Emory University · Sciences Po Center for Research on Social Inequalities
Your experience in France matters. And we want to hear about it.
Be a part of a study that helps researchers understand the integration experiences of immigrants from Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States in French society.
- ≈ 20-minute survey
- Confidential
- Institutional Review Board-approved
About the research
How do immigrants find their place in French society?
Led by researchers at Emory University and Sciences Po, Temi Alao and Dr. Karida Brown, this study focuses on how immigrants from Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States experience daily life, work, and belonging in France.
What we learn will inform research and wider conversations about what life is like for newcomers in France.
100+ participants
have already taken part across France
All regions in France
Paris · Marseille · Toulouse · Montpellier
100% confidential
Your answers are kept private and secure
Who can participate
You may be eligible if…
- You are 18 or older
- You currently live in France
- You migrated from Africa, the Caribbean, or the U.S.
Africans
People from French/English speaking African countries now living in France.
Caribbeans
People from the French Caribbean and the wider Caribbean now living in France.
Americans
People from the U.S. that are now living in France.
Not sure if you qualify? The eligibility check takes about two minutes.
Check your eligibilityWhat’s involved
Two simple steps. Earn up to €40.
You can take part entirely online, in English or French, at a time that suits you.
Complete an online survey
Answer basic questions about you, your social beliefs, and your general experiences in France. Simple and self-paced.
€15 compensation via PayPal
Optional follow-up interview
Discuss your experience in a relaxed conversation with the researcher, Temi Alao. Completely online (Zoom) and optional, only if you’d like to.
€25 compensation via PayPal
Why you can trust this study
Real researchers. Real safeguards.
This is an academic research study funded by an American federal grant and governed by strict ethical standards, not a marketing survey.
University-backed
Conducted by Emory University and the Sciences Po Centre for Research on Social Inequalities (CRIS).
Ethics-approved
Reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board. IRB # STUDY00009887.
Private & secure
Your responses are confidential, stored securely, and only ever reported in aggregate.
Always voluntary
Taking part is your choice. You can skip questions or stop at any time, for any reason.
IRB-approved · STUDY00009887
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
How much time does it take?
The online survey takes about 20 minutes. If you choose to participate in the optional Zoom interview, it will take an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour.
How and when am I paid?
You must have a PayPal account in order to receive payment for your participation. You will receive €15 after completing the survey. If you participate in the optional interview, you will receive an additional €25. Please allow 1 to 3 business days to receive the payment.
Is my information really kept private?
Yes. We are required by law and university policy to abide by the ethical standards promised to research participants. Your name and any other identifiable characteristics will be kept confidential on a secure drive, available only to the researchers.
What language can I take part in?
French or English.
Who can take part?
If you are over 18 years old and have migrated to France from Africa, the Caribbean, or the United States, you may be eligible to participate in the study. Check out the eligibility screening below!
Who is running this research?
Karida Brown, Ph.D. (professor of sociology) is the principal investigator and Temi Alao, M.A. (sociology doctoral candidate) is the co-principal investigator of the research study. While both are based at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, USA, Temi Alao is affiliated with Sciences Po’s Center for Research on Social Inequalities and will conduct all interviews. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Brown at klbrow3@emory.edu or Temi at tbalao@emory.edu.
Check your eligibility
See if you qualify in under two minutes
A few quick questions tell you whether you’re eligible. If you are, you’ll go straight to the survey. No account needed.
Scan or visit
tinyurl.com/etrangerenfranceReady to share your experience?
Complete the short screening and, if eligible, receive up to €40 for taking part.
Contact the team
Questions? We’re happy to help.
Reach out any time before, during, or after taking part. A real person will reply.