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5/17/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

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PRC is a nationwide research study company. They are always conducting studies and seeking additional respondents. They email me once a week about the online studies they are looking to fill. Research studies are a great way to earn a little extra money, and most of them can be completed from the comfort of your own home, using your computer or laptop.

Topic: Home Builder & Design Professionals
Who: Adults, 18+
When: June 6-17, 2026
Duration/type: 60-minute online interview (webcam required)
Incentive: $400
Where: From the comfort of your home or office

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Pharmacists
Who: Pharmacists currently employed by Costco or CVS (must provide proof of company & occupation)
When: June 4th-9th, 2026
Where: Virtually, from the comfort of your home
Length: 45-mins
Incentive: $350

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Beauty products
Who: Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and New York women who use beauty products
When: May 26th-29th
Length: 90-minute webcam interview
Incentive: $250 total for pre-task + interview
Where: Online

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Car payments
Who: Nationwide participants who have purchased a vehicle or plan to purchase a vehicle
When: May 27th-May 28th
Length: 90-minute webcam interview
Incentive: $175 digital incentive
Where: Online

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: National Voters-June 2026
Who: Registered Voters 21+ (must provide proof)
When: June 3rd, 2026
Where: Online focus group from the comfort of your home
Length: 1.75-hours (plus 15-min early group check-in: by 5pm ET)
Incentive: $150

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Social Media
Who: Teens and adults who use social media, ages 13+
When: May 28th – June 12th, 2026
Length: 60-minute webcam interview
Incentive: $150 digital incentive
Where: Online

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Cooking Study
Who: Adults 18+ years of age
Date: May – June
Duration/type: 1-hour Webcam Interview
Incentive: $150 digital incentive
Location: From the comfort of your home

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Los Angeles Area Residents
Who: Adults, ages 18 and older
When: May 27 – 28, 2026
Where: Online, from the comfort of your home or office
Length: 90 minutes
Incentive: $150

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

 

5/9/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.Leave a comment

PRC is a nationwide research study company. They are always conducting studies and seeking additional respondents. They email me once a week about the online studies they are looking to fill. Research studies are a great way to earn a little extra money, and most of them can be completed from the comfort of your own home, using your computer or laptop.

 

Topic: Education Faculty & Staff
Who: Adults 18+ years of age who work in any level of education
Date: May 14th – 18th
Duration/type: 5-day Online Board
Incentive: $400 digital incentive

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: OTC Medications
Who: Consumers ages 25-65 with a club store membership (must provide proof)
When: June 4th-6th, 2026
Where: Virtually, from the comfort of your home
Length: 75-mins over 3 days
Incentive: $150

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Entertainment Activities
Who: Adults, ages 18+
When: June 3 – 10, 2026
Where: In-person
Length: 1 hour
Incentive: $125

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Health Conditions
Who: Adults, 18 years and older
When: May 11th – 15th, 2026
Where: Online, via zoom
Length: 1 hour
Incentive: $200

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Feminine Care Products
Who: Adults, 18 and older
When: May 5 – 29, 2026
Where: In-Home interview
Length: One week product usage + 10 minutes online questionnaire
Incentive: $150 + $20 for product purchase

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

April 2026 Monthly Side Quest Totals!

Abby H.

Quests require compasses and treasure chests, right?Why am I referring to them as “quests” and not “hustle“?

Hustling indicates moving quickly to earn money. This year, I’m doing a little bit every day, approximately 20 minutes on small surveys and small tasks. I may earn less daily, but overall, I can use small tasks to earn more through compounding.

Here are the ways I earned money, and how much I earned on each side quest in April. It was pretty busy for me, but I tried to make as much time as I could for my surveys and such.

  • MyPoints:  $20 in Amazon gift cards, mostly from my daily surveys, but I did do some shopping through their app and website to get points as well.
  • PaidViewPoint: $10.49 via PayPal
  • G2: $35 Amazon gift card
  • Receipt Hog: $5.00 Amazon Gift Card
  • Fetch: $6.00 Amazon Gift Card
  • Galloway Research: $25 Amazon Gift Card for a Survey I did about school lunches for kids
  • Rebates (WeStock, Peekage, Social Nature, and Aisle ): $22.46 between  Social Nature and Aisle.
  • TPT (I make worksheets/flashcards in my spare time for special ed classrooms). This side quest is definitely a slow trickle of money. I spent a lot of time over the summer making/uploading educational materials to my TPT account. $23.75

As always, the links above may be affiliate links, and I might earn money or points if you join any of the above apps or activities. This helps support my blog and family.

If you are interested in my full list of money-saving/money earning activites, I encourage you to check out:

5/2/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.

PRC is a nationwide research study company. They are always conducting studies and seeking additional respondents. They email me once a week about the online studies they are looking to fill. Research studies are a great way to earn a little extra money, and most of them can be completed from the comfort of your own home, using your computer or laptop.

For Healthcare Professionals (Physicians, NPs, PAs, Nurses, etc.)

  • When: May 18–24, 2026
  • Where: Online via webcam
  • Length: 45 minutes
  • Incentive: $300

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Health Treatments

  • Who: Consumers – 18+ yr old
  • When: May 18-24, 2026
  • Where: Online webcam
  • Length: 45 min
  • Incentive: $200

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Health Issues

  • Who: Adults, 18 +
  • When: May 19-20, 2026
  • Where: Online & At Home Product testing
  • Length: 4 days Online Discussion Board + 45 min webcam session
  • Incentive: $225 (Online Discussion Board) + $75 (45 min session – if chosen)

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

 

Topic: Long Term Care Decisions

  • Who: Adults 18+ years of age
  • Date: May 11-18, 2026
  • Duration/type: 60-minute online interview (webcam required)
  • Incentive: $125
  • Location: From the comfort of your home or office

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

A few notes about PRC:

It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Firefox to complete the pre-qualification survey.
Only one participant per household.
Their surveys are open to U.S. Residents.
Incentives are paid via Digital Incentive unless otherwise stated.
To participate in any study that requires a webcam, please use a laptop or desktop computer ONLY—No smartphones or tablets.
If you use ChatGPT or any other AI assistance for your responses/feedback during any of the research projects, please keep in mind that you will not receive compensation and will be removed from the database.
If you pre-qualify, a PRC Global Market Research recruiter will contact you via phone.

Q-Insights Online Shopping Study – Pays $125

Abby H.

QI-logoNOslogan.pngQ-insights is another company where I do research groups, focus groups, and online surveys to earn extra money.

They have a lot of stuff in South Orange County and less often in San Diego County. Currently, they are conducting an online study regarding online shopping using your mobile phone.

Who: Looking for people 18 and 65 to participate.

Length: 60-minute online interview: Nationwide

Dates: May 1st through May 14th

Incentive: $125

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the survey here. A recruiter will contact you if you pre-qualify and ask additional screening questions.

San Diego Residents! $150 Paid Research Study

Abby H.

Focus Group Connections is a research company located in Southern California. They conduct studies and surveys all over the US.

Focus Group Connection is looking for participants in their upcoming ONLINE research study on the topic of grocery shopping.

When:  May 6th at 5 PM(pst)

Where: Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego, CA.

Length: 90-minute discussion offers you a unique platform to share your valuable insights.

Incentive: $150 for your valuable contributions.

If interested, please fill in the pre-screen survey here.

Please note that not everyone will qualify to participate, and not everyone will receive a callback.

Taylor Research Sleep Habits Study- $125

Abby H.

Taylor Research is a research company based in the San Diego, CA area. I have been involved in their studies for over 15 years.

Frequently, they will send out emails requesting referrals for studies that are hard to fill. This is one of those cases.

  • Study Topic: Sleep Habits
  • Study Type: Individual Interviews
  • Study Location: Online (Nationwide)
  • Target Audience: Adults 18+
  • Available Date(s): April 20th – 30th, 2026
  • Session Duration: 1 hour
  • Reward Amount: $125

To sign up, please complete the form here. In the referral box, enter my name Abby Hewes. If you are selected and participate, I may earn a referral bonus!

Please feel free to share this.

March Monthly Side Quest Totals

Abby H.

Quests require compasses and treasure chests, right?Why am I referring to them as “quests” and not “hustle“?

Hustling indicates moving quickly to earn money. This year, I’m doing a little bit every day, approximately 20 minutes on small surveys and small tasks. I may earn less daily, but overall, I can use small tasks to earn more through compounding.

Here are the ways I earned money, and how much I earned on each side quest in March. March was a slow month for side quests. I’ve been working on blog stuff, and then Spring Break!

  • MyPoints: I have earned $20 in Amazon gift cards, mostly from my daily surveys.
  • PaidViewPoint: $10.72 via PayPal
  • Fetch: $10.00 Amazon Gift Card
  • Rebates (WeStock, Peekage, Social Nature, and Aisle ): $6.50 between  Social Nature and Aisle.
  • TPT (I make worksheets/flashcards in my spare time for special ed classrooms). This side quest is definitely a slow trickle of money. I spent a lot of time over the summer making/uploading educational materials to my TPT account. $23.52

As always, the links above may be affiliate links, and I might earn money or points if you join any of the above apps or activities. This helps support my blog and family.

If you are interested in my full list of money-saving/money earning activites, I encourage you to check out:

4/3/2026 PRC Research Study Round Up!

Abby H.

PRC is a nationwide research study company. They are always conducting studies and seeking additional respondents. They email me once a week about the online studies they are looking to fill. Research studies are a great way to earn a little extra money, and most of them can be completed from the comfort of your own home, using your computer or laptop.

Topic: Pool Servicing
Who: Adults 18+
Incentive: $250
Length: 30 minutes
When: April 3 – April 6, 2026 | Webcam Interview
Requirements: Proof of occupation will be required.

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Vehicle Purchasing Experiences
Who: Adults, 18 +
When: April 16-17, 2025
Where: Online focus group
Length: 90 min
Incentive: $150

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Cooking Study
Who: Adults 18+ years of age
Date: March 2nd – April 25th
Duration/type: 4-hour in-home session
Incentive: $400 digital incentive
Location: From the comfort of your home where a moderator will be coming to the home to speak with you and your family.

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Refrigerator Filters (Everydrop # 3 Refrigerator Filters)
Who: 18+ (Nationwide)
When: March 2026 – September 2026
Where: Online surveys each month (after water filter installation, the filter will be shipped to you)
Length: 2-3 short surveys per month over 6 months + product trial
Incentive: $300 + Filters

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

Topic: Business Insurance decision-makers / influencers
Who: Adults 18+ years of age
Date: March 30th – April 24th
Duration/type: 60-minute webcam interview
Incentive: $225 digital incentive
Location: From the comfort of your home

If you are interested in participating, complete the intake survey here. If you pre-qualify, a recruiter from PRC will contact you via phone.

A few notes about PRC:

It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Firefox to complete the pre-qualification survey.
Only one participant per household.
Their surveys are open to U.S. Residents.
Incentives are paid via Digital Incentive unless otherwise stated.
To participate in any study that requires a webcam, please use a laptop or desktop computer ONLY—No smartphones or tablets.
If you use ChatGPT or any other AI assistance for your responses/feedback during any of the research projects, please keep in mind that you will not receive compensation and will be removed from the database.
If you pre-qualify, a PRC Global Market Research recruiter will contact you via phone.

 

Focus Group Connection – $150 Paid Research Study

Abby H.

Focus Group Connections is a research company located in Southern California. They conduct studies and surveys all over the US.

Focus Group Connection is looking for participants in their upcoming ONLINE research study on the topic of stain removers and cleaning products.

When: April 14th and 15th.

Length: This 90-minute online session offers you a unique opportunity to influence product development.

Incentive: $150 for your valuable contributions.

If interested, please fill in the pre-screen survey here.

Please note that not everyone will qualify to participate, and not everyone will receive a callback.