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The Association of Market and Social Research Organisations (AMSRO) and the global ESOMAR Foundation today announced an exciting new joint project, the Research Got Talent award competition, focused on encouraging young professionals to use research to address prominent social issues.AMSRO and ESOMAR’s aim is to recognise young researchers in the industry and showcase their work on the local and global stage.

Participation in the Research Got Talent competition will also foster closer relationships between competitors, local charities and NGOs, as participants are required to nominate a charitable cause to support as the part of practical research project.

The overarching theme of the initiative is the role of market research and insights play in
supporting charities and non-profit organisations to overcome relevant and meaningful social
issues. The research can focus on social issues such as gender equality, access to justice,
education, improving the lives of people with disabilities, environmental issues and climate
change.

Sally Joubert, AMSRO member and ESOMAR’s Australian representative, said: “The
Research Got Talent award competition aims to recognise young researchers who want to
make a difference. As recently witnessed via the outpouring of support for those affected by
the bushfires, Australians like to give back. This competition provides a fantastic platform to
enable young researchers to support a worthy cause of their choice, while simultaneously
showcasing their professional talent.

“We are calling on all AMSRO and ESOMAR members to support this competition and
young researchers. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate your employees and company
on the global stage.”

The competition is open to young research professionals aged 18-35 and will run from 3
February to 30 March 2020. Project proposals may adopt traditional research methods, as
well as new methods, including data analytics and analysis.

Finalists will present at the AMSRO Leaders Forum in Sydney on 6 May, with one winner
selected and entered into ESOMAR’s global competition. Winners from the global
competition will take to the stage in Toronto at the ESOMAR Congress 2020 and showcase
their projects to international industry leaders.

To enter, visit the Research Got Talent online portal here.

Entries open at 9.00am on Monday 3 February 2020. For more information, visit:
https://www.amsro.com.au/research-got-talent

Winners receive return flights (departing from an Australian capital city to Toronto, Canada)
and free admission to the ESOMAR Congress. A cash prize is offered to the winner of the
global competition.

The Research Got Talent Initiative was pioneered by market research associations in India
and Hong Kong and saw great success in connecting a range of stakeholders and ultimately
showcasing the positive impact of the insights sector.

AMSRO and ESOMAR would like to acknowledge and thank our generous sponsors for helping make this exciting initiative possible – Lewers, Luma Research and LUCID.

In support of those people affected by the recent bushfires, 50% of all entry fees received
will be donated to The Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.