How does it work?

The details of the panel operation will be updated on the website during spring 2025.

Panel members are volunteer citizen scientists

The citizen research panel consists of a group of volunteer citizens who wish to engage in scientific research across various disciplines. Panel members will be recruited locally (Turku and Southwest Finland) in 2025. The panel does not aim to be a demographically representative sample of the population or focus on a specific size or number of participants. However, efforts will be made to include individuals of different ages and backgrounds.

Panel tasks vary across research topics and phases

The citizen research panel may participate in various stages of the research process. Tasks could include defining research topics and questions, reviewing research plans and objectives, and providing feedback on the interpretation or communication of research findings.

Researchers submit assignments to the panel

For researchers and research groups, the citizen research panel serves as a channel for submitting assignments related to different stages of the research process.

The panel operates across the entire university, encompassing all disciplines.

Primarily online working

The panel’s practical activities—such as discussions and written work—are currently designed to take place primarily on a shared online platform.

Utilising the panel’s contributions

The impact and benefits of the panel’s activities will be continuously evaluated from both the researchers’ and citizens’ perspectives.