welcome to theMIT Behavioral Research Lab

Would you like to learn first-hand about some of the research being conducted at MIT? Are you looking for a fast way to earn some extra cash? You can do both by participating in research studies at the MIT Behavioral Research Lab.

ABOUT THE LAB

The MIT Behavioral Research Lab (BRL) was established in 2006 with support from the Provost's Office to assist MIT-affiliated researchers and to provide the community with an opportunity to participate in research. Some research studies are conducted in-person, whereas other studies are conducted online.

Make Money Participating in Research

Participants are compensated typically with cash or gift certificates. See individual study descriptions for specific payment amounts. Additionally, some MIT students participate in research studies in partial fulfillment of a course requirement.

Eligibility Requirements

We welcome both MIT affiliates and non-affiliates to participate in research studies. Participants must be over the age of 18. Generally, no prior experience is required. Eligibility requirements, if any, can be found in specific study descriptions once you are signed in.

Sign-up to Participate

Before participating, you must create an account. Basic information, including an e-mail address, is required. Once you have a password and user ID, you can view a list of ongoing studies and available timeslots.

Directions to the Lab

The lab is located just steps from the Kendall Square T-stop (Red Line) and from MIT's Stata Center. We are located in E19, 4th floor, Suite 435 at 400 Main Street – across the street from the Legal Sea Foods Restaurant (view a map of our location).

Questions

If you have questions, or if you are an MIT-affiliated researcher interested in learning more about MIT's Behavioral Research Lab, please e-mail lab-manager@mit.edu.