Congratulations to the 2026 Grant Recipients
Mikhail Sher: Beating the Sports Book: The Theory and Practice of Successful Sports Betting
Katie Manley: Repeat Exposure, Perceived Competence and Gender Selection
Jangwook Lee: Asymmetric Risk Shocks and the Choice Between Accrual-Based and Real Earnings Management: The Role of Financial Resilience during COVID-19
Bochen Li: Riding the hype: SPACs and the valuation of trendy targets
Guoyang Yang: How Do Government Rent Standards Affect Private Rental Markets?
Yun Luo: Common Tail Asymmetry and Asset Prices
Tjeerd Boonman: Changes of ownership of hospitals and residential real estate in the tristate 2022-2025
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.