Purpose

The Research Scholars Program exists to encourage faculty to conduct new, high quality research with an emphasis on family business dimensions. Research may involve a broad range of issues and methodologies including theoretical, empirical, and case studies.

The goal of the Research Scholars Program is to help expand the family business body of knowledge, initially in the academic realm, then to consultants and texts. The Research Scholars Program is designed to stimulate new quality research that may not develop without the support, or at least not as quickly.

The ultimate criterion is the contribution likely to be made to the family business literature as measured by publication within the leading academic journals, a guideline the referees will be using.

Program

FOBI Research Scholars are required to disseminate the results of their research. Viable methods include meetings, seminars, publications, and the classroom. Research may involve a broad range of issues and methodologies including theoretical, empirical, and case studies. In addition, scholars are expected to convert the research into a publishable, referred journal article with appropriate reference to FOBI for its support.  It is expected that the FOBI Research Scholar will present the results of their study at FERC.

Process

Applications are reviewed by the FOBI Review Board and leading scholars within the family business field. The Director of the Family Owned Business, the Chair of the Management Department at the Seidman College of Business and other faculty members comprise a judging panel that determines the recipient of the Research Scholar grants. Scholars receive a one-year appointment beginning May 15.

This year, one grant of $5,000 will be awarded and a FOBI Scholar in Residence position has been created. View past FOBI Scholars. Also, two Seidman faculty members will be awarded up to $2,500 in travel expenses to present their findings related to family business research. 

The application deadline for the 2016 Research Scholars Program has closed.