# Recruitment Script Template

> Three variants: email, flyer text, and verbal (phone or in-person). IRBs expect recruitment materials to be truthful, non-coercive, and free of implied endorsement.

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## Variant 1: Email Recruitment

**Subject:** Research participants needed: [FILL IN: study topic]

Dear [FILL IN: recipient],

My name is [FILL IN: name], and I am a [FILL IN: role] at [FILL IN: institution]. I am conducting a research study about [FILL IN: topic] and I am looking for participants who [FILL IN: inclusion criteria].

**What is involved:** [FILL IN: brief description, duration].

**Compensation:** [FILL IN or "no compensation"].

**To participate or learn more:** Reply to this email or contact [FILL IN: email/phone].

This study has been reviewed and approved by the [FILL IN: institution] IRB, protocol number [FILL IN].

Thank you for considering participation.

[FILL IN: name, title, department]

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## Variant 2: Flyer Text

**[FILL IN: ATTENTION-GRABBING HEADLINE]**

Researchers at [FILL IN: institution] are looking for [FILL IN: who] to take part in a study about [FILL IN: topic].

- **Time commitment:** [FILL IN]
- **Location:** [FILL IN: in-person location or "online"]
- **Compensation:** [FILL IN]

**To learn more:** Contact [FILL IN: researcher name, email, phone].

IRB Approved — Protocol #[FILL IN]

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## Variant 3: Verbal Script (Phone or In-Person)

"Hello, my name is [FILL IN: name]. I am a [FILL IN: role] at [FILL IN: institution]. I am contacting you because [FILL IN: how you identified this person or group] and I am conducting a research study about [FILL IN: topic].

The study involves [FILL IN: 1-sentence description] and would take about [FILL IN: duration] of your time. Participation is completely voluntary — if you are not interested, there will be no consequences.

Would you like me to tell you more about the study, or would you prefer not to participate?

[If yes:] I can email or mail you a consent form with full details, or I can answer questions now. Which would you prefer?

[If no:] Thank you for your time. Have a good day."

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