IMA Incubator Grant Program

About this program

The IMA Research Foundation funds research that advances accounting and financial management and offers multiple programs including the IMA Incubator Grant (up to $5,000 for proof-of-concept projects; submissions due January 31), ongoing Academic Research Grants, and an ongoing Doctoral Scholars Program; guidance and applications are managed through the IMA Application Portal and small funding may be available to support paid survey platforms. Programs target academics and doctoral students conducting innovative management accounting research (e.g., decision support, planning, control), with incubator awards intended for early-stage projects leading to larger studies. Distinct awards recognize career stage: the Distinguished Scholar Award ($3,000) requires a terminal degree earned at least 10 years prior, while the Emerging Scholar Award ($2,500) requires a terminal degree within the prior five years plus at least one single-authored or lead-authored publication.