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The aim of the Research Directions’ questions is to guide the conversation on what the important research goals are in each research community. If your organization believes that answering these questions is essential to the advancement of science and the benefit of our society, why not be a sponsor? Your sponsorship will not only help finance the article processing charges of authors who are not currently funded or covered by a Cambridge University Press agreement but also various promotional activities around the question you are passionate about, thereby bringing the attention of more researchers and other interested parties to the conversation. Help us highlight your favourite questions!
Are sponsors vetted?
Yes. The decision rests solely with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, who may decline sponsorship if the sponsor’s mission and values could be perceived as not aligning with the values of the journal and Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Click here for more information. Sponsors must declare any conflicts of interest, e.g. an existing relationship between the journal’s editorial team and the sponsor.
What are the sponsorship options?
There are three levels of sponsorship:
| Package levels | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
| Price | £10K | £20K | £50K |
| Includes: | |||
| Percentage of sponsorship package (exact percentage to be agreed) allocated to APC waivers for authors who are not covered by an agreement or funding | 20% to 30% | 31% to 40% | 41% to 50% |
| Sponsor branding on journal websites | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Co-branded Question infographic | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Co-promotion on Research Directions and Cambridge University Press & Assessment social media accounts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Co-branded video focusing on the sponsored Question or published content related to that Question* | No | Yes | Yes |
| One or a combination (to be agreed) of co-branded webinar, Ask Me Anything session or podcast focusing on the sponsored Question and/or related published content* | No | No | Yes |
*Published content will be selected in discussion with the Research Directions Editorial team and the sponsor
If you are interested in sponsorship but don’t see a package that works for you, please get in touch and we can discuss bespoke arrangements.
Can I sponsor more than one Question?
Sponsors can sponsor one or multiple Questions.
For how long will the sponsorship package last?
Sponsorship will cover the promotion of the Question for the length of time it remains open to submissions.