Congratulations to the 2025 Grant Recipients
Nguyen Pham: Engaging The Digital Generation: Evaluating AI-Generated Social Media Influencers In Public Health Media Communications
Débora Machado Nunes: Short-Term Challenges of Long-Term Growth: Gendered Consequences of Infrastructure Projects in Brazil
Katie Manley: Gender-Equal Treatment Norms May Override Low Attitudinal Support for Women in Successor Selection
Bochen Li : Cross-Border Divestitures: Macro Drivers and Use-of-Proceeds
Yun Luo: A Hybrid Approach to Model Tail Risk
Tjeerd Boonman: Sovereign ESG and international trade
Charles Willow: Artificial Intelligence Simulation for Social Security Privatization
Benedicte Reyes: Assessing Potential Research Biases on the Downloads of Accounting Articles
Benedicte Reyes: SWF’s Investment Behavior During and After the Pandemic
Jangwook Lee: Institutional Heterogeneity and Earnings Management
Robert Scott: Beating the Sportsbook: The Theory and Practice of Successful Sports Betting
Yulin Li: Return Anomalies and The Real Economy
2026 Grant Application Process
The grant applications are due by March 31st and preference will be given to those who align closely to the emerging capabilities for the future (Data and analytics, customer engagement models, digital and social platforms, operations, supply chain management, project and process management, human resources, employee engagement, change management and leadership) and/or business fundamentals (marketing, management, finance, economics, real estate, leadership and organizational development, Operations, Supply Chain, Data Management, entrepreneurship, and international business).
As in past years, the presentations to the committee will be 5-10 minutes each and this year will be held on April 26th. Please use this Presentation Template for the Faculty Grant Review Committee presentations. When you click on the presentation template link, the editable powerpoint template will download to your pc directory. Summer grants are awarded by the committee by May 1st. If you have any questions about the process, please reach out to Dr. Janeth Merkle.
Summer Research Grant Report
Completed Grant Applications due by March 31, 2026.
- All full-time faculty are eligible including department chairs and the Associate Dean
- Basic, applied and pedagogical research
Mission Statement: The Faculty Summer Research Grant Program empowers business school faculty to engage in high-impact research, developing industry-relevant innovations and insights that address relevant pressing business challenges facing the global business community. By supporting projects that bridge academic theory with real-world application, the program advances the school’s mission to cultivate thought leadership and academic excellence. These grants encourage scholastic leaders to elevate Monmouth University’s visibility and reputation within both academic and professional business circles, reinforcing its commitment to global engagement, scholarly distinction, and societal impact. Preference will be given to those grant proposals that align closely to the LHBS credo of using business as a force for good.
Process: Five-minute presentations to the SRG selection committee will be held on April 24, 2026 with decisions communicated on May 1, 2026. Please direct questions to Dr. Janeth Merkle at x3483 or jmerkle@monmouth.edu.