Candidates were directed to address the following within their proposals:

• Research question – Provide a succinct statement of the major research question being investigated and any sub-questions.
• Literature – explain briefly (no more than 15 references) what the literature informs about your question and the value-added contributions of your study.
• Research explanation – Explain briefly the major question being pursued and how it relates to the “Eligible Research Topics and Methods” described above.
• Method –Explain the research design in terms of sampling, data collection method, measurement, and analytical procedures, with particular attention to using realistic, objective, and actionable independent variables that can reduce injustice and meaningful dependent variables that relate to justice outcomes.
• Alignment with responsible research principles – Explain how your proposal design aligns with the seven principles of responsible research. We do not expect that it needs to reflect all seven principles, but consideration of these principles should improve both the credibility and usefulness of your research findings.
• Potential impact – Explain who will benefit from the findings of your research, how your research findings may inform managerial or business practices or policies, and how your research may influence business and management to contribute to a better society.
• Research period – Describe the anticipated timeline for the proposed research. In general, we expect that the research should be completed within 12 to 24 months from the award date (March 2023).
• Research budget – Briefly describe in no more than two to three sentences the greatest areas of need in terms of financial support.