Call for research papers
The theme of the conference is Dare to Care: Put the heart in the art of research, embrace the global trends of alignment with green philosophies and the environment, particularly with the focus on accountability and compliance.
Submission must comply with the SAMRA criteria and applicants should get a copy of the SAMRA Conference Technical Guidelines from the SAMRA office.
New category
SAMRA has announced the addition of a new category to allow bright young research minds to submit potential conference presentations and participate in the conference in 2011. The category is applicable to young and aspiring researchers of 25 or younger, who wish to showcase their innovative research abilities. The deadline for these submissions is 29 November 2010.
Presentation possibilities
| Presentation type: | Description: | Time allocated (subject to change) | Slots available (subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynote Addresses | This is an opportunity for industry thought leaders to present their opinions and share their wisdom with delegates (not eligible for awards) | 40 minutes presentation, and 10 minutes for questions and answers | Four, on 2 and 3 June 2011 |
| Research Papers | Written research paper and presentation of the research paper at conference (eligible for awards) | 30 minutes presentation and 10 minutes questions and answers | Twenty, on 2 and 3 June 2011 |
| Expert Question and Answer (Q&A) sessions | Presentation of a short introduction that summarises current knowledge about a topic in market research, and then answering questions from the audience about the topic (not eligible for awards) | 15 minutes introduction of the topic and 45 minutes questions and answers | Two, on 2 or 3 June 2011 |
Awards
The following SAMRA Conference Awards are available for the authors/presenters of research papers only
- SAMRA Best Overall Paper
- SAMRA Best First Time Speaker
- Research International award for the Best Contribution to Research Standards for Africa
- Telkom Best User Award
For more information go to www.samra.co.za