Submission Process Criteria



	2010 FERC Submission Criteria

	2010 FERC Doctoral Scholarship

SUBMISSION PROCESS CRITERIA

FERC 2010 uses the abstract/poster format for all of its research submissions and presentations. Submissions may be completed research, theoretical contributions, works in progress, or proposed research projects looking for collaborators. Quantitative and qualitative submissions are equally welcome. All submitted initial abstracts, posters, and extended 5 page abstracts will be evaluated on the following evaluation criteria: Clarity in the research question, extensive conceptual development, relevant literature review, appropriate research methods for the nature of the study, excellent writing and organization, and relevance for practice by policy makers, family firms, and/or family firm advisors.

Abstracts can be submitted on any topic within the research realm of family business, but authors are encouraged to develop proposals related to the theme of this year's meeting, "Trust and Relax". Authors are encouraged to focus on the direct implication of their research to families in business, policy makers, and/or family business advisors. Submissions based on dissertation research should be noted as such and the doctoral student identified in the submission.

THREE STAGE SUBMISSION PROCESS AND DEADLINES

STAGE ONE - 500 WORD ABSTRACT:
Submissions accepted from November 1, 2009 to December 15, 2009.
All submissions should be sent by e-mail to the program committee c/o Dr. ALAN L. CARSRUD, Program Co-Chair at alan.carsrud@ryerson.ca Submissions are only accepted via e-mail and in a WORD 2003 document format. Please include names, affiliations and email addresses of all authors.

The Abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Committee for acceptance. Announcement of acceptance or rejection will be sent as soon as possible after receipt of the abstract. This is not a blind review process. All applicants will know the outcome of their submission by December 20, 2009. Upon acceptance of an abstract, authors will be invited to submit both a draft poster presentation and an extended five (5) page abstract.

STAGE TWO - FIVE PAGES EXTENDED ABSTRACT AND DRAFT POSTER:
Submissions accepted from January 20, 2010 to February 20, 2010.
All submissions will be reviewed by the 2010 FERC Review Panel. Authors will receive developmental feedback both on the poster and abstract. Authors are reminded to focus on the implication of their research to family business members, policy makers, and/or family business advisors. Presentations focused on theory development must have practical implications.

STAGE THREE - FINAL POSTERS AND EXPANDED ABSTRACTS:
Due April 1, 2010.
Please send documents in pdf format for inclusion in the electronic program.

AWARDS

FERC 2010 Awards:

- Best Poster Presentation (US $2000).
- Doctoral Awards for Poster Presentations (Up to 5 awards of US $500 each, sponsored by FEUSA).
FERC 2010 awards will be determined by the Review Panel.

FOBI Research Scholars:

Winning entries from the 2010 Grand Valley State University's Family Owned Business
Institute (FOBI) Research Scholars Program will be announced at FERC 2010.

http://www.gvsu.edu/fobi/


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