ACTUA NEWS
15/04/2009: Young Researcher of the Year Award
Young professionals across the world will show how research can change the world in a newly launched award.
Amsterdam 15 April, 2009 - ESOMAR, the world organization for market research professionals has launched the Young Researcher of the Year Award to show how research can tackle complex global issues and improve conditions for people across the world.
The award will be presented for an outstanding original and creative piece of research that can effect change within some of the most topical and controversial issues globally - Global Warming; World Poverty and Ageing.
The award is part of ESOMAR’s Developing Talent initiative designed to enhance the skills, know-how and expertise of future market research professionals.
“This new award will foster the abundant talent coming into the research sector every year. Encouraging and acknowledging young researchers to think out of the box while maintaining the highest quality research is a key condition for growth in the profession”, said Gunilla Broadbent, ESOMAR President.
Contenders must be under the age of 30, skilled in producing high quality research with a commitment to human development, ethics and a fair and just world. The winning piece of work will demonstrate how research conducted can significantly improve understanding of an issue and change the way we think and act.
An international jury of industry leaders chaired by ESOMAR will review each submission, with the three finalists invited to present at the ESOMAR Annual Congress in Montreux 15 – 18 September 2009.
Mentors from UNICEF, Barclaycard and IMS Health will offer professional guidance and moral support to contenders throughout the process. “Involving leading experts in the award process is a fundamental part of our Developing Talent program, says Anna Alu, ESOMAR Development & Events Director.
“We want to offer more than just a way for young professionals to capture attention; we also want them to grow from the experience and feel a sense of pride in their industry”.
ADDITONAL INFORMATION
- The entry period starts April 01, 2009.
- The deadline for the initial synopsis is 15 May 2009.
- The deadline for submissions is 26 June 2009.
- Finalists will be announced on 31st July and will present at the Annual Congress in September.
- The Winner will be announced at the ESOMAR Congress to be held September 15 – 18 in the stunning location of Montreaux, Switzerland.
- The winner will have their paper published on the ESOMAR website and receive:
- a unique trophy;
- a feature article in Research World exploring the findings of the research;
- two free places at ESOMAR workshops of his or her choice
Full details of the Young Researcher Award including themes, entry criteria, and timings can be found at
www.esomar.org/youngresearcher.