Female Founders Award from MRII and KNow Research
The Market Research Institute International (MRII) and KNow Research announced in July 2023 the launch of a program that will award grants to female founders in the insights industry.
The grants, which are being awarded in commemoration of KNow Research’s 20th anniversary, are open to women owned businesses in operation for 5 years or less, based in the 50 United States Cash grants of $5,000 each will be awarded to two candidate companies whose applications best meet the following criteria:
- A clear plan for the use of the grants’ funds that will positively impact the recipients’ organization as well as the insights/market research/analytics industry in general
- A clear intent and plan to develop innovative products and/or services, or other valuable business case for the use of grant funds that will make valuable contributions to the insights industry
To apply for the award, please go here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7431573/6a361b0f9ecf
For more information contact:
Ed Keller, Executive Director of MRII, at ed@mrii.org
Diversity Award Covers Recipients’ Fees for Principles Express Courses
As a volunteer-driven nonprofit institute dedicated to educating market researchers and insights professionals, MRII believes in providing equal access to educational opportunities. Moreover, MRII also supports efforts to combat racism, discrimination, inequality, and injustice. To put this belief into action, MRII has created a new awards program for individuals residing in the US who come from under-represented groups in the population who want to enhance their market research and insights skill sets. The award covers the cost for a Principles Express course of the recipient’s choosing. Principles Express courses are administered through the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education.
To find out more about the Principles Express family of courses, and to determine if these courses are the right fit for you, please visit http://www.marketresearchcourses.org.
To apply for the award, please go here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/5811427/a5e278b70ca9.
For more information contact:
Ed Keller, Executive Director of MRII, at ed@mrii.org
Prestigious Award Covers Recipients’ Fees for Principles Express Courses
This popular awards program empowers market-research applicants twice per year by covering the fee for those interested in furthering their education through MRII’s industry-leading online courses. Named in honor of the MRII’s past executive director and the first North American ambassador of ESOMAR, The Reg Baker MRII Award program specifically covers the enrollment cost for the Principles Express family of courses .
The Reg Baker MRII Award will be presented to applicants who meet all eligibility requirements and who, in the opinion of the Awards Committee, will make a positive contribution to the profession of insights, analytics, and market research. Selection criteria will include, but not be limited to, the demonstrated desire to serve the insights and market research profession, plus a financial need with limited or no employer financial support. As this is a line of online, self-paced courses, candidates from any country are welcome, subject only to U.S. State Department restrictions.
For more information about the Principles Express family of courses, and to determine if these courses are the right fit for you, please visit www.marketresearchcourses.org.
To apply for The Reg Baker MRII Award, please visit: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/5540220/289a006b44b0
PLEASE NOTE: The MRII is making an annual commitment to fund these awards and is looking for sponsors to fund additional recipients. Please contact Ed Keller by email at edATmrii.org if you are interested in sponsoring these awards.
For more information: Ed Keller, Executive Director, at at edATmrii.org or Pam Bracken, University of Georgia, pamDOTbracken AT georgiacenter.uga.edu.