Outstanding Dissertation Award

The AAA Accounting, Behavior and Organizations Section is pleased to announce its 2008 Outstanding Dissertation Award competition. The purpose of this competition is to recognize outstanding dissertation research in a behavioral/organizations topic.

An entry may be nominated by either the student who authored the dissertation or by one or more members of the student's dissertation committee. The entry may not be simultaneously submitted to dissertation competitions sponsored by other sections of the American Accounting Association. All entries must include a letter from the dissertation chairperson stating that the dissertation has been completed and accepted by the degree-granting institution during the calendar year 2007.

A working paper from the dissertation that meets the criteria for papers submitted to Behavioral Research in Accounting (refer to the latest issue for requirements related to length and other matters) should be sent to ktowry@emory.edu. All entries must be received by May 31, 2008. The award recipient will be notified by August 1, 2008.

Please send all materials by email to ktowry@emory.edu.

The mailing address is:

Kristy L. Towry
Chair, ABO Awards Committee
Goizueta Business School
Emory University
1300 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: (404) 727-4895
Fax: (404) 727-6313
Email: ktowry@emory.edu

More information is available on the AAA ABO Section website.