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

Rolling (no deadline for Academic Grant proposals)

Typical awards up to $20,000 per project; up to three proposals funded per cycle.

Supports innovative research in accounting and finance that advances management accounting practices.

--- ## Description The IMA Research Foundation Academic Grant funds research projects that offer new insights and developments in the fields of accounting and finance, with a primary focus on advancing core management accounting functions such as decision support, planning, and control. The grant program is open to both academics and qualified industry professionals, encouraging proposals that are directly relevant to management accounting practice. Projects should clearly define their objectives and scope and demonstrate their potential impact on the field. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed submission deadline for the Academic Grant Program. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are typically awarded up to $20,000 per project. - Up to three proposals may be funded each cycle. - Over $2 million has been awarded in total to date through this program. --- ## Eligibility - Lead researcher must be either: - A full-time faculty member at an accredited college or university, **or** - A qualified industry practitioner with relevant research experience, credentials, or certifications. - Both academics and industry professionals are eligible to apply. - Projects must address primary management accounting activities (e.g., decision support, planning, control). --- ## Application Process - Proposals must: - Clearly outline the research project's objectives, scope, and direct relevance to management accounting. - Be submitted through the [IMA Application Portal](https://imaresearchgrants.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home). - Guidelines and detailed requirements are available on the [IMA Research Foundation website](https://www.imanet.org/membership/academics/research-foundation). - There is no deadline; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. --- ## Additional Information - The IMA Research Foundation encourages innovative approaches and welcomes interdisciplinary research. - Proposals are evaluated for their potential contribution to the management accounting body of knowledge and practical relevance. - Example proposals and deliverables are available on the program website for reference. --- ## External Links - [IMA Research Foundation Program Page](https://www.imanet.org/membership/academics/research-foundation) - [Academic & Incubator Grants Overview (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) - [IMA 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 Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |-----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------| | IMA Research Foundation | research@imanet.org | (800) 638-4427 | [Contact IMA](https://www.imanet.org/about-ima/contact-us) |

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