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

Rolling (no deadline)

Typical awards up to $20,000; award size and number of awards may vary per cycle.

Supports innovative research in accounting and finance relevant to management accounting, open to academics and industry professionals.

--- ## Description The IMA Research Foundation Academic Grant supports research that advances management accounting practices, focusing on areas such as decision support, planning, and control. The program encourages submissions from both academics and qualified industry professionals, seeking projects that demonstrate clear objectives and practical significance to the field. Proposals should articulate their relevance to core management accounting functions and the broader impact on the profession. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed submission deadline for the Academic Grant Program. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants of up to $20,000 are available per award. - The number of awards per cycle may vary, typically up to three per cycle. - Total funding distributed by the Foundation to date exceeds $2 million. --- ## Eligibility - Lead researcher must be a full-time faculty member at an accredited college or university, **or** a qualified industry practitioner with relevant research experience, credentials, or certifications. - Open to both academics and industry professionals globally. - Projects must relate to primary management accounting activities, such as decision support, planning, or control. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [IMA Application Portal](https://imaresearchgrants.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home). - Proposals should clearly communicate the project's purpose, scope, and relevance to management accounting. - Required materials typically include a detailed research proposal, objectives, methodology, and information about the research team. - Guidelines and examples of successful proposals are available on the funder's website. --- ## Additional Information - There is no requirement to be an IMA member to apply, but non-members who are awarded a grant must join IMA before funds are disbursed. - Projects funded by the IRF are evaluated based on their potential contribution to the management accounting body of knowledge. - The Foundation also supports a Doctoral Scholars Program (rolling submissions) and an Incubator Grant Program (annual deadline, January 31). --- ## External Links - [Academic & Incubator Grant Descriptions (program details)](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) - [IMA Research Foundation Main Page](https://www.imanet.org/membership/academics/research-foundation) - [Application Portal](https://imaresearchgrants.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home) - [Proposal Guidelines](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) - [Contact IMA](https://www.imanet.org/about-ima/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Email | [research@imanet.org](mailto:research@imanet.org) | | Phone | (800) 638-4427 | | Address | 10 Paragon Drive, Suite 1, Montvale, NJ 07645-1760 | | General Info | [IMA Contact Page](https://www.imanet.org/about-ima/contact-us) |

IMA Research Foundation Academic Grant

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