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August 26, 2026

Survey Participants - Canada About Prolific Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world. Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills. The role We are looking for Study Participants from all professional backgrounds across the Canada to take part in academic and applied research studies for global businesses and educational faculties. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned expert, your perspective is valuable. We are actively seeking a diverse range of educational backgrounds, including: <ul><li>No High School Diploma / High School Graduates</li><li>Trade School & Vocational Professionals (MBO)</li><li>Undergraduate & Master's Degree Holders (HBO/WO)</li><li>PhD Candidates & Doctoral Researchers </li></ul>If you have the necessary experience, we'll send you a quick 10- to 15-minute screening to assess your suitability. If successful, you'll be invited to join Prolific as a participant, where you'll get paid to contribute to a wide range of projects. Compensation: Researchers looking for your profile tend to pay up to $18/hr per study completed. While many tasks are short, you should be prepared for studies that require up to one hour of uninterrupted work. What you'll be doing in the role As a participant, you will contribute to high-quality research outcomes by responding thoughtfully to various tasks, including: <ul><li>AI Training & Evaluation: helping refine Large Language Models by ranking responses or providing creative prompts.</li><li>Behavioral Experiments: participating in decision-making tasks and cognitive games.</li><li>User Research: providing feedback on new software, apps, or product concepts.</li><li>Academic Studies: assisting university researchers in fields like psychology, economics, and sociology.</li><li>Interviews: engaging in one-on-one deep dives regarding your professional expertise or lived experience.</li><li>Surveys & Questionnaires: sharing your opinions on current events, consumer habits, or workplace culture. </li></ul>What you'll bring <ul><li>Diverse Perspective: a track record of relevant experience, knowledge, or lived context (from entry-level roles to executive or academic positions).</li><li>Attention to Detail: the ability to remain focused and provide high-quality data for the duration of a study.</li><li>Technical Setup: a reliable, fast internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer.</li><li>Financial Readiness: a PayPal account to receive payments and a willingness to self-declare earnings as a self-employed participant. </li></ul>Why Join Prolific? Joining our platform as a Prolific participant will give you the chance to contribute to meaningful research used by universities, researchers, and global organizations. Once you pass our screening, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes, and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home. We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and organizations with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioural data and feedback. This data helps researchers answer important questions, improve products and services, and advance knowledge across disciplines. We believe that the best research outcomes come from diverse human perspectives and experiences. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of research innovation – one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity. Links & Privacy Website Youtube Privacy Statement By submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organisation planning. Prolific's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Prolific may process, where Prolific may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Prolific's use of your personal information.

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