DRRC awards
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To commemorate Dan Druckman’s 1966 PhD graduation from Northwestern’s Department of Psychology, Marjorie and Dan Druckman have initiated this award to support graduate student research in Management and Organization and related fields.
About the Award
The award provides support for Kellogg graduate students conducting research on negotiation, dispute resolution, and intergroup conflict across social, organizational, political, and environmental contexts. Relevant topics may include identity-related conflicts, environmental disputes, peace negotiations, mediation, union-management bargaining, and related areas. The research is not limited to any particular methodological approach, and we consider hybrid approaches to be valuable.The award will cover a portion of expenses incurred in carrying out the proposed research. The selected awardee will receive a stipend of up to $5,000 and a plaque. Awards will be disbursed in January 2027, and a report on accomplishments will be due in December 2027. The awardee is also encouraged to present a paper based on their research at a relevant academic conference.
Application Process
Applicants should submit their CV and prepare a three-page proposal describing accomplishments to date and planned research activities in 2027. The proposal should be double-spaced with 12-point font and 1-inch margins and include:-
A brief overview of the research question and its significance
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A summary of progress and accomplishments to date
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A description of the planned research activities for 2027
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An explanation of how the project contributes to scholarship on conflict, negotiation, dispute resolution, justice, identity, or related fields
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A brief budget describing the expenses the award would help cover
The deadline for applications is 5:00 pm CT on October 30, 2026. Award recipients will be notified of their selection in December. 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.
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The 2026 application cycle is closed. Please check back in the fall for details regarding the next award cycle.
The Dispute Resolution Research Center (DRRC) at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management is thrilled to announce the 2026 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 $1,500 stipend to current doctoral students to attend the 2026 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:
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Your CV
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A 250-word statement describing how your background reflects the values and objectives of the Breakthrough Award.
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A 250-word statement articulating how your research interests align with advancing the understanding of conflict and collaboration.
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A 100-word statement about your financial need.
The deadline for applications is 5pm EDT on April 3, 2026. 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.
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2026 IACM Awards
Breakthrough Award
Omer Ben Simhon, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Jinyi Kuang, University of Pennsylvania
Zeren Li, University of Washington
2025 IACM Awards
Breakthrough Award
Chen Erez, Bar-Ilan University
Sarah Jensen, University of Utah
Lan Phan, Columbia University
Outstanding Dissertation Award
KS Tey, INSEAD Singapore
Navigating Moral Rhetoric in Organizations: Implications for Leaders, Employees, and Mediators
2024 IACM Awards
Breakthrough Award
Han Li, Peking University
Chadé Darby, Cornell University
Feiteng Long, University of Leiden
Tamera Shaw, Emory University
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2026 AOM Awards
Best Empirical or Theoretical Paper
When "Me" Needs "You": Other-Focus Licenses the Benefits of Self-Focus in Initial Conversations
Yaoxi Shi (Imperial College), Hanne Collins (UCLA), and Shereen Chaudhry (University of Chicago)
Best Student Paper
The Trickle-Down Effect of Supervisors' Felt Trust: Passing Down Benefits or Relieving Burdens?
Krisna Bonilla (Toulouse School of Management)
2025 AOM Awards
Best Empirical or Theoretical Paper Award
Negotiating with Dictators in the Aloha Beach Club
Jaelah Sarah van Tol (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) and Wolfgang Steinel (Leiden University)
Best Student Paper Award
Suspicious Minds: How Perceptions of Victim Signaling Shape Workplace Relationships
Hsuan-Che (Brad) Huang (Boise State University), Logan Steele (University of British Columbia), Daniel Skarlicki (UBC), and Karl Aquino (UBC)
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)