Early Careers Research Fund
APM is offering seed funding for early career professionals to develop small-scale research projects focused on how project management can contribute to achieving the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Proposals should align with APM’s mission to advance project and programme management for public benefit.
Both UK and international applications are welcome.
The deadline for applications is Monday, 28 April.
For further details on this call and learn how to submit a proposal please refer to the Research Fund Guidelines and the Research Proposal Template.
Level of funding available
Two grants of £10,000 each.
What should the proposal contain and what themes should it address?
The proposal should be up to 1,800 words and include:
- Methodology: Outline the research approach and methods.
- Theoretical Background: Provide relevant context.
- Impact: Explain the practical value and expected outcomes.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Ensure financial feasibility.
- Alignment with APM’s 2025 Theme
Important dates
- Application Deadline: Monday, 28 April 2025
- Results Announcement: Monday, 26 May 2025
Submission details
To submit your proposal for the 2025 Early Careers Research Fund:
- Complete the Research Proposal Template.
- Review the Research Costing Requirements document to build your budget.
- Email your proposal to research@apm.org.uk with the subject line "APM Research Fund Application".
- Include your most recent CV(s) in the email.
Ensure your proposal follows the provided template and addresses all required points.
If you have any questions that have been not addressed in this document please contact research@apm.org.uk.
Early Careers Research Fund
Applications for APM’s Early Career Research Fund are now open. Please check the Research Fund Guidelines and use the Research Proposal Template to submit your application.
APM Research Fund
This year, APM's Research Fund is dedicated to fostering the inclusion of early-career professionals, providing seed funding and support for small-scale research projects. Our focus is on empowering early-career researchers.
Future calls will be announced on this website.
2024 selected Research Fund proposals:
Navigating AI in Project Management: Dual Impacts on Managerial Well-Being
- Dr. Xiangming (Tommy) Tao, University of Sussex
Big Data-driven Stakeholder Engagement in a Dynamic and Complex Environment of Mega Infrastructure Projects
- Jin Xue, Lecturer, The University of Sydney, Australia
- Weiting Hong, Postdoctoral fellow, The University of Sydney, Australia
- Qiancheng Wang, PhD candidate, The University of Cambridge, UK
- Yunping Liang, Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, USA
- Jennifer Whyte, Professor, The University of Sydney, Australia
Read more about this year’s selected proposals on our Current Research page.