Research Panel

About the Research Panel

Our Research Panel is made up of Second Life residents who have opted in to receiving invitations from us to participate in surveys and other types of research (e.g., interviews or focus groups) in exchange for some L$ and the opportunity to help improve aspects of Second Life that they care about.

Those who join the panel are asked to complete a preference form indicating what topics they are willing to be surveyed or interviewed about, and the maximum frequency with which they want to be invited to participate in research. We select residents from this list from time to time and ask them to participate in research projects on particular topics. We issue invitations by sending out notecards. You always have a choice of whether or not to participate in a particular research project after being invited; however, we reserve the right to drop residents from the panel due to infrequent or unhelpful participation, multiple memberships, or for any other reason.

The amount of L$ offered for participation in a research project varies depending on subject matter and the amount of time required to participate.

Joining the Research Panel

To join the Research Panel, please use the Panel Registration kiosk in our Second Life office. L$250 will be paid to you, as a token of our appreciation, just for joining and completing the preference form. Be assured that your registration and preferences are confidential per our privacy policy. You can update your preferences, or leave the Research Panel, at any time.

Panel membership is restricted to SL residents who have verified accounts¹ and are at least 30 days old. Only one panel membership is allowed per real life person.

If membership of the panel is closed, you can register your interest in joining and we will notify you when membership reopens.

¹ Payment info. used or on file with Linden Lab.

Already a Member?

If you are already a member of the Research Panel, you can update your Research Panel preferences, view your research history, or change your password.