Dispute Resolution Research Center

DRRC awards

DRRC has longstanding partnerships with the International Academy of Conflict Management (IACM) and the Academy of Management (AOM), two organizations that convene faculty, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows to share their knowledge and research.

  • The Dispute Resolution Research Center (DRRC) at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management is thrilled to announce the 2025 DRRC-IACM Breakthrough Award. The award aims to support outstanding doctoral students from various backgrounds as they gain valuable professional experience in the early stages of their academic careers.

    About the Award
    The DRRC recognizes the importance of a variety of viewpoints in advancing research and education on conflict and collaboration. We are dedicated to promoting the professional development of young scholars who may face limited opportunities for networking and other career-enhancing experiences by supporting the opportunity for them to share their unique viewpoints with a professional community. To achieve this goal, we are excited to offer this award, which grants a $750 stipend to current doctoral students to attend the 2025 IACM Conference. This award will help cover expenses related to registration, airfare, lodging, and other travel accommodations.

    Eligibility
    We welcome applications from current doctoral students who:

    • believe that their background, experiences, and interests will broaden the scholarly community of IACM.
    • have an interest in topics related to conflict and collaboration, broadly construed. This includes intergroup conflict, conflict management, dispute resolution, and negotiations.
    • have a submission that has been accepted for presentation at IACM.

    Preference will be given to applicants who are attending their first IACM conference.

    Application Process

    To apply, complete the linked form. You will be asked to provide

    • Your CV
    • A 250-word statement describing the unique perspective you bring to IACM.
    • A 250-word statement articulating how your research interests align with advancing the understanding of conflict and collaboration.
    • A 100-word statement about your financial need.

    The deadline for applications is 5pm EDT on April 4, 2025. Award recipients will be notified of their selection in mid-April. If you have any questions regarding the award, eligibility, or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at drrc@kellogg.northwestern.edu. We are excited to receive and review your application! Please follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to stay updated with the DRRC’s activities and initiatives.


  • 2024 IACM Awards

    Breakthrough Award

    Han Li, Peking University

    Chadé Darby, Cornell University

    Feiteng Long, University of Leiden

    Tamera Shaw, Emory University

  • 2024 AOM Awards

    Best Empirical or Theoretical Paper Award

    The Impact of the Good Cop/Bad Cop Role Strategy on Value creation in Team-on-Team Negotiations

    Robert Lount (Ohio State University) and Seunghoo Chung (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

         

    Best Student Paper Award

    Intergenerational Confrontation and Organizational Change in the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Context

    Ambreen Ben-Shmuel (Hebrew University)

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