Participant | Respondent Help Center

Resolving Attendance & Incentive Payment Issues

I don't agree with a status or haven't been paid your incentive for participating in a research project?

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Messaging A Researcher

Use the message feature in your profile dashboard when you need to contact a Researcher.

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What is the Status of My Project? (Participant)

The status of the projects you apply for will change depending on whether or not you qualify.

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What can I do to Get More Invitations to Participate in Research Studies?

Put your best self forward!

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Contacting the Researcher about Your Attendance & Incentive Payment

Send the Researcher who conducted your study a message, asking them to mark you as Attended and process your incentive payment.

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I Need to Cancel My Research Appointment

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How do I Reschedule My Research Appointment?

We've made rescheduling your research appointment is easy!

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I've Been Invited to Participate, Why can't I Book a Time?

When you are invited to participate in a paid research you receive an SMS and an email.

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Applying to Participate in a Project aka Screeners

You can review and select projects to apply for by clicking the "Browse Projects" tab in the top left of the page.

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How Do I Check in for My Virtual Appointment?

You may be asked by a Researcher to book time on their calendar, and sent a link to participate virtually, via your computer.

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I Keep Applying for Research Projects, Why Haven't I Been Chosen?

Even if you're is 100% qualified, being selected for a project is based on many factors.

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What Happens if the Researcher Cancels or No Shows?

If the Researcher cancels any scheduled booking within 4 hours of the study, the researcher is liable to pay the full incentive.

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Incentive Payments & Fees

Understanding PayPal Incentive Payments

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I Don't Have a PayPal Account

The only way to receive an incentive payment on the Respondent platform is via a confirmed PayPal.

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Fulfillment Fee Explained

Participants are paid the advertised incentive amount by the Researcher, less a 5%, or a $1 fulfillment fee, whichever is higher.

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I Have Participated in a Paid Interview, but Have Not Received My Incentive

After you complete a project, it is the responsibility of the Researcher to mark you as ATTENDED and process your incentive payment.

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What is the Status of My Incentive Payment?

Completed your research project? Time to get paid!

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I Have Been Paid My Incentive to the Wrong Email Address

Prevent future payments from being made to the wrong email address. Update the correct PayPal email address as soon as possible.

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Where can Find My Project Incentive Payments?

You can easily view your incentive payment status on your profile dashboard.

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Referrals

Understanding the Respondent Referral Process

Referrals show up under your "My Referrals" section. But first, they must meet certain criteria.

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Respondent Referral Policy

Our referral program is intended for you to share Respondent with your connections (friends, family and co-workers).

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Someone I Referred Doesn't Appear on My Referral Dashboard

Please do not contact the researcher regarding Referral bonuses

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Respondent for Participants - The Basics

How Does the Respondent Platform Work?

Search for research projects, apply and qualify, and get paid for your opinions and feedback!

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Signing up as a Research Participant on the Respondent Platform!

You can sign up to be a Participant using your Name and Email address, or your Facebook or LinkedIn account!

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Remote Projects vs. In-Person Projects

At Respondnet we have many ways to connect with a Researcher

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Sharing Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

Protecting your Your PII is important to ensure the integrity of your identity.

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Creating a Participant Profile

Your Participant Dashboard

Navigating in Respondent is easy, and we make sure your profile is up-to-date, so Researcher see exactly what you have to offer!

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Why should I add a personal video introduction? 📽

Researchers look for participants that meet their project requirements but are also knowledgeable and can speak clearly on a subject.

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Adding Your Photo to Your Profile

At our core, Respondent's goal is to connect high-quality participants with opportunities to share their feedback, insight, and expertise.

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Adding Your Social Media Account Links

Researchers are more likely to select participants with verified social media accounts.

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My Social Media Accounts Won't Connect!

Here's our troubleshooting guide to add your social media accounts to your Respondent profile.

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Which Skills Should I put in My Profile?

The skills in your profile say a lot about who you are, and help Researchers determine if you are the best fit for a project!

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How Do I Edit My Participant Profile?

Transparency and fairness to the research community are key to our platform's success.

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Work Email & Phone Verification

Why do I have to Verify My Work Email?

Researchers send invitations to those Participants they feel are the best fit!

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How do I Add My Work Email?

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I Haven't Received My Verification Email from Respondent

We've got a few tips if you can't find your verification email.

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Location-Based Phone Number Verification

I am having trouble verifying my phone number

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