Electronic gift cards can be purchased for individuals as a token of appreciation. They are not intended to be used for honorarium.
A token of appreciation is a thank you to an individual for things such as someone attending or participating in an event, working outside their job, or going above and beyond. It is not intended as a compensation for their time.
An honorarium is defined by the University as an acknowledgement for a professional's time that is rendered nominally without charge.
Gift cards can not be used as a form of payment for services provided or as a reimbursement. HSIP can assist paying individuals who participated in research studies.