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BAM and SIMA Collaborative Research Grant Scheme 2026

The British Academy of Management (BAM) and Società Italiana di Management (SIMA) are pleased to announce the launch of the BAM and SIMA Collaborative Research Grant Schemes 2026.

This scheme is part of BAM’s mission to build a thriving, pluralistic research community by supporting relevant, ethical, and innovative management and business research.

 

ABOUT THE SCHEME:

BAM-Società Italiana di Management (SIMA) Collaborative Research Grant

Maximum £4,000 for 1 project

This Scheme supports and advances international research collaborations between management researchers in Italy and the UK. It seeks to support the development of members of the British Academy of Management and Società Italiana di Management (SIMA) who are at an early stage in their careers, defined as being awarded a doctorate less than 5 years before submitting an application. Established researchers are also eligible to apply but they must clearly explain their role in the work and in developing the skills of early career researchers. The scheme is open to all SIMA and BAM Members; non-members wishing to apply to the scheme can join either SIMA or BAM as appropriate.

At least one Applicant must have their primary employment at an academic institution in Italy, and another Applicant must have their primary employment at an academic institution in the UK to ensure collaborative research between the two countries with fieldwork or research being required in both regions.

Italy-based Applicants must have an active and ongoing membership with SIMA at the time of the application, and belong to the ECON07/A (Management) scientific sector (settore scientifico disciplinare).

Current and incoming members of BAM Executive, SIMA Council and the grant awards committee are not eligible to apply for this scheme whether as Lead Applicant or Co-Applicant.

For more information about SIMA, please visit the SIMA website.

 

TIMELINE:

  • Friday 24th July 2026 – Word application form and call documents available. Register your application in the BAM Grants Portal now
  • Thursday 12th November 2026 at 16:00 (UK time) DEADLINE for applicants to submit applications in the BAM Grants Portal
  • Thursday 19th November 2026 at 16:00 (UK time) Deadline for nominated Heads of Department/Schools or other institutional approvers to approve the application in the BAM grants portal
  • The earliest project start date is 1st March 2027 and the latest project start date is 1st May 2027.

 

SCHEME DOCUMENTATION:

 

1. BAM and SIMA Collaborative Research Grant Scheme 2026 guidance for applicants 24.07.2026.pdf

 

 

2. BAM and SIMA Collaborative Research Grant Scheme 2026 Application 24.07.2026.docx

 

 

3. BAM and SIMA Collaborative Research Grant Scheme 2026 Assessment 24.07.2026.pdf

 

 

4. BAM and SIMA Collaborative Research Grant Scheme 2026 example terms and conditions (to follow)

If you have any questions about any of the grant schemes, please contact the BAM Grants Manager, Stuart Hull here: [email protected]