Supporting knowledge creation and dissemination for the social good in South Asia
Call for South Asia management research proposals
This year, Emerald and the IAM – Indian Academy of Management –
are delighted to offer a research grant for a South Asian project in the
field of management research. There will be one award of £2,000
(approximately US$3,000 equivalent) for the winning research project,
and two awards of £500 each for highly-commended runners up, to fund or
part-fund these projects.
Applications should address the creation and dissemination of
knowledge for the social good with a specific orientation toward benefit
for South Asia.
Eligibility: The main member of the research team must be based in South
Asia. For the purpose of this award, South Asian countries are defined
as: India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Pakistan and Maldives.
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/southasia_mgmt.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.
Key dates: The closing date for applications is 1 February 2013.
Winners will be announced in April 2013.
Contact: For further information, please contact:
Emma Stevenson
Service Development Executive
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Howard House
Wagon Lane
Bingley BD16 1WA
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0) 1274 785198
