Associate Member

Entry criteria and conditions

By application and with support of one Full Member or Fellow of MRS. Applicants must provide evidence of one of the following:

MRS Advanced Certificate
Recognised first degree meeting one of the following criteria:
- Relevant subjects including Business Studies, Psychology, Marketing, Statistics etc
- Evidence that the degree contained a research methods module
- A project demonstrating the use of research skills
- Any other first degree plus one year’s relevant research experience
A higher degree (eg MBA/PhD) that demonstrates research skills
Relevant professional qualification (eg CIM Diploma, HND/HNC in relevant topic, graduate membership of the British Psychological Society etc)
Professional membership of the British Psychological Society, etc

Benefits

Use of AMRS designation
Voting rights in Council elections and at the AGM
Eligibility to be a candidate for election to Council
Subscriptions to Research (and its supplements), The Research Buyer’s Guide and MRS News
Membership card with accompanying recognition of professional status and compliance with the MRS Code of Conduct
Eligibility to enter organisation into The Research Buyer’s Guide
Access to the Codeline advisory service on best practice and on legislation affecting market research
Professional Standards Documents providing regular updates on best practice in market research
Discounted attendance at the MRS Annual Conference and one-day conferences
Discounts on attendance at MRS training courses
50% discount on subscription to the International Journal of Market Research (The Journal of The Market Research Society)
5% discount on annual subscription to WARC.com database
Access to LitSearch (the MRS literature sourcing service and collection) and the MRS online Research Portal
Access to the MRS websites including exclusive Members Area
Opportunity to join MRS networking activities including Members’ Evenings
A range of insurance and financial services products is available via a scheme administered by the Lark Group

Membership Fees

Annual Subscription: £121.00

New Applicants are required to pay a joining fee with their first years annual subscription

Annual Subscription + Joining Fee: £121.00 + £34.00 = £155.00

Candidates who are enrolled on an MRS qualification or Accredited Masters Degree are eligible for a reduced rate

Annual Subscription: £58.00 for first year only (no joining fee).

MRS is unable to issue an invoice for Membership Fees. Payments can be made by cheque or banker’s draft, made payable to ‘The Market Research Society’ or by Visa, Mastercard, Amex or Debit card. A receipt will be issued once payment has been received.

MRS Membership

MRS Membership is annual and is valid for twelve consecutive months. If you are unable to use your membership at any stage during this time refunds or extensions cannot be offered in any circumstances.

MRS Membership belongs to the individual and is therefore non-transferable.

Conditions of refunds

If you change your mind about joining or renewing, you may request a refund if you notify the Membership Team in writing (returning your MRS membership card if applicable) within seven working days of us despatching your receipt of subscription payment. No refunds will be issued after this time.

Application form

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