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Crowdsourcing Services
UB supports the use of crowdsourcing services as an efficient source for data collection.
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What Are Crowdsourcing Services?
Crowdsourcing is the practice of obtaining information or input, into a task or project, by enlisting the services of a large number of people. Crowdsourcing Services (i.e. Mturk, Prolific) make it easier to streamline this process by providing access to a diverse, on-demand workforce through a flexible user interface. UB supports the use of crowdsourcing services as an efficient source for data collection.
Ways to Order
Crowdsourcing services may be ordered with PCard (State, Research Foundation or UB Foundation Procurement Cards) or Purchase Order (if the vendor accepts a Purchase Order).
Current Suppliers
Some examples of Crowdsourcing suppliers are:
- mTurk (does not accept Purchase orders)
- Prolific
Personal Reimbursements Not Allowable
All crowdsourcing services must be purchased using the authorized mechanisms of PCard or PO. A one-time exception must be requested and approved in instances where a personal reimbursement is required.
Ongoing reimbursement requests for these purchases will be rejected, and individuals will be held personally liable for purchases made with a personal credit card.
Contact an Expert
State or Research Foundation
Kevin Ragland
Procurement Card Administration, Financial Management
Phone: 716-645-1346
Valerie Dennis
Asset Management, Card Programs and eProcurement
Financial Management
Phone: 716-645-2604
Email: vlb5@buffalo.edu
UB Foundation
Stephanie (Stevie) Ruffino
Accounts Payable Coordinator
UB Foundation
Phone: 716-645-8748
Email: scruffin@buffalo.edu
