Paid Research Experiments at U of A

[kschott]

I'm a student at the U of A and enjoy participating in research studies and getting paid. It's a great way to support research and make a little extra cash. Check out:

http://experiment.rees.ualberta.ca/public/index.php

if you want to sign up. I get e-mails every month or so inviting me to participate and usually get about $20 for an hour (though many payouts are based on your decisions to motivate you!)

[couponcrazy86]

what types of things do you participate in?

[kschott]

It varies a lot and most are a bit complex to explain. I've recently done two experiments that simulate a silent auction system in which you pretend you're a farmer making decisions about participating in wetland reclamation. The projects tend to be quite interesting.

[frugalkitty]

I hope they don't turn me into a radio active unicorn lol.

Thanks for sharing it seems like it is not for medical experiments but for sociology experiments, this could be a fun way to make some extra cash.

[kschott]

I hope they don't turn me into a radio active unicorn lol.

Thanks for sharing it seems like it is not for medical experiments but for sociology experiments, this could be a fun way to make some extra cash.

Hahaha, good point; this is NOT medical research. It's also not regular sociology/psychology which for some reasons really likes the application of electric shocks in their experiments. This is for the faculty of agricultural, life, and environmental sciences which includes departments such as human ecology and rural sociology. They will always very clearly explain the potential risks to you (though I've never participated in a study that had any). I generally find participating quite interesting!

[TeaHoarder]

I didn't know about the one in ALES! There are also paid research studies from the School of Business: https://apps.business.ualberta.ca/re...r/Default.aspx

[Tweetybird999]

Nice. I participated in some when I was in school. They were linguistic, psychology (finger print research), new computer apps, etc.

[couponcrazy86]

sweet, ill have to look into it. im sure once they see an overflow of ppl willing to participate they will be happy

[kimmaylynn]

Thanks for posting

[mcandlish]

I signed up and received an invite via email today but it's during work hours (daytime weekday) hopefully there are some at other times or else I won't be able to participate

[kschott]

I just got out of a session and made $50.50 in less than an hour and a half! It was based on my decision-making and bidding but you are basically gauranteed $20 just for doing it. They have more sessions available next week.

I signed up and received an invite via email today but it's during work hours (daytime weekday) hopefully there are some at other times or else I won't be able to participate

Just so everyone knows, these are almost exclusively during work hours as they mostly just want to get people and students are easier to recruit during daytime hours.

[wolfwoman]

Thanks for posting! I've signed up today. it sounds just like the thing for me being a at home wife with no kids to look after.

[couponer4life]

Thanks so much op, I'm a u of a student too and I've never even heard of this! I signed up last week and did that same auction experiment where I made $58.25 in about an hour! Plus I got an email invite today for an identical experiment

[Purdee]

cool. Thanks. I registered. Hopefully i get an invite soon
do you declare earnings from these studies when you file your tax?

[kschott]

I didn't know about the one in ALES! There are also paid research studies from the School of Business: https://apps.business.ualberta.ca/re...r/Default.aspx

I just did a School of Business survey today, thanks for sharing! I got $10 for half an hour; not bad since I'm on campus anyway!

And no, I don't report the money for my taxes but I don't make enough to pay taxes anyway.