2009 Emerald/ALCS African Management Research Fund Award
Supporting the dissemination of knowledge for social good in Africa
Call for African management research proposals
Emerald and ALCS (The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society), in association with INASP and the International Academy of African Business and Development (IAABD), are delighted to offer a research grant for an African project in the field of management research. The Award will offer £2,500 (approximately US$4,000 equivalent) to fund the winning research project.
Applications should address the dissemination of knowledge for the social good with a specific orientation toward benefit for Africa.
In addition to the research grant, the Winner will also be given the opportunity to receive the assistance of an experienced Emerald editor or former editor in helping write a high-quality article, offering the best chance of getting accepted for publication. Both Emerald and ALCS are exceedingly proud to support and reward such high-quality research.
Eligibility
At least one member of the research team must be based in Africa.
Judging criteria
Each application will be judged, by a panel of experts, on the five criteria below. The research must:
- Be of significance, particularly illustrating how it will benefit the social good.
- Demonstrate originality and innovation.
- Make an outstanding contribution to theory and its application.
- Illustrate the appropriateness and application of the methodology.
- Demonstrate sound implications for theory and practice.
Application requirements
Each proposal must be submitted using the online application form at:
http://ww2.emeraldinsight.com/awards/alcs_management.htm
The following documents will be required electronically:
- A summary stating specific goals, outcomes and benefits of the research. This should not exceed 2,000 words (note that tables, figures, appendices and reference lists, if provided do NOT count to the 2,000 word total).
- A covering letter containing full contact details (affiliation, full address, telephone number/s and e-mail address) for all researchers involved in the project. Please state clearly which researcher will be the main point of contact.
The 2,000-word summary must:
- Display clearly a statement of purpose and intent.
- State clearly the methodology(ies) applied and explicitly describe the research process.
- State expected research outcomes and expected impact and possible application.
- Specify the expected timescales of the research process.
- Outline projected costs and total research grant required.
Contact
For further information, please contact :
Kieran Booluck
Author Relations Administrative Assistant
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Howard House
Wagon Lane
Bingley BD16 1WA
United Kingdom
Fax: +44 (0)1274 785200
E-mail: kbooluck@emeraldinsight.com
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 1 February 2010.
Winners will be announced in March 2010.
Last year’s winner
Last year we were delighted to receive a great number of high-quality submissions. The winning research proposal was:
"The human factor and public sector effectiveness in Africa: the role of organizational justice perceptions in Ghana and Uganda" by Dr Moses Acquaah (Department of Business Administration, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA), in conjunction with Mr Eddy K. Tukamushaba (Head of Department of Leisure and Hospitality Management, Makerere University Business School, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda).
Dr Acquaah comments: "I am delighted and honored that my proposal with Mr. Eddy K. Tukamushaba of Makerere University Business School, Kampala, Uganda, was selected as the winner of the 2008 Emerald/ALCS Public Sector Management in Africa Research Fund Award. The collaborative and cross-country nature of our research demonstrates the importance of investigating public sector management issues in Africa in a holistic manner. This award has not only encouraged me but also reinforced my belief that conducting high quality research that is focused on Africa is highly recognized by internationally acclaimed and prestigious publishers such as Emerald Group Publishing Limited. It is my hope that this award will encourage young researchers with an interest in Africa to pursue their dream and undertake valuable research that will help in the social and economic development of Africa. I am grateful to Emerald/ALCS for supporting and encouraging research into public sector management in Africa. I also want to express my appreciation to the Dean of the Joseph M. Bryan school of Business and Economics, Dr. James K. Weeks, for supporting my research on strategic and international management in emerging economies with a special focus on Africa."