Entries are now open for the 2026 Research Got Talent (RGT) competition. This joint initiative by ADIA and ESOMAR invites young professionals to apply research and insights to help local charities and NGOs address pressing social issues in a global context.

Now in its seventh year in Australia, the competition focuses on emerging researchers who use their skills to support NGOs and charities. Entrants are encouraged to develop innovative research projects that address specific issues such as gender inequality, access to justice and education, integration and diversity, environmental challenges, and climate change.

The Australian winner will advance to Esomar's global competition and receive a complimentary one-day pass to the 2027 ADIA Leaders Forum, free Congress registration, $4,000 in prize money, publication in Esomar Research World, and Young Esomar Society membership.

Hamish Scott-Stevenson and Sam Slamowicz from the Social Research Centre won the 2025 competition for their project addressing online misinformation, developed in partnership with the Museum of Sticks & Stones.

A Research Got Talent entrant briefing will be held online on Tuesday, June 16. Further details are available on the ADIA website.

Entries for this year's competition opened on Wednesday, June 3 and will close on Monday, July 20.

With special thanks to our sponsors

ADIA is grateful to the following companies for supporting their future leaders and encourages all ADIA and Esomar members in Australia to invest in their talent for the 2026 competition.