Announcement [1978, Vol. 5, no. 1];Guide for submitting manuscripts [1978, Vol. 5, no. 1]

              Announcement
ANNOUNCING THE 1978 DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH STIPEND
awarded by the TRUSTEES of THE ACADEMY OF ACCOUNTING HISTORIANS
This program provides a financial award to support competitively selected historical research currently being undertaken or accepted as proposed for the topic of a doctoral dissertation in the field of accounting. A committee of Trustees of The Academy will evaluate the applications for the award and select a meritorious project based upon criteria to include:
—Relevance of the topic to contemporary issues and/or the
subject of the history of accounting thought —Originality of contribution
—Ability of researcher to conduct and complete the research
on a timely basis —Methodology
Applications should include a recent resumé of the researcher, identity of faculty research supervisor(s), a statement as to career objectives, and a digest of the proposed research. Include a 150 word summary of the project.
Application Deadline — July 15, 1978
Award Date — Announcement to be made at the annual meeting of The Academy in Denver, Colorado, August, 1977
Amount of Award — $1000
Submit Application To: Dr. Maurice Newman
Chairman of the Trustees
The Academy of Accounting Historians
Box J
University, Alabama 35486