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Paid research studies in
Leeds and West Yorkshire.

Right then, Leeds. Join The Collective and get paid to share your views on everything from NHS services to banking apps. Studies come to you, remote from home or in-person across West Yorkshire. Amazon or Love2Shop vouchers paid within days of each session.

Surveys from £1
Sessions £27.50/hr minimum
Diary studies up to £125
£27.50/hrminimum for sessions
£125for longer studies
Leedsand West Yorkshire
Freeto join, no commitment

Why Leeds is a hub for research studies

Leeds and West Yorkshire have one of the most active research communities in the UK. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country, regularly commissions patient experience and healthcare research. The city that gave the world Marks & Spencer (from a stall in Kirkgate Market, no less) is also a major centre for financial services, digital, and public sector research. Researchers need to hear from the people who actually live and work here.

Remote studies are available for anyone in Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Harrogate, and across West Yorkshire, done from home with no travel required. In-person studies typically take place at venues in Leeds city centre, though we know getting into town is not always straightforward, and we always share venue details in advance.

Participation Studio, the agency behind The Collective, is based in Huddersfield. We are West Yorkshire through and through, which is why growing a strong local panel matters to us, not just as a business, but as part of the region.

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Local and remote options

In-person studies at venues across West Yorkshire. Remote studies you can join from home anywhere in the region.

NHS and healthcare research

Help improve NHS services, health apps, and healthcare pathways used by people right across West Yorkshire.

Paid by voucher, promptly

Amazon or Love2Shop vouchers sent to your email within days of each session. £27.50/hr minimum for all session-based work.

Pay rates for Leeds research studies

Payment depends on the type of study and how long it takes. We always confirm the amount before you commit. The rates below apply to studies across Leeds, West Yorkshire, and remote studies available UK-wide.

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Study typeTypical lengthPayment
Online survey5 to 15 mins£1 to £15
Telephone interview30 to 60 mins£14 to £27.50
Remote video session60 mins£27.50 to £50
In-person session60 to 120 mins£27.50 to £60
Focus group60 to 120 mins£27.50 to £50
Device or product testing60 to 120 mins£27.50 to £80
Diary studySeveral days to weeks£60 to £125

Minimum £27.50/hr for all session-based research. Payment always confirmed before you commit. Paid as Amazon or Love2Shop gift vouchers.

Simple from start to finish

Sign up once and we match you to relevant studies in Leeds and across the UK. No searching required.

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Join for free

Create your profile including your Leeds or West Yorkshire location. Takes about five minutes.

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Receive invitations

We email you when a local or remote study matches your profile, with the topic and payment included.

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Accept or decline

No pressure either way. If you are in, we handle the details. Remote or in-person in Leeds, it is straightforward.

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Get your voucher

Your Amazon or Love2Shop voucher arrives by email within a few days. No chasing required.

What West Yorkshire members say

I have done three sessions now. A survey, a video call about a banking app, and a focus group on NHS services in West Yorkshire. Each one was interesting and the vouchers came through dead quickly. Nowt complicated about it.

SJ
Sarah J.
Retired nurse, Leeds

I liked that they actually wanted to hear from someone like me. Not particularly technical but they said that was the point. Bradford folks do not mess about. Very relaxed, no pressure, just tell it how it is.

MP
Marcus P.
Delivery driver, Bradford

As a full-time carer I really appreciated the remote options. I did a diary study from home over two weeks, fitting it in between school runs and everything else. Easy to manage and it genuinely felt worthwhile. The voucher helped too.

AK
Amara K.
Full-time carer, Wakefield

Paid research studies in Leeds

Are there paid research studies in Leeds?
Yes. The Collective recruits from Leeds and West Yorkshire for both remote and in-person studies. Leeds has an active research community driven by NHS trusts, financial services, digital, and public sector organisations. Remote studies are also available for projects you can join from home.
Do you run in-person research sessions in Leeds?
Yes. In-person studies in West Yorkshire take place at venues in Leeds city centre and at accessible locations across the region including Bradford, Wakefield, and Harrogate. When we send you an invitation for an in-person study, we always include the venue details.
What types of research studies run in Leeds?
Research in the region covers NHS patient experience, digital health tools, financial services, usability testing, public services, and more. Study types include surveys, telephone interviews, video sessions, focus groups, usability testing, and diary studies.
Can people from Bradford, Wakefield, and Harrogate take part?
Absolutely. We recruit from across West Yorkshire and the wider region. Remote studies are open to anyone regardless of their exact location. For in-person studies, we match you to venues that are practical for you to reach.
Are there paid NHS research studies in Leeds?
Yes. Healthcare research is a significant part of our work in West Yorkshire. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the most research-active trusts in England, and patient experience studies frequently seek participants from the local area. If you have experience using NHS services, that is exactly the kind of background researchers want.
How do I sign up for paid research studies in Leeds?
Join The Collective for free at participationstudio.co.uk/the-collective/join/. It takes about five minutes. When you sign up, include your Leeds or West Yorkshire location and tell us a bit about yourself. We will be in touch when a study that suits you comes up.
Do I need to travel to Leeds city centre?
Not always. Many studies are fully remote and can be done from home anywhere in Leeds or West Yorkshire. In-person studies specify the venue in the invitation, and we also run sessions at locations across the region, not just in the city centre.

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