What is GATE?
GATE stands for Global Advisory Team of Experts. GATE consultants are leading engineers, product managers, resellers, sales and marketing professionals, executives, scientists, physicians and other professionals within various industries. PGR pays GATE members to speak with investment managers in search of market intelligence and other information in order to find the best investment options. This can include trends, issues, regulations and dynamics affecting a particular company, product or industry.


As a GATE member, who do I talk with during one-on-one consultations?
You talk with leading investment managers who are researching products and companies to make investment decisions. You also interact with other industry professionals from all over the world, gathering your own market intelligence to enhance your own business.


What kinds of questions will I be asked in surveys or phone consultations?
You will be asked general market questions in your area of expertise. We respect and adhere to all confidentiality agreements that you may have, so questions will be within the parameters of such agreements.


Do I have to pay anything to be in the GATE network?
No. Membership to become an independent research consultant in GATE is free and confidential.


How do I determine my hourly rate?
We pay your hourly consulting rate.


When do I get paid?
Please use our website to invoice us as soon as you complete a consultation. You will receive a user name and password that allows you to check on past consultations, payment history and other relevant items. Please allow 7-10 days for the check to arrive. For Asian and European GATE consultants, check arrival may vary depending on location.


What if I do not wish to receive payment for my service?
GATE members can consult for charity, instead of taking payment for consultations.


Can I interact with other GATE members?
Yes. During conferences and other major industry forums, we host events with clients and other GATE members. These events are great networking opportunities for GATE members.


Do I have to accept each invitation to consult?
Absolutely not. You may decline any invitation to consult, for any reason.


What is the time commitment if I join GATE?
There is no minimum time commitment. You accept only the consultations you want to accept and may decline any invitation to consult, for any reason.


How do I become a GATE member?
Once we contact you or you contact us, a PGR staff member interviews you to determine your areas of expertise. This process allows us to match you with the appropriate client requests.


Whom do I contact to become a GATE member?
Please fill the form located here or send an email to info@pg-research.com.