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2012 Emerald/CLADEA Latin American Management Research Fund Award
Supporting the dissemination of knowledge for the social good in Latin America
Emerald and Consejo Latinoamericano de Escuela de Administraciónare (CLADEA) are delighted to announce the launch of the 2012 Emerald/CLADEA Latin American Management Research Fund Award. The award will offer £2,000 (US$3,000 equivalent) to fund the winning research project.
In addition to the research fund it is hoped that, once the research is completed, it’s findings can be published on one of Emeralds’ many excellent management research titles.
A number of highly Commended awards may also be bestowed.
Applications should address the dissemination of knowledge for social good with a specific orientation toward benefit for Latin America.
Eligibility
Any researcher is eligible to apply, provided that the proposal pertains, and is of benefit, to Latin America; however, at least one member of the research team must either be a Latin American national or be based in Latin America.
Judging criteria
Each application will be judged, by a panel of experts, on the following criteria. The research must:
• Be of significance and, in particular, illustrate how it will benefit the social good.
• Demonstrate originality and innovation.
• Make an outstanding contribution to theory and its application.
• Illustrate the appropriateness and application of the methodology.
• Demonstrate sound implications for theory and practice.
Application requirements
Each proposal must be submitted using the online application form at:
http://ww2.emeraldinsight.com/awards/cladea.htm
The following documents will be required electronically:
• A summary stating specific goals, outcomes and benefits of the research. This should not exceed 2,000 words (note that tables, figures, appendices and reference lists, if provided, do not count towards the 2,000 word total).
• A covering letter containing full contact details (affiliation, full address, telephone number/s and e-mail address) for all researchers involved in the project. Please state clearly which researcher will be the main point of contact.
The 2,000 word summary must:
• Display clearly a statement of purpose and intent.
• State clearly the methodology(ies) applied and explicitly describe the research process.
• State expected research outcomes and expected impact and possible application.
• Specify the expected timescales of the research process.
• Outline projected costs and total research grant required.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 1 August 2012.
Winners will be announced at the 2012 CLADEA conference.
About CLADEA
The Latin American Council of Management Schools (CLADEA) was founded in Lima in 1967 and it is one of the most important business networks all over the world. This international organization was created to solve some of the most important problems of Latin American societies through the Teaching of Management and Business Management. CLADEA’s members constitute an Assembly which includes High Level Education Institutions devoted to Teaching and Research on Public and Private Administration.
Contact details
For further information, please contact:
Emma Stevenson
External Relations Executive
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Howard House
Wagon Lane
Bingley BD16 1WA
United Kingdom
Fax: +44 (0)1274 785200
E-mail: estevenson@emeraldinsight.com
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