Join The ICG
Become Part of a Global Network of Independent Market Research Professionals
Whether you’re an established consultant or taking your first steps into independent practice, the ICG membership connects you with a supportive network of peers, professional development opportunities, and a platform to help raise your profile.
Membership Fee
Annual membership: £120 + VAT
VAT is payable by members resident in the United Kingdom.
Membership is valid for one year and renews automatically each year at the prevailing rate unless cancelled.
By becoming a member of the ICG, you agree to:
- Membership Eligibility Criteria
- The ICG Code of Practice
- The ICG Membership Terms & Conditions
- The ICG Privacy Policy
Please take a moment to review these documents before joining.
What Happens Next?
Once you’ve joined us, we will email you with a welcome pack and next steps.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Eligibility of Membership and Code of Practice
By joining the ICG you confirm that:
- you are working in the field of market research or a closely related area;
- you work alone, or in an organisation of no more than 3 full time equivalent staff, and agree that in keeping with the spirit of the ICG your organisation does not imply that it has more than 3 full-time employees;
- you agree to be bound by the ICG Code of Practice as stated below.
ICG members are required to adhere to the core principles contained in the Market Research Society’s Code of Conduct, whether they are MRS members or not. Additionally, they must adhere to the core principles contained in ESOMAR’s Code of Conduct.
ICG members must adhere to appropriate standards of professional behaviour and not act to bring the ICG in to disrepute.
If a member or applicant is deemed by the committee to have failed to meet the ICG Code of Practice, or if there are any other eligibility concerns, the committee reserves the right to refuse or withdraw membership.
