[Institute of Management Accountants](https://eu.imanet.org)

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

Incubator Grant: up to $5,000 per project, typically for 1 year | Academic/Doctoral Grants: variable; over $2M awarded to date

Supports innovative research in management accounting and finance, with funding for academics, doctoral students, and feasibility studies.

--- ## Description The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Research Foundation funds timely, relevant, and innovative research that advances the management accounting profession. Their programs support academics, doctoral students, and feasibility studies, aiming to expand the knowledge base and practical impact of accounting and finance research. The grant portfolio includes the Academic Research Grant, Doctoral Scholars Program, and the Incubator Grant Program, each tailored to different stages and types of research. --- ## Due Dates - **IMA Incubator Grant Program:** January 31, 2027 (annual deadline) - **IMA Research Grants portal:** December 31, 2032 (application portal closes) *All due dates are based on validated program information and portal listings.* --- ## Funding Amount - **IMA Incubator Grant Program:** Up to $5,000 per project; intended for proof-of-concept or feasibility studies, typically lasting no longer than one year. - **Academic Research Grant Program and Doctoral Scholars Program:** Funding amounts are variable and determined based on project scope; the Foundation has awarded over $2,000,000 USD to date. --- ## Eligibility - **Academic Research Grant Program:** Open to both academics and practitioners proposing research in management accounting or finance. - **Doctoral Scholars Program:** Open to doctoral students at various stages of their PhD or DBA programs in accredited institutions. - **IMA Incubator Grant Program:** Open to both inexperienced and experienced researchers, including doctoral students, for early-stage or exploratory projects. Designed for feasibility studies or to develop new research concepts. All proposals must demonstrate relevance to management accounting activities, such as decision support, planning, and control. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [IMA Research Grants Application Portal](https://imaresearchgrants.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home). - For the Incubator Grant Program, applications are due annually by January 31. - For the Academic Research and Doctoral Scholars Programs, submissions are accepted on a rolling basis (no deadline). - Applicants should prepare a proposal outlining the research purpose, scope, relevance to management accounting, and intended outcomes. - Additional guidelines and sample proposals are available on the [IMA Research Foundation website](https://www.imanet.org/membership/academics/research-foundation). --- ## Additional Information - The IMA encourages innovative and impactful research that contributes to the management accounting profession. - Grant funding may support data collection costs, including the use of platforms like Qualtrics or Mechanical Turk. - Examples of strong proposals and deliverables are available to help guide applicants. --- ## 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) - [Grant Program 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 Details (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](https://www.imanet.org/about-ima/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Contact | Email | Phone | |-------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------| | IMA Research Foundation Team | research@imanet.org | (800) 638-4427 | | General IMA Inquiries | webmaster@imanet.org | (800) 638-4427 |

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