Prolific rules, fees and what gets you removed (2026)
checked 2026-10-08
Short answer. Prolific: Researchers post paid studies and Prolific matches them to your profile. Automation here is rated: not allowed or too risky. The work is yours alone. What gets removed: Rejected submissions pause your account. Using AI to answer.
How it works
Researchers post paid studies and Prolific matches them to your profile. Researchers must pay at least 6 GBP or 8 USD an hour. Supply is irregular.
Fees
| Cash-out minimum | 6 GBP or 6 USD, once every 24 hours |
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Who is there
Researchers who need honest, attentive participants.
Can you automate it?
Not allowed or too risky. The work is yours alone.
Good habits
- Answer honestly and pass the attention checks
- Never use AI to answer a study
What gets accounts or listings removed
- Rejected submissions pause your account
- Using AI to answer
Ways to earn that use it
- Paid online research studies (Prolific) (Worth a try)
Sources
- https://researcher-help.prolific.com/en/article/2273bd
- https://participant-help.prolific.com/en/article/9b3cab
- https://www.prolific.com/participants
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