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EnglishWhat Prizes and Research Funding Does The Q Group Offer?
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The Q Group offers two named research prizes—the Jack Treynor Prize and the Roger F. Murray Prize—and supports research through previously funded research and a Call for Working Papers. These sit under the site's "Prizes & Research" section, alongside a "Books/Publications/Papers" resources area. The site confirms these programs exist and are organized under those headings, but it does not publish prize amounts, eligibility rules, deadlines, or application procedures on the home page; those details would need to come from the linked pages or the contacts below.
The two named prizes
| Prize | What the site confirms | What to check before applying or nominating |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Treynor Prize | Listed as a Q Group prize under "Prizes & Research" | Eligibility, submission format, deadline, award terms |
| Roger F. Murray Prize | Listed as a Q Group prize under "Prizes & Research" | Same categories as above |
Both are presented as research prizes within the organization's broader research program. The home page does not describe selection criteria or past winners, so treat the prize pages as the authoritative source.
Research funding and working papers
The site lists two related channels:
- Previously Funded Research — a record of research the organization has already supported. Useful for understanding what kinds of projects fit the group's interests before you submit.
- Call for Working Papers — the entry point for researchers seeking support or review of work in progress.
A practical sequence: read the previously funded research to see the topical range, then read the Call for Working Papers for format and timing, then contact the Research Coordinator with questions the page doesn't answer.
Resources for published work
The "Books/Publications/Papers" section collects published material. It is a reading resource rather than a funding mechanism, but it is the best place to see the kind of quantitative investment research the membership engages with—useful context if you are deciding whether your work fits.
Who this is for
Membership is open to organizations and individuals whose business includes the development, analysis, or utilization of quantitative research in financial services, and the group describes itself as a forum for investment professionals. Research prizes and funding sit within that community, so expect the audience to be quantitatively oriented practitioners and academics rather than generalist investors.
Where to get specifics
The home page names three contacts:
- Executive Director Jenna Ayala — 212.744.6825
- Program Coordinator Robin Greenwood
- Research Coordinator Lawrence Harris — 323.244.1154
For prize rules and working-paper submissions, the Research Coordinator is the natural first contact. For membership-linked questions, the Executive Director or Program Coordinator.
Practical next steps
- Open the "Prizes & Research" section and read both prize pages for eligibility and deadlines.
- Review "Previously Funded Research" to calibrate your topic against past awards.
- Read the "Call for Working Papers" for submission requirements.
- If a deadline or format is unclear, call or write the Research Coordinator before preparing a submission.
One caution: the site's home page is a summary, and details such as prize amounts or submission windows are not stated there. Confirm any figure or date on the dedicated page or directly with the organization rather than relying on secondhand descriptions.