Dissertation Research in International Business

Contact Name: 
Brad Farnsworth, CIBE Director
Typical application deadline: 
December
Page last updated: 
11/04/2010
Contact Phone: 
(734) 936-3917
Application Deadline: 
December 1, 2010
Contact e-mail: 
Applicant Eligibility: 
Ph.D.
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

This award funds dissertation research. In order to be eligible for a CIBE award of up to $5,000, your dissertation proposal already must have been approved by a University of Michigan college, school or department.

Keywords: 
Business/Industry
Economics
General support
International
Research/field research
Sustainability/Sustainable Development
Travel
Amount: 
up to $5,000
Funding Abstract: 

The Center for International Business Education (CIBE) awards for the support of dissertation research of doctoral students in international business.  Proposals from students in all University of Michigan colleges, schools and departments are eligible.

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Application Process and Required Materials: 

1. Research proposal, max. 1,500 words, describing the theoretical motivation for your research, the methodology to be used, and the anticipated significance of the research findings.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Doctoral program transcript (unofficial is acceptable but subject to verification)
4. Detailed budget and justification. Must show all other committed and potential funding.
5. Letter of support from your dissertation committee chair.

Fund Usage: 
Travel, research
Funding Restrictions: 

Eligible activities include data-collection expenditures, such as the purchase of publications, duplication costs and online-search charges. Purchases of equipment are not allowable expenses.