RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS PAYMENT:
Guidelines and Forms
This page contains the documents needed to reimburse research participants (typically those completing a survey). There are four primary reimbursement options:
- Obtain a Working Fund Check: Preferred method for off-campus faculty. Working Fund Office issues Working Fund check to PI, who then cashes and converts to gift cards/cash for the research participants. Cannot be used for tangible items.
- Obtain Cash: Similar to Option 1. PI receives cash from Bursar's Office to purchase gift cards or distribute to survey participants. Maximum amount is $5,000.
- Issue Check Directly to Participants: Best when distributing larger sums of money to individual participants. Payment processed through Accounts Payable.
- Awarding a Tangible Item: Best option for those surveys offering a single item that one of the many respondents will receive. (e.g. electronic device) This option follows Procurement procedures.
Download the Guidelines document (first in list below), select your Option, and follow the instructions.
GUIDELINES for Research Participants Payment: Contains instructions for all options.
RPP Checklist: Essential for processing all survey incentive reimbursements.
Departmental Special Use MoU: For option 1, Obtaining a Check.
Budget Amendment Training Manual: Describes a critical aspect of the Reconciliation process.
Funds Disbursement Memo: For Option 3, to issue a check to survey participant.
Tangible Item Notification: For Option 4, tangible item: Preliminary Notification.