IMA Research Foundation Academic Grant
The IMA Research Foundation supports innovative research advancing management accounting decision support, planning, and control, with grants for both established and early-stage projects.
Funder: Institute of Management Accountants
Due Dates: January 31, 2026 (Incubator Grant) | Rolling (Academic Grant)
Funding Amounts: Incubator Grant: up to $5,000 per project, typically for up to 1 year; Academic Grant: variable amounts for innovative research.
Summary: Supports innovative research in accounting and finance, especially projects advancing management accounting decision support, planning, and control.
Description
The IMA Research Foundation Academic Grant supports research that advances the field of management accounting, with a focus on decision support, planning, and control. The program welcomes proposals from both academics and qualified industry professionals, provided the research demonstrates clear objectives, a defined scope, and relevance to management accounting. The Foundation also offers an Incubator Grant for early-stage or feasibility research, particularly aimed at early-career researchers or those testing new ideas.
