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Mobilizing students and families for research - get paid to power academic research 🏫 

Activating a new kind of research participant—one that spans generations, builds trust, and drives discovery. Just one click away! 

Join ResearchMatcha

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Our Logic

Our platform positions Gen Z students as intergenerational research catalysts—actively engaging in studies themselves while becoming credible conduits for mobilizing participation across their families and communities.

The result? A research ecosystem built on trust and relationships—not random ads or outdated outreach—where participation grows across generations, and studies move forward faster, driving more inclusive medical discoveries and equitable scientific progress.

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For Students 🧑‍🎓:

Earn cash (& knowledge) , contribute to science, and gain early exposure to research.

For Researchers 🔬:

Reach broader, more diverse populations and build more inclusive studies.

For Older Generations 👵:

Also earn! Join research through a trusted channel—your family/community.

For Society 🌎: 

Drive discovery through diverse, cross-generational participation rooted in trust.

Our Platform

Partnering with Leading Academic Institutions Across the Country

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Perks 

Automated IRB Verifications ⚙️

Every study is screened for IRB approval before being published—ensuring legitimacy, ethics, and user confidence.

Location & Calendar Integration 📅

Update your location seasonally (internships, breaks), sync with your calendar, and never miss a session.

Diverse Research Participation 👪

We are dedicated to promoting diversity in research participation. Our platform encourages students from various backgrounds to engage in academic research, fostering a more inclusive and comprehensive research community.

Join ResearchMatcha

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I want to list a study

Why list on ResearchMatcha?

Leverage student connections – engage students who can bring in family members across generations, creating a broader and more diverse participant pool.

Location-flexible recruitment – participants can update their location for summer internships, travel, or temporary relocations, keeping your studies visible to the right audience year-round.

Access multi-generational participants – reach not just students, but also their parents and grandparents, broadening your study’s demographic reach.

Save time and resources – centralize recruitment, replacing cold outreach, flyers, and manual follow-ups.

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I want to find a study

 I want to list a study 

Why search on ResearchMatcha?

Earn extra income  – participate in paid research or receive benefits like free health check-ups! Imagine how many matchas you could buy? 

Clear, simple listings – no confusing jargon; see exactly what the study is about, who it’s for, and how to join.

Flexible participation – update your location for summer, travel, or internships to find opportunities wherever you are.

Multi-generational access – refer your parents, grandparents, or other family members to participate and make an impact together.

Contribute to meaningful research – help advance medicine, technology, and social sciences by participating in studies.

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Discover Community Stories

"I’ve been struggling to afford an esophagus screening, but I found a paid research study involving an endoscopy, got the care I needed, and recommended it to my family member."

Sabrina, Jacksonville, FL Age 63

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