Research Awards

Grants for Research

AAA Research Fellowship Grants - Winners (Detailed Instructions)

Members of the Academy are eligible to apply for annual research fellowship grants offered by the AAA. Grants are available to both junior and senior faculty members, and submissions are evaluated by the AAA Research Committee. Winners are expected to grant the Journal of Advertising (JA), Journal of Current Issues & Research in Advertising (JCIRA), or Journal of Interactive Advertising (JIAD) the right of first refusal on the primary paper resulting from the research. Recipients will receive half of the award at the time of selection and the other half when the paper is submitted to the JA, JCIRA, or JIAD.

Proposals must be submitted to the Chair of the Research Committee. Receipt of submissions will be confirmed via email. Submissions by fax or regular mail will not be accepted. Winners will be notified in early 2024. The awards will be announced at the 2024 AAA Conference. The AAA Research Fellowship Grants deadline is 5 pm EST on Friday, September 15, 2023.

AAA Doctoral Dissertation Grant CompetitionWinners (Detailed Instructions)

The American Academy of Advertising Doctoral Dissertation Grant Competition exists to promote doctoral research in advertising. Any topic in advertising may be addressed. Winners are expected to grant the Journal of Advertising (JA), Journal of Current Issues & Research in Advertising (JCIRA), or Journal of Interactive Advertising (JIAD) the right of first refusal on any papers resulting from the dissertation. Recipients will receive half of the award at the time of selection and the other half when the dissertation is defended successfully.

The submission package – including the proposal and letter of endorsement - must be received by the Chair of the Research Committee. Receipt of submissions will be confirmed via email. Submissions by fax or regular mail will not be accepted. Winners will be notified in early 2024. The awards will be announced at the 2024 AAA Conference. The 2024 AAA Doctoral Dissertation Grant Competition deadline is 5 pm EST on Friday, November 3, 2023.

S. Watson Dunn Memorial Fund GrantWinners (Detailed Instructions)

This award, established in memory of S. Watson Dunn, is intended to fund future graduate student research projects in the area of global advertising. The Research Committee reviews competitive research proposals submitted by AAA members. 

Proposals must be received by the Chair of the Research Committee. Receipt of submissions will be confirmed via email. Submissions by fax or regular mail will not be allowed. Winners will be notified in early 2024. The awards will be announced at the 2024 AAA Conference. The 2024 S. Watson Dunn Memorial Fund Grant deadline is 5 pm EST on Friday, November 3, 2023. 

Please email your submission materials and all questions to the Chair of the AAA Research Committee.

Dr. Mark Yim

Email: [email protected]