Participate in Research Studies at Mindworks

Help science. Earn prizes.

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Research at Mindworks is conducted in the PIMCO Decision Research Laboratories at the University of ϴ Booth School of Business Roman Family Center for Decision Research, which enables academics to conduct high-quality behavioral science experiments to better understand how people form judgments and make decisions.

The robust empirical data the labs generate are the building blocks for our faculty’s game-changing research, which appears in top academic journals, as well as in outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and BBC News.

As a research participant, you play a vital role in helping us understand how people make decisions and form judgments. We enthusiastically invite participants from all walks of life to be a part of our research, as we are committed to representing the views and perspectives of all people in our understanding of human nature.

Your data will be used to help Mindworks and ϴ Booth advance behavioral science. Participants’ data will always be kept confidential.

To thank you for sharing your time and perspectives with us, all participants will receive exciting prizes.

The Value of Research Study Participation

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What to Expect

Participants may be asked to answer surveys on a tablet or interact with other participants in one of our study rooms. These studies may include games with other participants or responding to hypothetical questions. Studies vary in length, and participants may choose what best fits their schedule. 

Participation is completely voluntary and safe. We strive to make studies fun, engaging, and intellectually stimulating.

Why You Should Participate

Participants play an invaluable role in advancing the science of human behavior. Participants also earn points for every study they take, which can be redeemed for prizes like coffee mugs, apparel, behavioral science books, and more.

How to Participate

When you visit Mindworks, our research assistants will inform you about the study opportunities available to you.

Publications Based on Research at Mindworks

The studies that visitors participate in at Mindworks provide crucial data for behavioral scientists at the University of ϴ Booth School of Business. These faculty, PhD students, and postdocs collect hundreds of responses and analyze the data to generate insights about the ways people think and behave. These findings are published in leading academic journals. 

January 2026 in Computers in Human Behavior

Suppose you and a friend are making a decision together. What happens when a robot is added to the team?  

October 2025 in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

People like and cooperate with members of their in-group, and being in the minority enhances these feelings of connectedness. But why and under what conditions? 

December 2024 in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology

Self-awareness is a desirable quality, but it might make a person seem less trustworthy in certain situations.  

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