Research Grant Proposals
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy’s Research Grant Proposals fund academic research on educational and regulatory issues impacting CPAs, the accounting profession, and state boards.
Funder: National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
Due Dates: March 3, 2027 (Full application submission deadline for the 2027 Call for Proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 per project for one-year research; maximum of three grants awarded annually.
Summary: Supports scholarly research on educational and regulatory issues affecting certified public accountants, the accounting profession, and state boards.
Key Information: Applicants must be affiliated with a U.S. academic institution; no indirect costs, faculty salary, or stipends funded.
Description
The Research Grant Proposals program, administered by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), funds academic research projects that address educational and regulatory challenges relevant to certified public accountants (CPAs), the accounting profession, and the regulatory responsibilities of state boards. Since 2011, the program has supported research on topics such as continuing professional education (CPE) requirements, the impact of private equity, workforce pipeline issues, and the influence of emerging technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence) on audit practices. The goal is to generate insights that strengthen accounting education, inform regulation, and enhance public trust in the profession.
