[National Association of State Boards of Accountancy](https://nasba.org)

March 3, 2025 | March 3, 2026

Up to $25,000 per project for one year; up to three grants awarded annually

Supports research on educational, professional, and regulatory issues affecting public accountancy, with an emphasis on topics relevant to CPA education, practice, and public protection.

--- ## Description The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Research Grant Proposals program funds academic research that advances understanding of educational and regulatory issues impacting the certified public accountancy profession. Established in 2011, the program is intended to support projects that inform and enhance the effectiveness of state boards of accountancy in their mission to protect the public and uphold professional standards. Research focus areas include, but are not limited to, continuing professional education (CPE) requirements, impacts of private equity, CPA workforce pipeline, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in auditing and education, inclusivity within the CPA profession, and the effect of licensing requirements on career pathways. Preference is given to post-doctoral researchers and professors affiliated with U.S. academic institutions. Funded projects are expected to be completed within one year, and recipients may be invited to present their findings at NASBA meetings. --- ## Due Dates - March 3, 2025: Proposal submission deadline (2025 Call for Proposals) — submissions due by 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, March 3, 2025 - March 3, 2026: Proposal submission deadline (2026 Call for Proposals) — submissions due by 11:59 p.m. CT on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $25,000 per research project for a one-year period - A maximum of three grants awarded annually - Funding covers direct project expenses only; institutional indirect costs, faculty salary, and fringe benefits are not supported - Awards are typically distributed in three installments, as defined in the grant agreement --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be post-doctoral researchers or professors affiliated with a U.S. academic institution - Preference is given to applicants who have received their doctoral degree by the start date of the grant - Applicants may not be related to employees, officers, Board of Accountancy members, NASBA Education Committee members, or NASBA affiliates --- ## Application Process - Proposals must not exceed five pages (excluding cover page and appendices) - Required elements: - Cover page with names, affiliations, and roles of all research team members, plus a brief abstract - Detailed project proposal addressing relevance, methodology, expected results, timeline, and budget - Appendices: interview/survey instruments (if applicable) and CVs (max three pages per researcher) - Proposals should not duplicate previously funded projects unless they extend or update prior work - Submit proposals by the deadline via email to [grantproposal@nasba.org](mailto:grantproposal@nasba.org) - Additional details and previous recipients: [Accounting Education Research Grants Program](https://nasba.org/education/researchgrants/) --- ## Additional Information - Research areas of interest are updated annually; current priorities include AI in accounting, CPA pipeline, inclusivity, and CPE requirements - Grant recipients are generally expected to complete the project within one year and may be invited to present at NASBA meetings (travel covered by NASBA) - Proposals are evaluated for efficient and effective use of funds --- ## External Links - [Accounting Education Research Grants Program Overview](https://nasba.org/education/researchgrants/) - [Previous Grant Recipients](https://nasba.org/education/researchgrants/accounting-education-research-grant-recipients/) - [NASBA Education Committee](https://nasba.org/mc/committees/education/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [grantproposal@nasba.org](mailto:grantproposal@nasba.org) | | Funder Website | [https://nasba.org](https://nasba.org) | | Phone | 615-880-4200 | | Mailing Address | 150 Fourth Ave. North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417 | | Program Page | [https://nasba.org/education/researchgrants/](https://nasba.org/education/researchgrants/) |

Research Grant Proposals - National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

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