Competitions
The InSPiR2eS Global Pitching Research competition (IGPRC) is built on Professor Robert Faff’s (2015) Pitching Research Tool, which provides a framework for researchers to effectively communicate their research ideas to an academic field expert in a compelling, succinct manner prior to embarking on the project. The competition, is a way for current or early career researchers to put their pitching skills to the test against other researchers around the world
Pitches are submitted and then reviewed by a panel of judges; with prizes being awarded across a range of categories to recognise and stimulate research efforts around the globe
Eligibility
The IGPRC caters for two types of novice researcher (in collaboration with a senior research mentor)
Current PhD/Master/Undergraduate Student (research-enabled)
Early Career Researcher (within 5yr of graduation) – PhD
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Recent Competitions
Entries opened: 01-Jul-2023
Entries closed: 30-Sep-2023
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Competition Updates
IGPRC2024 General Information & Timelines (Updated)
Background Following on from the great success of the first two editions of the InSPiR2eS Global Pitching Research Competition (IGPRC) in 2022 (IGPRC2022) and 2023 (IGPRC2023), the third edition IGPRC2024 is now underway! With generous support from our primary Platinum Sponsors: Elsevier, the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, and the Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association; we are very pleased to warmly invite all eligible novice researchers to participate. Core Task The core
IGPRC2024 Information & Updates
Following on from the great success of the first two editions of the InSPiR2eS Global Pitching Research Competition (IGPRC) in 2022 (IGPRC2022) and 2023 (IGPRC2023), the third edition IGPRC2024 is now underway! With generous support from our primary Platinum Sponsors: Elsevier, the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, and the Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association; we are very pleased to warmly invite all eligible novice researchers to participate. Core Task The core task of
IGPRC 2024 Information Briefing
Watch Robert’s talk on the academic research competition, Inspires Global Pitching Research Competition (IGPRC) 2024. Targeting research students and researchers interested in developing their research pitch, this competition is backed by the Inspires Network and several competition sponsors. Watch to learn more & find out how to apply!
Launching IGPRC 2024
What, Why, How, Who, and When of the IGPRC2024. In brief… First, What? Following on from the great success of the inaugural InSPiR2eS Global Pitching Research Competition (IGPRC) event in 2021-22, and the second edition IGPRC2023 – both founded on Faff’s (2015, 2021) Pitching Research Framework (PRF), the goal is to conduct a third edition of the global Pitching Research competition in 2024. Second, Why? We aim to further deliver on the underlying mission
IGPRC 2022 Information
Review information from the 2022 competition
IGPRC-2023 Sponsors
