Submissions for 2018 Family Firm Institute Academic Awards Now Open
BOSTON (PRWEB) February 07, 2018 -- The Best Doctoral Dissertation and Best Unpublished Research Paper awards have been given annually by the Family Firm Institute (FFI) since 1989. These two awards recognize the research accomplishments of academics around the world and ensure that emerging knowledge continues to be key to the growth and education of FFI members and the family enterprise field.
The awards are summarized below, and more information and complete submission criteria can be found on the links provided.
The Best Doctoral Dissertation Award
The Best Doctoral Dissertation Award is given to encourage and recognize outstanding academic achievement in the field of family business study. It is awarded annually after a blind, peer review of all submissions. Dissertations may be on any topic of relevance to the understanding and appreciation of family firms and/or family firm advisors. Dissertations must have been written as part of a graduate course of study at an accredited academic institution and defended in the last calendar year.
Award: Cash prize of $2,500 plus one-year membership in FFI and complimentary registration to the 2018 Annual Global Conference in London in October
Submissions for the Best Doctoral Dissertation Award must be made online at the following link: Best Doctoral Dissertation Award Submission before March 1, 2018.
The Best Unpublished Research Paper Award
The Best Unpublished Research Paper Award is awarded annually after a blind, peer review of all submissions. Papers may be on any topic of relevance to the understanding and appreciation of family firms and/or family firm advisors. The manuscript should not have been submitted to a journal at the time it is submitted for the award.
Award: Cash prize of $2,500 plus one-year membership in FFI and complimentary registration to the 2018 Annual Global Conference in London in October
Submissions for Best Unpublished Research Paper must be made online at the following link: Best Unpublished Research Paper Submission before April 15, 2018.
FFI mission statement
FFI's mission is to be the most influential global network of thought-leaders in the field of family enterprise. We provide research-based learning and relevant tools for advisors and consultants, academics and family enterprise members to drive success.
Tammy Feder, Family Firm Institute, http://www.ffi.org, +1 816-916-2140, [email protected]
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