IMA Research Foundation Distinguished Scholar Award
The IMA Research Foundation Distinguished Scholar Award honors mid- or late-career researchers for sustained, high-impact contributions to applied management accounting literature.
Funder: Institute of Management Accountants
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Nomination window opens) | April 1, 2027 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 award; includes one-year IMA membership if recipient is not already a member
Summary: Recognizes mid- or late-career researchers for outstanding, sustained contributions to applied management accounting literature.
Description
The IMA Research Foundation Distinguished Scholar Award, presented by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), honors researchers who have made significant and sustained contributions to the applied management accounting literature. This prestigious award is intended for mid-career or later professionals with a demonstrated long-term impact in the field. The award may be given jointly to collaborators whose combined work has notably advanced management accounting research. Recipients are recognized at the IMA’s annual breakfast at the American Accounting Association (AAA) annual meeting, highlighting their influence on the discipline.
