CFAI: Research Funding on Investment Management

The Research Foundation of CFA Institute (CFAI) funds research that is relevant and useful to investment practitioners. The Research Foundation emphasizes research of practical value while also inviting the exploration of new and challenging topics that provide a unique perspective in the rapidly evolving profession of investment management.

The Foundation may choose to publish the funded research as a Research Foundation monograph. In comparison with a typical journal article, which may describe a specific innovation or insight, Research Foundation monographs are expected to address a topic in a more comprehensive manner or to cover several related innovations and insights. In comparison with a book, monographs are expected to provide a more succinct and focused description of a topic. Finally, Research Foundation monographs should be self-contained and be presented in a style that is appropriate for investment practitioners.

The Research Foundation typically publishes four to six research publications a year. The research must be of particular interest to CFA Institute members. Specifically, the topic must be;

• relevant to investment practitioners,
   

• of lasting value,
   

• of interest to a fairly broad range of members, and
   

• considered "significant" by offering important new insights on topics of interest to CFA Institute member

Deadline: Proposals are reviewed periodically

For further information, please visit: http://www.cfainstitute.org/research/products/Submission_Guidelines.html