PRF News
Welcome to PRF News, where you can stay up-to-date on the InSPiR2eS Network, IC4RS, competitions, events and important Pitching Research announcements!
Exploring Future Crimes: Technologies, Digitalization, and Malleable Criminality (AJOC Special Issue)
Call for Papers This special issue invites papers that provide a cutting-edge understanding of the malleable nature of future crimes within and beyond Asian contexts. Future crimes refer not only to offenses that may emerge in the future but also to current criminalities that will continue to evolve. Introducing the concept of future crimes is not a hype-driven terminological exercise. Rather, it highlights an epistemological potential that is increasingly valuable
IC4RS in 2025…Three Big Things Planned
I am writing to briefly update you on some IC4RS planning for 2025 (& beyond) …which I hope that you will find inspiring! New Monthly IC4RS Research Training Webinar Series “Advancing Responsible Science: The IC4RS & InSPiR2eS Webinar Initiative” To improve active ongoing engagement within InSPiR2eS, the plan is to instigate a series of monthly research training webinars for the IC4RS community. Aimed at all researchers, regardless of experience, the
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
Effective Supervision for Research Mentors (New PRF Module)
We are excited to introduce the latest addition to our set of educational resources: Module 8 – Effective Supervision This module is specifically crafted for research supervisors, trainers, and instructors who are keen to leverage the full potential of the Pitching Research Framework (PRF) in their mentoring roles. By engaging with this module, you will gain valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of a research supervisor, as well as
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!
2024 China-based Competition Launch
We are very pleased to announce that a China-based Pitching Research competition for 2024 will open on 10 March. This national competition, hosted by the Center for Research of China’s Capital Markets and Policies at UIBE, is being run in conjunction with the IGPRC2024. Notably, the China-based winner will qualify for the “gold-medal” round of the IGPRC2024 (and subject to quality and numbers, several runner-up winners will also enter the
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 2023 – Grand Final Event
It gives us immense pleasure to have successfully concluded the second edition of the InSPiR2eS Global Pitching Research Competition 2023 (IGPRC2023) with the grand final held on Wednesday, 31st January 2024. To advance the mission of InSPiR2eS and a signature event of the InSPiR2eS Centre for Responsible Science (IC4RS), this was a fantastic showcasing event of the innovative research ideas from nine emerging and novice researchers from eight different countries