How much funding does Early Career Research Grant (ECRG) Program provide?

Early Career Research Grant (ECRG) Program provides Up to $15,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Early Career Research Grant (ECRG) Program?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around December.

How often is Early Career Research Grant (ECRG) Program offered?

Early Career Research Grant (ECRG) Program runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected December 31, 2026.

Early Career Research Grant (ECRG) Program

Strategic Management Society Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Up to $15,000

Deadline

Expected ~December

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: December 31, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: December

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Global - supports scholars internationally

Overview

Funder: Strategic Management Society via Strategy Research Foundation (SRF)

Program Director: Professor Olivier Chatain (HEC Paris)

Launch Date: July 1, 2025

Purpose

Offers grants to early-career scholars seeking to advance research projects in the field of strategic management.

Scope

Supports rigorous and business-relevant research in strategic management
Part of SRF's mission to create inclusive funding initiatives supporting strategy scholars around the world
Grantees receive mentorship from the Program Director

Focus Areas

Strategic management research broadly, including but not limited to:

Organizational design and knowledge regimes
Open-source developer communities and coordination
Platform-based ecosystems and value creation
Corporate disclosure and scientific research
Firm boundaries and scope

Contact Information

Email: sms@strategicmanagement.net
Phone: +1 312 492 6224
Address: 134 N LaSalle St Suite 1005, Chicago IL 60602, USA
Website: strategicmanagement.net

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application procedures not fully specified in available materials. However, based on program information:

Proposal Submission: Submit research proposal through the designated application channel
Review Process: Reviewed and selected by program leadership under Professor Olivier Chatain
Mentorship: Selected grantees receive mentoring from program director

Required Materials

Research proposal (specific format not detailed in available materials)

Timeline

Program launched July 1, 2025
Annual award cycle

For complete application details and current submission portal, visit the SMS Research Funding page or contact the organization directly.

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What Strategic Management Society Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2020: 6
Total given: $72K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $8,000–$20K

By dollars: New York 28%, Massachusetts 25%, Illinois 21%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.