Update 4/2016: The last round of this study was done in 2015.
Well update here when we have information regarding future rounds.
The folks over at NASA are paying $5,000 per month to participants of their bed rest study.
The study takes place at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
No Interest Til Almost 2027?
Whats a Bed Rest Study?
Participants in the study will spend the entire 87 days at the Johnson Space Center.
Its less creepy than it sounds.
Every day, they will be awake for 16 hours and lights out (asleep) for 8 hours.
Every participant is set up with a TV, computer and video game console.
you’re free to also read or spend time with visitors.
All of your meals are provided, and the diet is designed to keep you at your current weight.
The software suggests researchers are looking for participants who resemble the average astronauts age and health.
That probably excludes those who are, um, mature.
you better be a non-smoker and able to pass theAir Force Medical Examination.
How to Apply
you could fill out the initial utility online, and its pretty easy.
The program form requires your contact information and some basic medical history.
Fill out theapplication here.
I also found a great interview at Wired magazine a researcher answered common questions from prospective applicants.
You canread it here.
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Were letting you know because its what Honest Abe would do.
After all, heison our favorite coin.
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