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December 31, 2032 (IMA Research Grants portal deadline) | January 31, 2027 (IMA Incubator Grant Program)

Academic/Doctoral: typical awards not specified; Incubator: up to $5,000 per project (usually ≤1 year duration)

Funds innovative research advancing management accounting, supporting academics and students through multiple dedicated programs.

--- ## Description The IMA Research Grants, managed by the IMA Research Foundation (IRF), support research projects that expand knowledge in management accounting and financial management. The foundation funds proposals that demonstrate potential impact on the profession, especially in areas such as decision support, planning, and control. The IRF offers several programs: - **Academic Research Grant Program**: For innovative management accounting research from academics and practitioners. - **Doctoral Scholars Program**: For doctoral students at various stages to advance research and practice. - **IMA Incubator Grant Program**: For feasibility studies or early-stage ideas, especially for less-experienced researchers. Since its inception, the IRF has awarded over $2 million in grants to academics and doctoral students worldwide. --- ## Due Dates - **December 31, 2032:** Application portal deadline for IMA Research Grants (covers Academic Research and Doctoral Scholars programs; ongoing submissions accepted until this date) - **January 31, 2027:** Annual deadline for the IMA Incubator Grant Program (next cycle after today) --- ## Funding Amount - **Academic Research Grant Program**: Award size not explicitly specified; typically supports full research projects. - **Doctoral Scholars Program**: Award size not specified; supports doctoral-level research at various stages. - **IMA Incubator Grant Program**: Up to $5,000 per project, for proof-of-concept or feasibility studies, typically not exceeding one year in duration. Stage III Doctoral funding can be up to $10,000 for students who have completed coursework, covering research costs or stipends. --- ## Eligibility - **Academic Research Grant Program**: Open to academics and practitioners proposing research in management accounting or related fields. - **Doctoral Scholars Program**: Open to doctoral students in accredited programs. - **IMA Incubator Grant Program**: Open to inexperienced researchers and established researchers pursuing new ideas or feasibility studies. - Applicants do not need to be IMA members at the time of application, but must join within 60 days of receiving funding. - No geographic restrictions specified; global applicants welcome. --- ## Application Process - All applications must be submitted via the [IMA Research Grants Application Portal](https://imaresearchgrants.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home). - Required materials typically include: - Research proposal (purpose, scope, relevance to management accounting) - Timeline and research plan - Budget and funding needs - For doctoral funding: letter from dissertation chair, research draft, and journal submission plans - For Stage III Doctoral funding: submit a detailed request (up to $10,000), research draft, and support letter. - For Incubator Grants: concise proposal for a proof-of-concept project, up to $5,000. --- ## Additional Information - There is no submission deadline for Academic Research or Doctoral Scholars programs; proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until the portal closes. - Incubator Grant Program has a fixed annual deadline (January 31). - Successful applicants must acknowledge IMA funding in resulting publications. - Stage III Doctoral funding is disbursed in two parts: half at project start, half after submission to a conference or journal. - Grant funds can be used for data collection, research supplies, software, journal submission fees, and student stipends. --- ## External Links - [IMA Research Grants Application Portal](https://imaresearchgrants.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home) - [IMA Research Foundation Overview](https://www.imanet.org/membership/academics/research-foundation) - [Submission Guidelines (PDF)](https://mc-69e30ef4-758e-4371-ac6f-2657-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/IMA/Files/Home/Membership/Academics/IMAResearchFoundationGuidelinesOct-2025-FINAL.ashx?rev=a88a5aad59ba429990dddb8865f02ec8&hash=75506F975C0BC10972D95A01C7B8CBDB) - [Incubator Grant Program Description (PDF)](https://mc-69e30ef4-758e-4371-ac6f-2657-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/IMA/Files/Home/Membership/Academics/Research-Foundation/Academic-Incubator-Grant-Descriptions.ashx?rev=a659ffc37d844550844cb9113babf9a7&hash=6D5DFECA702F39BB1182E413287AAB14) - [Contact IMA Research Foundation](https://www.imanet.org/about-ima/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |-------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------| | IMA Research Foundation | research@imanet.org | (800) 638-4427 | | General IMA Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.imanet.org/about-ima/contact-us) | |

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