About L&E Research
L&E Research is an American market research recruiter and facility operator that has been connecting businesses with study participants since 1984. Brands, agencies and healthcare companies hire it to find the right people for focus groups, interviews, product trials and taste tests, held in its own suites or over video.
L&E Research Locations
The company operates research facilities in eight US metro areas: Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Denver, New York City, Orlando, Raleigh and Tampa. Its participant website also promotes studies in further markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Nashville, St. Louis and San Francisco. Many projects are also handled online or by phone, so people far from any facility can still qualify.
How to Join L&E Research Studies
- Create a free profile on the participant website with your contact details and some background about you and your household.
- Answer screening questions when a study comes up. These short questionnaires check whether you match the group the client wants to hear from.
- Confirm your session if you qualify. You will receive the date, time and either the facility address or video-call instructions.
You can also start right here: browse the open listings on this page and apply to the ones that fit you.
How Much Does L&E Research Pay?
Incentives depend on how long a session lasts and how hard the audience is to find. Across the studies we have listed, everyday consumer topics such as banking, personal care and social media typically pay between $100 and $200. Hard-to-reach medical audiences earn much more, and the best-paying study on our site offered $825. The firm does not publish one standard payment method, so read the study details for how and when your incentive will arrive.
Types of Studies
- In-person focus groups
- Online focus groups and video interviews
- Food and beverage taste tests
- Product trials and home-use tests
- Healthcare and patient research
- Opinion studies on media, ads and services
Is L&E Research Legit?
Yes. It is a long-running company with permanent facilities in several cities and appears in industry directories such as Greenbook. Keep expectations realistic: you are paid only when you qualify and complete a session, and plenty of screeners end without an invitation. FindPaidFocusGroup.com only lists companies that never charge participants a fee to join or take part, so treat any request for payment as a red flag.