Compensation & Benefits
Earn Money While Making a Difference!
As a participant in the ASCEND Study, you’ll be rewarded for your time and contributions. Here’s how the compensation works:
Total Compensation: Up to $580
- Payment breakdown is located on the Home page.
How & When You’ll Get Paid
- Payments are made via Zelle or Amazon e-gift cards.
- Timelines:
- Baseline survey + orientation: Paid within 5 business days.
- Weekly assessments: Paid within 5 business days of completing the week.
- Bonuses: Paid after completing the final survey.
Tax Information
- Tax information is only relevant to individuals participating in more than one study at Brown University.
- If you earn $600 or more from Brown University research studies in a calendar year, you’ll receive an IRS Form 1099 and may need to complete a W-9 form.
- Payments for study participation may impact your taxes.
Benefits of Participating
- Flexible Schedule: Surveys and assessments are quick and designed to fit into your busy life.
- Privacy: Your responses are confidential and won’t be shared with your employer or coworkers.
- Impactful Research: Be part of a groundbreaking study on social networks and health behaviors!