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Compensation

Compensation, reimbursements, in-kind benefits and everything else. What's the difference, and how should I categorize my compensation to participants?

Volunteering (or No Compensation)

If your study does not provide any form of compensation, you may proceed directly to the next step.

We have found that even simple and low-cost forms of compensation (like a gift-card raffle) significantly improve participant interest.

What participants see when no compensation is offered

Monetary Compensation

If your study pays out cash for every participant that takes part in your study, select this form of compensation.

In-Kind Compensation

In-kind compensation refers to the benefits that the participant may receive from conducting your study. For example, this could include complimentary breakfast or access to an experimental treatment.

Other Compensation

For everything else, select the "Other" option and describe the compensation in detail. This is where you should add gift-cards, raffles and prize draws.

Gift cards should be placed under Other forms of compensation

Reimbursements

If you are reimbursing the participant for any out-of-pocket expenses they might incur during the study (for example, parking fees or bus fares), please enter it here.