User Research Recruitment Templates

We have created 4 email scripts that can also be used as a phone script to invite potential research participants to research sessions.

So you need to recruit some research participants?

Here are some templates for recruiting your ideal participant.

You can use them for email or a phone script.

The {{ }} indicates to input information uniquely related to you and your project. Happy recruiting!

Short emails with no incentive offered

Hi {{first_name}},

My name is {{your name}}, a {{User Experience Designer }}at {{ UX Forward }}. We're currently researching {{our employer's feedback feature}} and would love to show you a sneak peek. We are looking to {{make the feedback feature employerfocused}} and would love to hear your feedback on our possible designs.

If you're interested, please schedule 30 with me using this link:

Thank you,

Hi {{first_name}},

My name is {{your name}}, a {{User Experience Designer}} at{{ UX Forward }}. You have been nominated to participate in our user research and feedback.

We are currently researching ______. We’re looking to make the process easier when it comes to _______. As part of this effort, our Product Team would like to conduct a 60 minute discussion regarding the overall process of _______ and would like your feedback on our possible designs.

Please let us know if you would be willing to assist us in this evaluation by selecting a time from this link:

If you have any questions reply to this email. Thank you in advance for your partnership to improve the {{UX Forward}} experience!

Thank you,

A short email with an incentive offer

Hi {{First_name}},

My name is {{your name}}, a {{User Experience Designer}} at {{ UX Forward }}. We are conducting a study to give our platform participants the opportunity to provide feedback on our product. This study will help the {{ UX Forward }} team better understand your needs in order to incorporate them into future product enhancements.

We’re currently scheduling participants for a study that takes place from ___ - ___. Sessions will be conducted remotely - you’ll need high-speed internet and a computer with working microphone to participate in the study.

Details of the study:

• The duration of the study is 60 minutes.

• We’ll be discussing _______.

• You’ll receive a ____, as a token of our appreciation.

Please let us know if you would be willing to assist us in this evaluation by selecting a time from this link:

If you have any questions reply to this email. Thank you in advance for your partnership to improve the {{ UX Forward }}. experience!

Thank you,

Hi {{first_name}},

My name is {{your name}}, a {{User Experience Designer}} at {{ UX Forward }} . We are conducting a study to better understand {{the thing}} and give the opportunity for {{the persona}} to provide feedback on our product.

This study will help the {{ UX Forward }}. team better understand your needs as a {{persona}} and to incorporate them into future product enhancements. We’re currently scheduling participants for a remote sessions - you’ll need high-speed internet and a computer with working microphone to participate in the study.

Details of the study:

• The duration of the study is 30-45 minutes.

• We’re hoping to learn about your goals, your processes, tools&software used, your methods for{{thing}} (if you have any),

• We will give a quick overview of our platform and capture your feedback,

• You’ll receive a ____, as a token of our appreciation.

Please let us know if you would be willing to assist us in this evaluation by selecting a time from this link:

If you have any questions reply to this email. We appreciate your partnership to improve the {{ UX Forward }}. experience!

Thank you,

{{ UX Forward }} Team