Participant FAQ’s
Our participant FAQs are designed to help you get signed up and become a successful participant with Participant HQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone over the age of 18 can sign up to participate in our research studies. You do not need any particular education, work, or research participant experience in order to join. We welcome participants from all backgrounds and experiences!
We request at least 24-hours notice for cancellations or reschedules. Repeat offenders will no longer be able to participate with us.
We take not showing up for your session very seriously, as it wastes the researcher’s time and resources. Not showing up to your scheduled session without notice will disqualify you from future participation.
The team reserves the right to withhold or offer partial payment if you do not complete your participation in its entirety or if you falsify information. Please follow the instructions and complete all parts required. If participating in a survey, please throughly read each page and answer honestly.
Each research study is different, but common studies include online surveys, interviews, and user tests, as well as potentially in-person focus groups and workshops.
We send all payments via virtual gift cards. Each study will provide different incentive options for the gift card, typically including Visa, Amazon, other top retailers, and non profit organizations.
Incentives for participation vary based on the type of research study. Most research studies are paid; however, we do occasionally have volunteer studies without a monetary incentive. You will always be informed of what the incentive is prior to starting a study.
Common incentives include:
– $100-$250 USD for a 60 minute video interview
– $15-$40 USD for a 10 minute online survey
All of your personally identifiable information is completely confidential. We will never share or sell your contact information at any time. There are certain studies where the client may request the ability to contact you directly, but this will always be at your discretion.
Each study has different requirements. At a minimum, you will likely require an internet connection with a computer, smartphone, or tablet in order to participate in a session.
Most of our clients are looking for participants in the US. However, anyone is welcome to register to be a participant, and we will invite you to studies as you are a fit.