IMA Research Grants
IMA Research Foundation grants support innovative research in management accounting, including early-stage, academic, and doctoral projects that advance the field's knowledge and practice.
Funder: Institute of Management Accountants
Due Dates: January 31, 2027 (IMA Incubator Grant Program) | December 31, 2032 (IMA Research Grants portal-listed final deadline)
Funding Amounts: Incubator grants up to $5,000 for proof-of-concept projects (1 year max); doctoral and academic grant sizes vary (up to $10,000 for Stage III doctoral funding).
Summary: Supports innovative management accounting research by academics and doctoral students, with multiple grant tracks for early-stage, established, and doctoral research.
Description
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Research Foundation funds research that advances the field of management accounting and financial management. The foundation offers several grant programs—Academic Research, Doctoral Scholars, and Incubator Grants—designed to support projects that contribute to the body of knowledge for accountants and financial professionals. Funding is available for innovative research in areas such as decision support, planning, control, and the evolving needs of the profession. The Incubator Grant Program specifically supports early-stage or exploratory projects, while other tracks are open for ongoing submissions from academics and doctoral students.
