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You can earn

£6/hr avg

Cash

Take academic studies from top universities. Much better hourly pay than typical survey apps.

Complete in
10-30 mins
Payout
PayPal
Difficulty
Doable
Availability
Live

The short answer

What you do
Sign up
When you get paid
PayPal
Main catch
Nothing unusual recorded — check the terms below

Eligibility, full steps and terms are further down this page.

What you actually get: cash

Paid straight to you as money.

How to redeem
Lands in the bank account you sign up with - nothing to redeem.
Validity
No expiry once paid.
Can you cash it out?
Yes — it is real money
How we review offersReward, effort and catches are summarised from the provider's own termsHow we test

Get paid in 4 steps

Follow these in order. Skipping a step is the #1 reason rewards don't track.

Step 1: Sign up

Head to Prolific via the SmartPiggy link so your £6/hr avg bonus is tracked. Use a fresh email if you've signed up before.

Step 2: Complete screeners

Answer honestly — screeners decide which paid studies you're offered. Takes about 3 minutes.

Step 3: Join studies as they appear

Head to Prolific via the SmartPiggy link so your £6/hr avg bonus is tracked. Use a fresh email if you've signed up before.

Step 4: Withdraw at £5

Reward pays out via PayPal. Check your paypal balance or email for confirmation.

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Prolific — Get paid to take academic research studies

Am I eligible?

We haven't recorded eligibility criteria for this offer yet. Check the provider's own terms before you start.

Insider tips

  • Complete the whole flow in one sitting — leaving it half-done is the top reason £6/hr avg bonuses fail to track.
  • Take screenshots of each step in case you need to raise a support ticket later.
  • Add a calendar reminder for the qualifying deadline so you don't miss it.

Reward type

PayPal

Time to complete

10-30 mins

Withdraw via

PayPal, Bank transfer

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About the provider

Prolific

Get paid to take academic research studies

Prolific pays fair hourly rates for taking part in academic research. Higher payouts than typical survey sites.

Safety

Used by researchers at Oxford, Stanford and more.

Fees

Free.

Devices

Web

Category

Research Studies

What we like

  • Higher average pay
  • Interesting studies
  • Fast payouts

Watch out for

  • Studies fill fast
  • Requires attention
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FAQs

How long until I actually get the money?+

Payout timing isn't confirmed for this offer yet — check the provider's own terms before you start. Sign up, complete demographic screeners, join studies when they appear.

Is this safe? Will it hurt my credit score?+

Used by researchers at Oxford, Stanford and more. This offer doesn't involve a credit check.

What are the fees?+

Free.

Can I close the account after I get the bonus?+

Yes — once the reward has cleared and any minimum holding period has passed, you're free to close the account. We recommend waiting at least 30 days after the bonus lands to be safe.

What if the reward doesn't track?+

Contact Prolific support first with your sign-up date and screenshots. If you're still stuck, ping the SmartPiggy team and we'll help chase it up.

The small print

SmartPiggy may earn a commission when you claim this offer — it costs you nothing and helps keep our reviews free (affiliate disclosure). Rewards, timings and eligibility are set by Prolific. Always read the provider's full T&Cs before you sign up. When it comes to money, your capital may be at risk. See our editorial policy for how we score and re-check offers.

We have not recorded a hand-check for this listing yet, so please confirm the current terms with Prolific before signing up.

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£6/hr avg