Our feed currently lists 4 paid focus groups and paid research studies in NYC, including 4 in-person options. $200–$375 in recorded incentive amounts; listed topics include general consumer research, healthcare. Screening and recruiter confirmation are required; a listing is not a reserved place.
You'll earn $200 for sharing your views on television content. It's a simple, two-hour chat at a convenient NYC location.
What you’ll do: Join a two-hour discussion about TV programming at a facility in New York.
You'll earn $350 to share your thoughts on social issues. Join this in-person group discussion hosted by L&E Research.
What you’ll do: Attend an in-person group discussion about social issues at their New York City office.
You could earn $375 for sharing your views at a Midtown Manhattan office. It's a full-day session on September 16, 2026. Just be 18+ and live in the specified NYC area counties to join.
What you’ll do: Join an in-person group discussion about social and economic issues at the L&E Research office.
L&E Research is seeking New York City nurses for a one-hour, in-person study about healthcare platforms. The provider lists a $200–499 compensation range; confirm the exact incentive and screening requirements before attending.
What you’ll do: Discuss the healthcare platforms and day-to-day tasks you use as a nurse.
These listings explicitly identify a remote or online format. They are separate from the local count. Residency, occupation and other screening requirements may still apply.
How do AI tools enhance your daily workflow? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online 1-on-1 interview about the use of AI tools and agents in data science and machine learning roles. Qualified participants will receive $100 if completed by 2026-10-31. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guara
What you’ll do: Complete the listed research activity and share your feedback.
How does technology impact your daily work tasks? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online research study about their experiences using technology in the workplace. Qualified participants will receive $60 if completed by September 23, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot,
What you’ll do: Complete the listed research activity and share your feedback.
How does your company utilize employee assessments? Participants are invited to a 90-minute online research study about the usage of assessments in workplaces, including purposes, tools, and reporting. Qualified participants will receive $150 if completed by 2026-09-21. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying d
What you’ll do: Complete the listed research activity and share your feedback.
How do engineering teams leverage AI agents for production operations? Participants are invited to a 30-minute online 1-on-1 interview about their experiences with AI agents in investigating, diagnosing, and resolving incidents. Qualified participants will receive $85 if completed by October 2, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited an
What you’ll do: Complete the listed research activity and share your feedback.
Do you work in a hospital environment? Participants are invited to a 30-minute online 1-on-1 interview about experiences in hospital settings. Qualified participants will receive $30 if completed by September 24, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria
What you’ll do: Complete the listed research activity and share your feedback.
How do you utilize technology in your daily workflow? Participants are invited to a 90-minute online 1-on-1 session about how technology shapes industrial operations. Qualified participants will receive $150 if completed by October 2, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and q
What you’ll do: Complete the listed research activity and share your feedback.
A New York listing is not automatically a convenient Manhattan appointment. This hub groups listings whose supplied city matches New York City or one of its five boroughs. It does not silently relabel a New Jersey, Long Island or Philadelphia appointment as NYC. Nationwide online opportunities appear separately, and a national recruitment label alone is not proof that participation is remote.
Before accepting an in-person session, ask for the borough, street address, floor or suite, check-in time and expected finish time. Compare the whole round trip with the session incentive, not just the interview length. If you are coming from another borough, ask whether a late arrival cancels eligibility and whether travel is reimbursed. Do not assume a listing's NYC label means the recruiter accepts every metro-area ZIP code.
L&E Research lists a Midtown facility at 28 West 44th Street, Suite 500, with focus-group and mock-jury capabilities. That establishes a local research location; it does not establish an opening, an incentive or your eligibility. Use the provider's participant portal to find recruitment instructions, and follow the address in your confirmed invitation rather than arriving at a facility unannounced. L&E Research's New York facility.
Consumer discussions, professional interviews and healthcare-related market research have different screeners. A nurse-only interview is not a general-public study, even if all genders can apply. Read the required occupation or experience before spending time on a screener. A clinical trial is a different decision from a focus group: review the study team's consent and eligibility information instead of treating the incentive as the deciding factor.
Keep this page as a starting point and compare the separately labeled online options. You can also check the New York section of L&E's participant portal. A short local list can reflect the available feed, not the absence of research throughout the city. Do not submit invented screening answers to qualify; save your time for studies that match your actual circumstances.
No. Joining a panel or completing a screener is an application step, not a confirmed appointment. Wait for the recruiter to confirm the exact location or online format, incentive, schedule and participation requirements before making travel plans.
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Local openings can fill quickly. Join the free study list and we’ll send new opportunities as they become available.
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$200–$375 in recorded incentive amounts. The median recorded amount is $200; provider ranges may extend above a recorded amount. Compensation can depend on session length, screening requirements, and whether purchases are reimbursed. Confirm the full incentive with the provider.
The current feed contains 4 in-person listings in NYC. Confirm the actual address, appointment and eligibility with the provider before traveling.
The most common listed subjects are general consumer research, healthcare. Availability can change after a listing is collected; check the provider before applying.
No. Focus Group Panel and Maxion Research do not charge people to browse or apply. Review each provider’s instructions and never pay an upfront fee merely to become eligible.