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Doctoral Sales Grant Program

Direct Selling Education Foundation

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Funding Amount

$4,000 per year over four years

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Doctoral Sales Grant Program

Overview: The Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF) offers grants to PhD students pursuing research on direct selling topics relevant to DSEF and Direct Selling Association (DSA) member companies.

Eligibility:

  • PhD students at AACSB-accredited doctoral granting institutions

  • Students pursuing research on topics relevant to direct selling channel and DSA member companies

  • Focus on building next generation of sales-focused faculty and scholars

    • Award Details:

  • Amount: $4,000 per year

  • Duration: Distributed over a four-year period

  • Purpose: To develop and execute research projects focusing on direct selling topics

    • Program History:

  • 2019 Recipients: Carissa Harris (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Jen Riley (Kennesaw State University)

  • 2020 Recipients: Molly Ahearne (University of Georgia), Scott Hachey (University of Hawai'i at Mānoa)

  • 2021 Recipient: Allison Crick (University of South Florida)

    • Administration:

  • Administered by Dr. Fernando Jaramillo (University of Texas at Arlington) and Dr. Greg W. Marshall (Rollins College)

  • DSEF Senior Director of Academic Initiatives and DSEF Executive Director oversee the program

    • Geographic Scope: United States

    Contact: Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF)

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Details:

  • Submit research proposals relevant to direct selling channel

  • Proposals should address topics of relevance to DSEF and DSA member companies

  • Selected through competitive pool of applicants

    • Required Materials:

  • Research proposal on direct selling topic

  • Confirmation of PhD student status at AACSB-accredited institution

  • Academic advisor/supervisor information

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Quality and relevance of research proposal

  • Potential impact on direct selling practices

  • Alignment with DSEF and DSA member company interests

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    Fields of Work

    science-research

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