The 2nd Malaysian edition of the lnSPiR2eS Pitching Research Competition (IGPRC) https://pitchingresearch.com/
OVERVIEW
• NPRC is organized for the second time in Malaysia by the Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA with the collaboration of the lnSPiR2eS international research network.
• The lnSPiR2eS network is a globally-facing research network primarily aimed at research training and capacity building, resting on a foundation theme of responsible science.
• NPRC 2023 is organized to support the organization of the Pitching Research Competition at global level (IGPRC2023).
• NPRC2023 follows the global norms and standards developed by the lnSPiR2eS.
Want to know more about the pitching research tool?
Professor Robert Faff’s Pitching Research Tool
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Watch the primer video on Pitching Research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWA2yxAqwns |
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Read this SSRN paper on explanation on the pitching tool: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2462059 |
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Go through the useful lnSPiR2eS website and look through the resources provided: https://pitchingresearch.com/inspir2es-network/ |
Professor Robert Faff’s Pitching Research Tool
Read this SSRN paper on explanation of the pitching tool
Watch the primer video on Pitching Research
Go through the InSPiR2eS website
Go through the resources provided
IMPORTANT DATES
National Pitching Research Competition (NPRC) - Malaysia
NO. | INFORMATION | DATE/TIME |
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1. | Opening of Pitch Submission | July 2023 |
2. | Pitch Submission Deadline | 31st August 2023 (Thursday) |
3. | Notification of the National Finalists
| 14th September, 2023 (Thursday) |
4. | National Grand Final (Oral)
| 21st September, 2023 (Thursday) |
5. | Submission of national winner for entry to Global Pitching Research Competition (IGPRC) | 25th September, 2023 (Monday) |
lnSPiR2eS Global Pitching Research Competition (IGPRC)
NO. | INFORMATION | DATE/TIME |
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6. | Grand Final (Oral, Virtual) | December 2023 |
SUBMISSION PROCESS
- All entries into the competition must be made via the lnSPiR2eS website.
- All entries should be accompanied by the succesful completion of “Pitching Research Matters” (MicroCredential Course as Pre-requisite) at the time of submitting their IGPRC2023 entry via the lnSPiR2eS website.
- Click on the URL: https://bond.blackboard.com/webapps/bbgs-cloud-portal-BB5ddc61d723ae0/app/portal/catalog?course_name=pitching+research+matters
- Click “Enroll Now” to Pitching Research Matters.
- Participants are required to complete the course by achieving the minimum performance (70%) on the final quiz.
- Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to download a digital certificate from the 'My Dashboard' tab in the Bond University Learner Portal.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please email info@learner.bond.edu.au
- Go to this website www.pitchingresearch.com.
- Click on button "Start Pitching".
- Then, the first step is to register as a user and follow the instructions.
- Participants are required to complete the prescribed 2-page template by clicking on ‘Create New Pitch’, a template that provides a simple, methodical tool to confidently/succinctly "pitch" essential elements of a new research proposal to an academic expert i.e. to your supervisor.
- Participants are required to complete the 2-page and "Save" it to confirm your submission.
- For an explanation of the pitching template and its use, see:
- SSRN paper "Faff, Robert W., InSPiR2eS Global Pitching Research Competition 2023 (IGPRC2023) … What, Why, How, Who, and When? (April 19, 2023) and "primer" video on Pitching Research: SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4394916
- Youtube: https://bit.ly/41E5ROY
- Companion PPTs (used in General Information Video):https://bit.ly/43SOBr6
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
National Pitching Research Competition (NPRC)
NO. | CATEGORIES | UNIVERSITIES | RESEARCH FIELD |
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1. | Undergraduate Students | From any Public and Private University in Malaysia. | Business and Management and Social Sciences. |
2. | Postgraduate students (Masters - Research based) | From any Public and Private University in Malaysia. | Business and Management and Social Sciences. |
3. | Postgraduate students (PhD) | From any Public and Private University in Malaysia. | Business and Management and Social Sciences. |
4. | Early career researchers (ECRs)
| From any Public and Private University in Malaysia. | Business and Management and Social Sciences. |
- One winner from undergraduate students, postgraduate students or early career researchers category will be chosen as National Grand Winner and will be eligible to proceed his/her pitch entry and present his/her pitch at the global competition (IGPRC).
- If chosen, the National Grand Winner will continue his/her entry to the grand final stage of IGPRC, to be held virtually in December 31, 2023, with the overall prize of $AUD5,000 for the ultimate IGPRC2023 winner.
- No entry fees
PRIZES
National Pitching Research Competition (NPRC) - Malaysia
- Cash prize
- All participants and winners will receive e-certificate
Total | |
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PANEL A: OVERALL WINNER | |
National Grand Winner | RM500 |
PANEL B: WINNER OF EACH CATEGORY | |
Best ECR pitch | RM400 |
Best PhD pitch | RM400 |
Best MSc pitch | RM400 |
Best Undergraduate pitch | RM400 |
Sub-total – grand final prize pool | RM1600 |
PANEL C: RUNNER-UP OF EACH CATEGORY | |
Best ECR pitch | RM200 |
Best PhD pitch | RM200 |
Best MSc pitch | RM200 |
Best Undergraduate pitch | RM200 |
Sub-total – grand final prize pool | RM800 |
PANEL D: 3RD PLACE OF EACH CATEGORY | |
Best ECR pitch | RM100 |
Best PhD pitch | RM100 |
Best MSc pitch | RM100 |
Best Undergraduate pitch | RM100 |
Sub-total – grand final prize pool | RM400 |
TOTAL CASH PRIZE POOL | RM3300 |
lnSPiR2eS Global Pitching Research Competition (IGPRC)
SPONSOR | AMOUNT ($AUD)9 | |
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PANEL A: GRAND FINAL PRIZES | ||
Overall IGPRC2023 Winner | $5,000 | |
Runner Up | $2,000 | |
Other Grand Finalists (x4 $1,000) | $4,000 | |
Sub-total – grand final prize pool | $11,000 | |
PANEL B: GRAND FINAL PRIZES | ||
Up to Top 6 Country based-winners10 | $6,000 | |
Indigenous Awards (x2):11 | ||
Australian Indigenous Researcher | $1,000 | |
New Zealand Indigenous Researcher | $1,000 | |
PBFJ Best Replication Pitch12 | $1,000 | |
PBFJ Best Industry Survey Pitch13 | $1,000 | |
PBFJ Best Systematic Literature Review Pitch14 | $1,000 | |
APAEA Relevant Topics15 | APAEA16 | $2,000 |
Sustainable Finance/Climate-related Disclosures (New Zealand Entries Only) | Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand Inc | $NZ1,000 |
Panel B Prizes | ~$AUD 14,000 | |
OVERALL PRIZE POOL TOTAL | ~$AUD 25,000 |
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
NO. | MEMBERS OF FBM | ROLE |
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1. | Prof Dr. Firdaus Abdullah | Advisor I |
2. | Assoc Prof. Dr. Amirul Afif Muhamat | Advisor II |
3. | Dr. Norliza Che Yahya | Chairmain |
4. | Dr. Azreen Roslan | Deputy Chairmain |
5. | Habiel Zakariah | Media (Video Content, Poster) |
6. | Dr. Mohammad Zulfakhairi Mokthar | Media (Video Content, Poster) |
7. | Dr. Mohd Fikri Ishak | Media (Video Content, Poster) |
8. | Dr. Nur Athirah Sumardi | Marketing and Publicity |
9. | Assoc. Prof. Dr Keshminder Singh Jit Singh | Marketing and Publicity |
10. | Dr. Aida Azlina Mansor | Marketing and Publicity |
11. | Rosli Surip | Technical/ Administrative |
12. | Mohamad Fariz Abdullah | Technical/ Administrative |
13. | Salina Ibrahim & Samsinah Selamat | Technical/ Administrative |
14. | Dr. Natasha Dzulkalnine | Registration |
15. | Dr. Rafiatul Adlin Hj Mohd Ruslan | Sponsorship |
16. | Dr. Nurul Syifaa Mohd Shakil | Sponsorship |
17. | Dr. Nur Azirah Zahida Mohamad Azhar | Sponsorship |
18. | Dr. Norashida Othman | E-certificate |
19. | Dr. Nur Zahidah Bahrudin | E-certificate |
20. | Dr. Aziz Jamal | Assessors |
21. | Dr. Siti Norida Wahab | Assessors |
RESULTS
National Pitching Research Competition Winners |
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The Research and Innovation (RENOVA) Unit, Faculty of Business and Management (FBM), is delighted to announce the winners of the 2nd National Pitching Research Competition (NPRC) 2023.
NATIONAL GRAND WINNER:DR. FAREHAN OMAR
Winner: Dr. Farehan Omar
Runner-up: Dr. Mohd Iqbal Mohd Noor
3rd place: Dr. Shariff Harun
Winner: Siti Sarah Alyasa Gan
Runner-up: Kawtar Bahanni
3rd place: Muhammad Izhuan Abdul Manaff
Winner: Khaliff Nabill Irfan Noorzee
Runner-up: Gavin Jonathan
3rd place: Arvind s/o Rajah
The National Grand Winner (Dr. Farehan Omar) will represent Malaysia in the Global Pitching Research Competition (IGPRC) 2023. For more information about IGPRC, click here. We wish you all the best!
We want to thank all the winners for your participation and congratulate you on your dedication to this competition.
