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Awards

DRRC has longstanding partnerships with the International Academy of Conflict Management (IACM) and the Academy of Management (AOM), two organizations that convene faculty, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows to share their knowledge and research.
  • The Dispute Resolution Research Center (DRRC) at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management is thrilled to announce the 2025 DRRC-IACM Breakthrough Award. The award aims to support doctoral students from underrepresented backgrounds as they gain valuable professional experience in the early stages of their academic careers.

     

    About the Award

    The DRRC recognizes the importance of diverse viewpoints in advancing research and education on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to promoting the professional development of young scholars from diverse backgrounds who may face limited opportunities for networking and other career-enhancing experiences. To achieve this goal, we are excited to offer this award, which grants a $750 stipend to current doctoral students to attend the 2025 IACM Conference. This award will help cover expenses related to registration, airfare, lodging, and other travel accommodations.

     

    Eligibility

    Current doctoral students who: 

    • identify with an underrepresented group (e.g., race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexuality, gender identity, disability status, etc.) are eligible to apply.

    • have an interest in topics related to conflict and collaboration, broadly construed. This includes intergroup conflict, conflict management, dispute resolution, negotiations, and social justice

    • have a submission that has been accepted for presentation at IACM.

     

    Preference will be given to applicants who are attending their first IACM conference.

     

    Application Process

    To apply, complete the linked form. You will be asked to provide:

     
    • Your CV

    • A 250-word statement describing how your background reflects the values and objectives of the Breakthrough Award.

    • A 250-word statement articulating how your research interests align with advancing the understanding of conflict and collaboration.

    • A 100-word statement about your financial need.

     

    The deadline for applications is 5pm EDT on April 4, 2025. Award recipients will be notified of their selection in mid-April. If you have any questions regarding the award, eligibility, or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at drrc@kellogg.northwestern.edu. We are excited to receive and review your application! Please follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to stay updated with the DRRC’s activities and initiatives.


     





  • The DRRC sponsors student awards through the International Association for Conflict Management (IACM) and the Conflict Management Division of the Academy of Management (AOM).

     

    2024 IACM Awards

    Breakthrough Award

    Han Li, Peking University

    Chadé Darby, Cornell University

    Feiteng Long, University of Leiden

    Tamera Shaw, Emory University

     
    2024 AOM Awards

    Best Empirical or Theoretical Paper Award

    The Impact of the Good Cop/Bad Cop Role Strategy on Value creation in Team-on-Team Negotiations

    Robert Lount (Ohio State University) and Seunghoo Chung (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

         

    Best Student Paper Award

    Intergenerational Confrontation and Organizational Change in the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Context

    Ambreen Ben-Shmuel (Hebrew University)

Research grants

DRRC Research Grants are temporarily suspended until further notice.

DRRC pursues its research mission in part through its research-funding program that is available to Northwestern faculty and students.

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