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Roger W. Birkman Research Award

Annual Roger W. Birkman Award for Research Studies

Birkman International, Inc. is proud to sponsor the Annual Roger W. Birkman Award for Research Studies. Birkman international is seeking the submission of research studies reporting on the practical application of The Birkman Method® in the areas of:

  • Executive Coaching
  • Leadership Development
  • Team Building
  • Career Guidance
  • Academic Studies

Submissions are not limited to these topics, as Birkman International, Inc. is dedicated to research excellence and to continue exploring how personal perspective affects everyday living and accomplishment. Birkman supports both internal and external research, and assists graduate students in their academic pursuits. Birkman encourages submission research topics that break new ground or delve significantly deeper than our current applications or insights. Topics should be generalizable, to some extent, to the larger Birkman community.

The contest is open to academics, students (undergraduate and graduate), professors, non-profit researchers, and educators.

Each year the Birkman Research Team reviews and selects the top three research papers that have used The Birkman Method®. Awards are given to outstanding research papers demonstrating the utility of The Birkman Method® in real-world settings. The first prize will consist of a cash award of $2500. The second and third prizes will consist of a cash award of $1500 and $1000, respectively. Birkman International and the authors of the winning studies will have joint rights of use and publication. The winning studies will be featured on the Birkman International website and may be featured in promotional materials distributed by Birkman International. Only those research proposals specifically approved by Birkman International, Inc. are eligible to win.

Submissions should include a written proposal with a minimum of 500 words in APA format with a brief overview of the study. The proposal should include an abstract, objectives of the project, hypotheses, a list of milestones/deliverables, and the significance of the work. Studies that indicate concrete and measurable results arising from the project will be given preference in the selection process. The studies should be no more than 5,000 words. For an applied research project, begin the paper with a description of the situation and a strong problem statement or thesis. The body of the paper should be comprised of the problem solving sequence and the results. The conclusion should summarize the impact of the research and/or intervention, what you learned and the insights you gained in the process, and how you would improve your process if you had to do it again.

Submission must be electronic in MS Word or PDF format and submitted to lglee@birkman.com. White papers submissions are due by 5:00 PM on December 15, 2008.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Larry Lee at (713) 331-5577 or at lglee@birkman.com.

Research Award Application Form