Poole College of Management

Poole College of Management 2013 Sustainability Grant Program

The PCOM Sustainability Grant Program will provide funding to support research projects for faculty with their primary appointments in the College of Management. This is the initial year of the PCOM Sustainability Grant program. Sustainability has many definitions and interpretations, therefore faculty are encouraged to submit proposals encompassing sustainability from their own specific areas of specialty or interest. This broad definition of sustainability provides many opportunities for research. Some areas of interest may include:

a. Improving accounting measures to include full cost of production b. Managing risks to enhance the sustainability of businesses and organizations c. Individual, firm, and government investment policies concerning sustainability practices d. Economic growth and the environment e. Environmental policies and practices f. Production methods and recognition of externalities and the full cost of production g. Well-being of future generations considering the environment, real income, health status h. Responsible management practices and ethical decision making i. Measuring and reporting impacts of environmental, social and governance issues j. Impact of sustainability-related issues on strategy, business decisions, ethics, management practices, and marketing

The following information may be consulted in preparing your proposal:

1.a. Defining the Future of Business: Through Sustainability http://www.poole.ncsu.edu/index-exp.php/publications/article/defining-the-future- poole-colleges-focus-on-sustainability/ 1.b. Sustainability – after the Brown Bag Discussions http://poole.ncsu.edu/index- exp.php/internal/entry/sustainability-after-the-brown-bag-discussions/ 1.c. Opportunities for Thought Leadership in Sustainability http://poole.ncsu.edu/i/com/weblogs/internal- news/PCOM_Sustainability_Task_Force_Final_Report.pdf 1.d. Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis – Statement of Competencies and Activities of North Carolina State University http://poole.ncsu.edu/i/com/weblogs/internal- news/TSC_Briefing_Book_V1-FINAL.pdf

Grant Eligibility, Budget and Submission Guidelines

· All PCOM faculty with a majority appointment in the college are eligible to submit proposals for this program. Joint submissions are acceptable. · Proposals from all departments and fields of research are encouraged. As stated in the review criteria below, proposals should clearly communicate their innovative contribution.

2013 Sustainability Grants · Sustainability grants have a maximum budget of $15,000. Faculty may submit joint proposals with a maximum budget of $25,000. Joint proposals with faculty from other colleges at NC State in the areas of sustainability are encouraged.

· Proposals must use the forms located on the COM research development website here: http://poole.ncsu.edu/index-exp.php/research-development/resources . Be sure to include a project abstract on the cover page, include a budget justification, and clearly articulate the potential for future impact, i.e., likely sources for publication and/or external funding.

· It is highly recommended that technical proposals be organized by the review criteria at the end of this document.

· The technical proposal is limited to four single-sided pages using 1 inch margins all around, single spaced text, and Times New Roman 12 point font.

· Proposals are due to Brian Thomas via email ([email protected]) by April 24, 2013.

Grant Evaluation Processes

· Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the College’s Research Committee. The committee is chaired by the COM Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies. Two members from the College Sustainability Committee, Bob Clark and Bart Danielsen, will also serve on the College Research Committee to assist in the review and ranking of the proposals. Each reviewer will review the submitted proposals and provide their relative ranking of proposals to the Chair of the committee. Reviewers will also submit a brief written review for each proposal including specific examples of how to improve the proposal and suggestions for future funding sources if relevant.

· The Chair of the review committee will integrate the rankings and reviews and communicate the results to the committee. The Chair will convene a meeting of the review committee to discuss the rankings and reviews.

· The Chair of the review committee, in collaboration with the Director of Research Development, will determine the final award amount for each project.

· The Chair of the review committee will notify recipients of the grants and provide each proposer with a summary evaluation from the committee.

2013 Sustainability Grants Review Criteria

1 Description of Proposed Research. The goals and objectives of the project are clearly defined and succinctly stated. (20%)

2 Relevance and Novelty of Proposed Research. The project contributes to knowledge and does not duplicate former research surrounding the problem area. The project clearly communicates its innovative contributions. (20%)

3 Research Methods. The proposed research methods are clearly communicated and are well-suited to achieving the project’s goals and objectives. This section should discuss datasets, design, data description/analysis, time frame for completion of the project, and resource requirements and availability. (20%)

4 Potential for Future Impact The proposed project has a strong likelihood of leading to a publication in a respected scholarly journal or follow-up funding from an external sponsor. (20%)

5 Fit with the Poole College’s Desire to Expand Research Capability in Sustainability Projects need to support the College’s effort to expand research in sustainability. (20%)

2013 Sustainability Grants