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dscout: what participants should know
dscout runs research mostly through its mobile app: you apply to diary and interview studies, a researcher reviews each application by hand, and quick single-session studies are open in the US and UK. Rewards go to PayPal, usually within 10 business days of a study closing.
Go to dscout's participant page
The facts
| Who can join | Ages 13+ in the US and 16+ in Europe, with a parent's or guardian's permission for under-18s. Most activity is in the US and UK. |
|---|---|
| Study types | Diary studies over several days, video interviews, quick usability tests and surveys, and browser 'intercept' studies. |
| Typical pay (dscout's own figures) | Most payouts $25–$150; single-session studies $2–$25; intercept studies around $5. |
| Fees | None stated. |
| How you're paid | PayPal only. |
| When | Within 10 business days of the study closing, once your entries are approved; single-session studies about 8 days after completion. |
| Verification | A one-time ID and selfie check through Veriff when you first qualify for certain study types. |
| How selection works | You apply in the app; researchers review applications by hand, looking for authentic, careful answers and good video. |
| Rules worth knowing | Finish every required activity on time to earn the reward. Being more than 10 minutes late to a live interview can count as a no-show. One account per person. |
| Referral programme | Small capped friend-referral bonuses in the US (ages 13–24) and the UK. |
From dscout's own help pages and terms, checked October 2026. Platforms change their rules; check the linked pages before you rely on a figure.
Sources
- Participate in research studies
- Getting paid FAQ
- When to expect your reward
- ID verification
- Applying to studies
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