2009 Emerald/IACMR Chinese Management Research Fund Award
Supporting the dissemination of knowledge for the social good in China
Call for Chinese management research proposals
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Emerald and the IACMR - International Association for Chinese Management Research - are delighted to offer a research grant for a Chinese project in the field of management research. The award will offer £3,000 (approximately US$5,000 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 mainland China.
The IACMR are pleased to offer the winner(s) a complimentary membership, which will include a free online subscription to Management and Organization Review, for a limited time of 12 months. To those who are already IACMR members, their membership will be extended by one year beyond their current membership expiration date. Similarly, Emerald will also offer a subscription to Chinese Management Studies, on the same terms.Eligibility
The main member of the research team must be based in mainland China.
Judging criteria
Each application will be judged, by a panel of experts, on the criteria below. The research must:
- Be of significance, and in particular, illustrate 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/iacmr.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 4 January 2010.
Winners will be announced in February 2010.