoming paid market research studies and focus groups.
Sign-up Time: Under 5 minutes
Format: Ongoing research study invites
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Paid Product Test: UV Lip & Body Care
Test a new SPF product at home and complete online feedback surveys.
Who: Ages 18–45 (daily SPF users)
Where: Nationwide (shipped to you) or Erie, PA pickup
Reward: Paid incentive
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60-minute online medical study for adults nationwide.
Who: Ages 25–74 (Photo ID required)
Format: 60-min online session
Pay: $100–$199
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Cannabis Habits & Routines Study (User Interviews)
23-minute unmoderated AI interview discussing cannabis habits, routines, and experiences.
Device: Computer with webcam, tablet, or phone
Pay: $35 digital gift card
Join the official McCormick panel to participate in upcoming food and flavor taste tests and consumer studies.
Who: Adults ages 18+ (Minors can participate via a parent's profile)
Format: Product taste tests and food feedback studies
Reward: Paid participation per completed test
States Based focus group
Texas
Precision Research is recruiting Texas residents who have moved within the past 5 years for a virtual research study.
Payout: $100
Time: 1 hour
Dates: Oct. 12th – 21st
Requirements: Texas resident, relocated in the last 5 years
👉 Apply Here
Colombia South Carolina
Market Research
Get invited to paid focus groups, interviews, and product tests.
Perk: Paid opportunities to test products and share opinions
How: Join the participant database to receive local & online study alerts
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(Virginia Residents)
Jury Impressions is recruiting residents in the Hampton Roads and Peninsula area to review and share feedback on a legal case.
Payout: $110
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Duration: 2–4 hours (Online via Zoom)
Eligibility: Ages 18+, U.S. citizen, working webcam/mic, and residing in Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Gloucester County, James City County, Mathews County, or York County
👉 Apply Here
New Orleans Perspectives (Local & Nationwide)
Join the participant database to get matched with upcoming research sessions in New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, and nationwide online.
Payout: Typically $75 to $400 per study
Location: New Orleans area & Nationwide (Remote)
Formats: Online, phone, in-home, or in-person (hotel/office)
Topics: Discussion groups covering new ideas, products, and everyday services
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Adler Weiner Research is seeking SF Bay Area residents for a 1-hour interview on arts and culture.
Dates: Oct – Nov 2026
Format: 1-hour online session
Eligibility: San Francisco Bay Area residents
Pay: $150 digital payment
👉 Apply Here
Fieldwork Phoenix is seeking critical care nurses for an upcoming in-person paid research study in the Biltmore area of Phoenix.
Dates: October 19 – November 13, 2026
Location: In-person (Biltmore area of Phoenix, AZ)
Eligibility: Nurses currently working in a critical care environment
Format & Duration: 2 study sessions (6 hours total time commitment)
Incentive: $1,160 (plus a $100 referral bonus if you refer a qualifying nurse)
View Post & Comment "NURSE" to Apply
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Opinions LTD is seeking snackers for an upcoming in-person paid research study.
Who: Snackers ages 29–64
Where: East Hanover, NJ (in or around)
Dates: October 13–15
Reward: Paid research study
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Tasteocracy is looking for participants to test a new makeup product and share feedback.
Who: Women ages 18–55 with fair, medium, or caramel skin tones
Where: Plymouth, MN area
Study ID: Test #43856 ("Ready to Put Your Beauty Routine to the Test?")
Pay: $60
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90-minute online Zoom focus group discussing family grocery shopping habits.
Who: Latina moms (ages 25–60) with children at home
Where: Houston or Dallas–Fort Worth, TX areas (Online via Zoom)
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
Pay: $175
👉 Apply Here