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Paid research studies in
Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

Now then, Sheffield. Join The Collective and get paid to share your views on everything from NHS services to new digital products. Sheffield people tell it straight. That is exactly what researchers are after. Remote from home or in-person across South Yorkshire. Amazon or Love2Shop vouchers paid within days.

Surveys from £1
Sessions £27.50/hr minimum
Diary studies up to £125
£27.50/hrminimum for sessions
£125for longer studies
South Yorksall areas welcome
Freeto join, no commitment

Sheffield’s active research community

Sheffield has a strong tradition of community and a growing digital, creative, and health tech sector. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading research-active trusts, and the city's two major universities generate significant research activity across a range of fields. The Steel City knows the value of honest, practical feedback. That is exactly what researchers need from people who live and work here.

South Yorkshire includes Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster, all areas we recruit from for remote and in-person studies. Whether you are in Hillsborough or out near the Peak District, remote studies come to you. In-person sessions take place at venues in Sheffield city centre and at accessible locations across South Yorkshire.

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All of South Yorkshire

Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster, we recruit from across the whole South Yorkshire region.

NHS and health research

Help improve NHS services and health tech in South Yorkshire, your local knowledge matters.

Paid promptly by voucher

Amazon or Love2Shop vouchers by email within days. £27.50/hr minimum for all session-based research.

Pay rates for Sheffield research studies

The same fair pay rates apply across Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and the whole UK. We always confirm the amount before you commit.

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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.

Simple from start to finish

Join once and we match you to studies in Sheffield and across the UK. No searching required.

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Join for free

Create your profile including your Sheffield or South 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. Remote from home or in-person in Sheffield, we handle the details either way.

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Get your voucher

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

What South Yorkshire members say

Joined a remote focus group about health services. Very well run, relaxed atmosphere. They actually listened rather than just ticking boxes. Voucher arrived the following day, no messing.

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Paul R.
Engineering services, Rotherham

The topics were actually interesting and they genuinely wanted my honest Sheffield opinion, not just a yes or no. No pressure, easy to fit around school hours. Would take part again without question.

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Claire M.
Secondary school teacher, Sheffield

I did a remote diary study over a couple of weeks, easy to do from home in Barnsley. I liked that my views on local services actually counted for something. Felt like proper research, not just box-ticking.

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Nicole B.
Community worker, Barnsley

Paid research studies in Sheffield

Are there paid research studies in Sheffield?
Yes. The Collective recruits from Sheffield and South Yorkshire for remote and in-person studies. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, two major universities, and a growing digital and creative sector all generate regular demand for research participants.
Do you cover Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster?
Yes. We recruit from across South Yorkshire including Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster. Remote studies are open to anyone in the region regardless of exact location.
What types of research run in Sheffield and South Yorkshire?
Research in Sheffield spans NHS patient experience, digital health tools, usability testing of apps and websites, financial services, public sector services, and more. Types include surveys, interviews, video sessions, focus groups, in-person sessions, and diary studies.
Are there paid NHS research studies in Sheffield?
Yes. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's most research-active trusts. Patient experience and healthcare studies regularly recruit from Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Your experience of using NHS services here is directly relevant.
Do I need to come to Sheffield city centre for in-person studies?
Not always. Many studies are fully remote and can be done from home anywhere in South Yorkshire. In-person studies take place at venues in Sheffield city centre and at other accessible locations in the region. We always include the venue in any in-person invitation.
How do I sign up for paid research studies in Sheffield?
Join The Collective for free at participationstudio.co.uk/the-collective/join/. Tell us your Sheffield or South Yorkshire location and a bit about yourself. When a study matches your profile, we will email you with the details and payment before you commit.

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