Research Associates Program

Organizing Sponsor:

Innovation Philadelphia

Sponsors:

Wyeth
Concord Technologies

The Research Associate Program is designed to foster integrative information technology and management research. IBIT Research Associates are faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship and in creating knowledge relevant to businesses.

Eligibility

Open to any PhD qualified person who holds a tenure track appointment at an institution of higher learning.

Selection Criteria

• Evidence of excellence in scholarship via the publication of peer review articles
• Commitment to produce integrative IT management research that is academically rigorous and of potential practical value to industry.
• Collaboration with colleagues within and outside your discipline. Collaboration with colleagues outside your discipline is highly desirable.

Term

• Two years

Responsibilities

• Attend a research workshop at Temple University, Fox School of Business or lead at least one workshop on a selected topic of interest
• Publish at least one peer reviewed article in a reputable conference or journal
• Submit at least one article to the IBIT Working Paper Series

Resources

• A minimum $1000 expense account per project to present above work at peer-reviewed conference or to attend conference at Temple. The account value may be increased depending on the project.
• Highlight expertise on IBIT database on website and mailings
• Network with other colleagues in your area of interest
• “First refusal” on grant opportunities generated through IBIT

How to Apply

Please send a two-page proposal with your resume to Munir Mandviwalla.