Specialist support for your career

Whether you are just beginning your journey in research, insight and analytics or looking to build your expertise and confidence, MRS provides a wide range of support to help you thrive.

From professional membership and recognised qualifications to specialist training, mentoring, networking and career development, MRS is committed to helping you succeed. Through funding support, peer communities, CPD and access to experienced leaders, you can develop the skills, credibility and connections needed to build a rewarding and future-ready career in insight.

Membership

MRS membership demonstrates is a professional accreditation with a range of benefits enabling you to connect through networking, improve your knowhow through training and professional webinars plus enable you to stay relevant with the latest news and mentoring.

In a world that can feel transactional and constantly changing, being part of your membership body signals something different. It reflects a commitment to continually developing yourself, your craft and the impact you have on your team, organisation and the wider sector.

• Professional credibility and differentiation
  Visible recognition through post-nominals and a membership mark, alongside alignment with the Code of Conduct as a signal of quality and professionalism.
• Tangible return on investment
  Access to preferential pricing for training and conferences, along with high-value resources, insight and guidance that offset the cost of membership.
• Practical, time-efficient learning
  Short, focused webinars, an on-demand video library and applied toolkits that address current challenges such as AI in research, social listening and data ethics.
• Community and opportunity
  Access to mentoring, sector groups and structured networking that provide practical value, including options suitable for members based outside the UK and Europe

CPD

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is a formal way of members taking control of their career. It encourages you to think about professional goals and any gaps in knowledge and skill set that may obstruct these. It can also be used as route to upgrade your membership to the higher-level Certified Member status.

Special Interest Groups

At MRS we believe in the power of community and the value of specialised knowledge. Our wide range of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Networks are designed to foster collaboration, innovation and professional development among our members. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, there's a place for you in our diverse and dynamic communities. 

&more – network for young professionals

&more is the MRS network for brilliant young thinkers. Sponsored by Unilever, &more provides a community for young insight professionals to connect and shine in their careers. It is created by and for young researchers.  

There are discounted and free events, peer support and career resources, as well as opportunities to speak, contribute and make your mark in the sector. All you need to be is under 30 or within the first five years of a career in research, insight or analytics to sign up. Simply create an MyMRS account to take advantage of the specialist &more resources to get ahead in research.

Mentoring Scheme

MRS has developed a specialist Mentoring Scheme to give members access to senior individuals in the research sector for professional mentoring. The Scheme provides matched members with the support of an experienced professional who can help you optimise your work and plan your future. Mentoring is recognised within the MRS CPD scheme.

Wide range of training courses

MRS has the widest range of research, insight and analytics training in the UK. The majority of our courses are now delivered in live virtual classrooms, as are in-company programs. We also offer a range of e-learning and on-demand courses. Each year 2,000 professionals benefit from our specialist training.

MRBA Skills – Grants and funding for MRS Qualifications

MRBA Skills supports researchers in the UK market and social research sector wishing to develop their skills and enhance their careers. Through the MRBA bursary, MRBA helps those who might be unable financially to pursue a programme of learning towards a qualification.

MRBA Skills is an Education Grants & Funding Support initiative offering annual bursaries to researchers in the UK wishing to study for the:

• MRS Advanced Certificate in Market & Social Research Practice
• MRS Certificate in Market Research.