Native Polish Speakers in NYC: Paid In-Person Research Study (Up to $1,600)

The study

Help researchers understand how phone, app and digital tool use differs across languages and cultures. This paid study in Midtown Manhattan focuses on everyday activity in Polish, with the aim of making future products work better for people who speak it.

What you will do

• Walk researchers through how you use your phone and favorite apps in daily life.
• Share examples of everyday phone activity, choosing what to include.
• Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.

Who can take part

• Be at least 18 and currently live in NYC.
• Be a native Polish speaker who grew up in Poland.
• Speak Polish in everyday life, including messages, emails or notes.
• Have used a smartphone as your main personal phone for at least three years.
• Be comfortable communicating in English.
• Have no current employment with a technology or AI business.

Time and payment

Sessions involve one to three days with the research team. Availability for three consecutive days is required, either Monday to Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday; the listed study start date is October 16. Payment is USD 1,200 to USD 1,600 for the full study.

A short screening questionnaire comes before confirmation of session dates. Participation is voluntary, and you can ask questions or stop at any time.