The Southern Management Association invites applications for its inaugural Research Incubator.  The Research Incubator is meant to facilitate creation of research projects leading to publication in top tier journals.  Project teams may apply to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding from the SMA. 

The Research Incubator will take place on Wednesday, October 29th in conjunction with the SMA annual meeting, in St. Pete Beach, FL.  A select group of participants will work with a set of established scholars to develop proposals that will be submitted to the SMA for potential funding.  This initial session will last one full day and provide opportunity for structured introductions and proposals as well as unstructured interaction and program development.  To be considered for funding, research proposals must be submitted to a review committee for evaluation.  The proposals will be assessed in terms of their potential for publication and long term contribution to the field, as well as their coherence with the chosen theme.  This year’s theme is Corporate Social Responsibility: A Multiple Stakeholder Perspective. 

Participation is limited to 20 faculty members who are also members of the SMA. Applicants should complete the application form and provide the other information requested.  The entire package should then be submitted to SMA President-Elect, Allen Amason, at the address provided on the form.  The application deadline is September 10th.