Research RFP: Initiative for Women in Business

Proposal deadline:  May 15, 2019

Background:

We have received a gift for an Initiative for Women in Business, $20,000 of which is allocated towards research support in the area of women’s leadership (see selection criteria below for details).  We are requesting proposals, to be evaluated by a committee, in order to allocate these funds.

Eligibility:
Eccles full-time faculty with demonstrated success in completing and publishing research, and PhD students conducting research under the supervision of a qualified faculty mentor.

Selection Criteria: 

  • Relevance of proposed research project to the topic of women and leadership
    • A subject matter focus on women or women in business targeted towards but not limited to topics such as women in leadership, women achieving their education, or women returning to work is desirable
  • Strength of project rationale
  • Clarity, creativity, and feasibility of the project
  • Timeliness of the project

Required Proposal Components: (See Examples for proper formatting requirements)

  • Abstract
  • Proposal (Including Timeline) 2 pages
  • Budget & Justification

Optional Proposal Components:

  • Bio
  • References File