FIIB Research Grant
Competition
14th October 2024
FIIB Research Grant
Last Date to Submit Proposal: 30th September 2024
About
The FIIB research grant competition is a shark tank-style competition embodying an entrepreneurial mindset of invention, experimentation and problem-solving. The event serves as a perfect platform for researchers to explore ideas that give a deeper understanding of the usability of the research contributions, either by solving real-world problems or providing actionable insights.
The competition aims to bridge the academia-practice gap by inviting research ideas that have the potential to benefit society, advance the practice of management, and contribute to the progression of scholarly knowledge. This is perhaps among the very few business research competitions that require rethinking the traditional public value of business research and encourages the submission of ideas that forge a new social commitment with the communities we proclaim to serve.
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RGC 2.0 Themes
Contemporary Management Practices
Contemporary Issues addressing Industry needs (All pertinent commercial and process oriented problems can be taken for proposal)
Responsible Management Practices
Sustainability Initiatives aligned to UNSDGs and CSR focused initiatives for organisations
Who can apply:
- Researchers (including Doctoral Scholars/Research Practitioners)
- Academicians
- Practitioners
- UG/PG Students (Can apply only as Co-PI, not as principal Investigator)
Project Proposal can be submitted in groups (maximum of 4 people)
It is preferred if Teams can have letter of endorsement from business. (not compulsory)
Who can benefit?
Academician and Research Scholars
- Funding opportunity
- Experiential learning opportunity to investigate relevant industry/societal problems
- Networking opportunities with eminent academicians and industry practitioners
- Chance to convert research to impact-worthy publication
Industry
- Fresh perspective to industry challenges through academic lens
- Opportunity to contribute in projects oriented towards UNSDGs/CSR
- Exploring research based alternatives to relevant and contemporary industry issues
- Research driven solutions for implementing responsible management practices (including CSR initiatives)
Award Criteria:
At least one applicant in a group submitting a proposal must register before the deadline date. The proposals will be judged by the FIIB Research Committee. The proposals will be judged on:
- Appropriateness of the proposed project
- Significance of the problem
- Design of the study
- The appropriateness of the schedule
- The proposal should meet the ethical and quality standards
- Completeness of the application
Selection Procedure
- Video Pitch: A 2-minute video pitch of the research idea. To be submitted along with proposal as per the submission guidelines at the time of registration
- Presentation Round: Top 10 short-listed research proposals would present their ideas in the upcoming FRC dated 14th October, 2024
- Final Selection: The top 3 proposals will get funding of INR 75,000 each
The Awards will be given during the main event of FRC 2024.
Submission Guidelines
Composition of Team
- Team members can be from academia, industry or a combination of two
- Initial Research Proposal: An initial proposal of not more than 2500 words including the
Following –
- Title of Research Proposal
- Introduction & Overview of the topic
- Need Gap Analysis: The actionable priority of the problem and its relevance for businesses/policymakers/consumers/governments
- Review of Previous Research
- Proposed Methodology
- Intended Scholarly & Societal Impact
- A detailed, one-page budget indicating the items for which the funding is sought
- Research Timeline & Expected Completion Dates (not exceeding 12 months)
- Vita(e) of project investigator(s) may be appended
- Indicative names of the Journals likely to be targeted for publishing the research
- Endorsement Letter from Industry (Desirable)
All submissions must be completed through the FIIB User System.
Select the relevant track for your submission, ensuring you review all requirements prior to completing your submission.
Stages of Funding:
Awards will funded in two stages-
- Stage 1- 25,000 INR will be released on declaration of result in valedictory session of FRC 2024
- Stage 2- 50,000 INR will be released once the research project has been completed with research papers accepted/published in reputed Scopus-Q1, Q2 only, ABDC, ABS, FT-50 listed journals giving due acknowledgement to FIIB for research funding
Previous RGC Winners
From Rags to Riches: Examining the Role of Marketing Interventions in Enhancing Healthy Financial Behavior
Tathagata Ghosh, T A Pai Management Institute
Anju Gupta, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal, Karnataka
Bridging the Gap: Understanding the Workplace Challenges of People with Disabilities
Shivangi Tiwary, Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneurship Association
Snigdha Malhotra, Fortune Institute of International Business
Sustainable inventory modeling towards a cleaner environment
Prerna Gautam, Assistant Professor, DIME, IIT-K
Reza Zanjirani Farahani, Professor, ESC Rennes School of Business, France
Winners Responsibilities
- Acknowledge the support of FIIB in any publicity or presentation based on the funded study
- Inform the FIIB Dean Research if research funding from other sources is obtained, in addition to those provided by FIIB
- Present a final report to the FIIB Research Committee after successful completion
- The research outcomes must be published in the journals of repute as per International Listings/rankings such as FT50, ABDC, ABS etc with due acknowledgement to FIIB
- Tenure of the Project is 1 year
Important Dates
Registration Starts: 31st March 2024
Early Bird Registration (Payment) Closes on: 15th August 2024
Last Date to Submit Proposal: 30th September 2024
Review Decision by: 04th October 2024
Last Date to Submit Full Proposal: 08th October 2024
Research Grant Competition Registration Fee
| Particular | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Academicians and industry practitioners (India & South Asian Nations | Other Nations) | INR 2,500 | US $45 |
| Research scholars (India & South Asian Nations | Other Nations) |
INR 1,500 | US $30 |
| PG/UG students (India & South Asian Nations | Other Nations) |
INR 1000 | US $25 |
| Non-presenting co-author & Attendees (India & South Asian Nations | Other Nations) |
INR 500 | US $10 |
Prizes
1st Prize 75000 | 2nd Prize 75000 | 3rd Prize 75000
Research Grant Competition Mentor
Dr. Purnima Rao,
PGDM -FM & FPM Chair,
FIIB New Delhi
Dr. Jaya Mamta Prosad
Assistant Professor, Finance,
FIIB New Delhi