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Prolific

Research studies, not annotation — but a zero-credential AI-studies on-ramp at ~$19–20/hr.

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Prolific

ai-studies · $19–20/hr

Prolific — no referral code on my account · honest guide

Pay

Track Rate Captured Source
ai-studies $19–20/hr 2026-08-18 research

How you get in

  • Status: open
  • Countries: denylist (participant pool is global but country coverage varies by study)
  • Credentials: required — none; preferred — none
  • Assessment: none · easy — Sign up as a participant; ID verification, no skill assessment.

Referral program

Structure
unknown
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Referee bonus
Qualifying threshold
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Attribution note
Participant referral is campaign-gated; no standing link held.

Proof

proof · pendingfirsthand only

Firsthand proof — coming soon.

FAQ

How much does Prolific pay?

AI-related studies run about $19–20/hr; base participant studies pay less. Rates are in GBP and converted here.

Is Prolific 'get paid to train AI'?

Not exactly — it's academic and market research, but AI-lab studies are common and pay decently with zero credentials.

Do you have a Prolific referral link?

No. Prolific's participant referral is campaign-gated with no standing link, so this is an honest guide.

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