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Example studies

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We're looking for experts across a range of domains. Here are a few examples of the kinds of roles currently available in the Expert Network.

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AI Trainer - Advanced Japanese Fluency
Apply your language expertise to translation, evaluation, and AI training tasks and make AI more trustworthy across languages.
Medical Doctors
Bring clinical expertise to healthcare research, diagnostic evaluations, and AI model feedback tasks.
Psychologists
Contribute your expertise to behavioural research, clinical studies, and AI development tasks.

Help shape the future of science and technology

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Persuasion by AI
The paper shows that certain prompting and post-training methods dramatically increase LM persuasiveness on political issues - but at the cost of factual accuracy.
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Gemini 3 Pro: Frontier safety framework
The frontier safety framework report for Google’s latest model.
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PRISM Alignment Dataset
The award-winning dataset shows how subjective, culturally rooted differences in human feedback shape how large language models interpret and align.
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Conversational agents security risks
The study finds that many UK adults routinely use conversational agents in ways that pose security or privacy risks.
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Human-AI alignment in collective reasoning
The study shows that when simulating group decisions, LLMs sometimes mirror human social biases and sometimes override them.
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What Expert Network members say about their Prolific experience

Prolific helps me earn more income on the side. It’s a good way to use my expertise and contribute to research. I can easily see how long tasks will take and how much I can earn.

Medical Doctor

As a professional, I value systems that respect my time and provide clear expectations. Prolific is a platform I trust. It treats participants ethically and compensates fairly.

Finance Business Partner

Prolific is incredibly low friction. Payments are instant (once a day), and the rates are very fair. I can contribute back to academic research while bolstering my income.

Senior Software Engineer

Prolific allows me to make extra money in a noncommittal fashion. I can stop and go as my day allows.

Physician

Prolific lets me apply my expertise in AI training and stay updated with current trends in technology. The tasks are interesting, well-designed, and fairly compensated.

AI Trainer and Developer

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Is Prolific legit?
Prolific has been a trusted platform for over a decade. We connect you with top researchers who value your insights - and make sure your contributions lead to real impact. With clear processes, fast payments, and a commitment to fairness, we respect your time and make sure your voice is heard. Read real examples of the impact your contributions can have in our case studies.
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What is the Prolific Expert Network?
The Prolific Expert Network is a trusted network of verified experts and business professionals in law, finance, healthcare, STEM, coding, and more, who contribute to cutting-edge studies and tasks. Membership reflects your expertise and ability to contribute high-quality work.
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How will I get paid?
After your first four cashouts, payments are instantly transferred to your PayPal. You'll always receive cash, never gift cards or points. Once you've earned at least $6/£6, you can cash out directly from your Prolific account.
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Can I choose which tasks I take?
Prolific is entirely opt-in by design. You can filter your tasks by what matters to you, be that reward, time, or another preference. Eligibility filters also ensure that all tasks you receive are tailored to your profile. You can exit a task at any time, for any reason.
Do I need to be active all the time?
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