# Working on Studies (https://terac.com/docs/experts/working)

Everything you need to know about participating in research studies on Terac.

Once you've applied to an opportunity, here's what to expect as you work through the study.

## The Study Lifecycle [#the-study-lifecycle]

- [Understanding Submissions](https://terac.com/docs/experts/working/submissions): Track your applications and what each status means
- [Completing Screeners](https://terac.com/docs/experts/working/screeners): Pass screening questions to qualify for studies
- [Completing Tasks](https://terac.com/docs/experts/working/tasks): Surveys, uploads, agreements, and other research tasks
- [Project-Based Work](https://terac.com/docs/experts/working/projects): Handbooks, office hours, and payouts on ongoing projects
- [Time Tracking with Insightful](https://terac.com/docs/experts/working/time-tracking): Record your hours on an hourly project
- [AI Interviews](https://terac.com/docs/experts/working/interviews): The onboarding interview and AI screening interviews

## Tips for Success [#tips-for-success]

- [Best Practices](https://terac.com/docs/experts/working/best-practices): Build a strong profile and improve your approval rate

## Quick Overview [#quick-overview]

| Stage         | What Happens                                                          |
| ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Apply**     | Start an application from Home or Explore                             |
| **Screening** | Answer questions to show you qualify (most opportunities)             |
| **Tasks**     | Complete the main research activities                                 |
| **Review**    | Our team, the research team, or our automated review checks your work |
| **Payout**    | Get paid for approved work                                            |

On a project-based opportunity, after the setup tasks you work from the project's handbook and are paid on its payout schedule.

## Need Help? [#need-help]

If you run into trouble during a study:

* Check [Troubleshooting](https://terac.com/docs/experts/support/troubleshooting) for common problems
* Review the [FAQ](https://terac.com/docs/experts/support/faq) for quick answers
* [Ask Sophia](https://terac.com/docs/experts/support/contact) if you're stuck