Your Handshake AI dashboard is your single source of truth for everything related to your account and projects. It updates in real time and always shows the latest info on project availability, pay rates, eligibility, earnings, and account standing.

Your dashboard is organized into three main tabs: Projects, Payments, and Referrals.

Projects Tab

The Projects tab is your home base for all project activity. 

• Your Projects: Displays all projects you're currently enrolled in or have previously worked on. Toggle between Current (active projects) and Past (paused or completed projects).
• Invited To: Projects you've been personally invited to apply to based on your background and experience.
• Open Opportunities: All projects currently accepting fellow interest. Each project tile includes the project name and description, required tools or specializations, work type, current pay rate, number of fellows earning on the project, and a Submit Interest button.

Important: Because projects can change quickly based on research needs, project priorities, quality requirements, timelines, and platform demand, the information shared in emails—including invitations, announcements, and pay-rate notifications—may become outdated. If there is ever a difference between an email and your dashboard, the information shown on your dashboard is the most current and accurate.

Projects Sidebar

The sidebar on the right side of the Projects tab provides a quick overview of your activity and account.

• Awaiting payout — earnings approved and queued for your next payout (may not yet reflect all earnings)
• Total paid — all amounts paid and currently processing
• Tasks this week — number of tasks completed in the current week
• Hours this week — approved hours eligible for payment
• Update your profile — keep your skills, experience, and resume current so your project matches stay relevant. To learn more about updating your profile, check out Completing your Profile in Handshake.
• Spot suspicious activity — a reminder to watch for fraud or scam accounts impersonating Handshake; select "Learn more" for guidance on staying safe

Payments Tab

The Payments tab provides a visual overview of your earnings over time. Use the filters at the top of the page to view earnings by specific projects or time periods, including All Time, Week, Month, and Year. The earnings graph updates instantly based on your selected filters, making it easy to track your payment history and earnings trends.

Payments Sidebar

The right sidebar of the Payments tab includes the same activity summary as the Projects tab, plus a few additional options specific to payments and tax:

• Payment method — set up your payment method if you have not done so already, or verify that payments are being sent to the correct account
• W-8/W-9 form — download your W-8/W-9 form
• Update tax form — update your tax information on file

Referrals Tab

The Referrals tab is where you can find your personal referral link to share with others who may be interested in joining the Handshake AI Fellowship. For full details on how the referral program works, eligibility, and earnings, check out Referring someone to the Handshake AI Fellowship.