This has got to be the most awesome job ever. You show up, take some weird pills or maybe get a brain scan or poop in a bucket and the next thing you know you are $1500 richer. There are countless opportunities to participate in human experiments and trials all across the country so this is something almost anyone could try.

How much can you make? The low end seems to be a few hundred bucks and it goes up from there, well into the thousands of dollars. It really depends on how intense or invasive the testing is.

To find clinical trials in your area, you should try Craig's List first, simply because it is quick and easy to find something near you. If there aren't any in your area, try the links below and I bet you'll find something.

Craig's List - Go to the menu on the right and choose your state or city. Then look directly under the Jobs heading for the [ETC] link. That will take you to a category full of cool gigs including human trials & studies.

Clinical Connection - There is a vast amount of information here.

Just Another Lab Rat - This is a great site full of information for beginners. The guy who runs it participates in studies full time so he really knows his stuff.