Mary Kay Cosmetic Doctoral Dissertation Award

Scholarship Description

Doctoral candidates in marketing who have completed their dissertation during January 1-December 31 of the calendar year prior to the AMS Annual Conference to which they wish to submit are eligible for the AMS Mary Kay Doctoral Dissertation Award. Each year, two awards are usually given: one is for the best dissertation proposal and one for the best dissertation.

Submission and Winner Selection Process: To be considered, please submit an electronic version of a dissertation abstract that is no longer than 15 double-spaced pages (including appendices, tables, figures and references). In the title of your submission, please clearly indicate whether your submission is a “Dissertation Award Submission” or a “Dissertation Proposal Award Submission.” Example: “Brand Extensions: A New Perspective—Dissertation Award Submission.” Candidates who have submitted previously for the proposal award may not submit for the proposal award again, but may submit for the dissertation award. Submissions covering any marketing-related topic, methodology and research interest are welcome.

For each category, the winner will receive $600 and a one-year membership to the Academy of Marketing Science. Two runners-up will receive $500 each.

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Entry in a contest required
• Dissertation abstract

How To Apply