The Association for Information Systems, supported by the generosity of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, is offering an annual fellowship program for PhD students studying the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and information systems. Harnessing entrepreneurial perspectives in all phases and domains of information systems research projects is critically important moving forward and these fellowships are intended to lend assistance to students who are focusing on this line of study. The fellowship is available to PhD students studying topics that build on entrepreneurial-focused IS research streams (e.g. examining social media, metaverse, 5G chatbots, FinTech, digital platform ecosystems, crowdfunding, and more).

Application deadline: September 20, 2024

The 2024-2025 cohort fellowship includes: 

• Funds to support up to five PhD students focused on entrepreneurship research at $5,000 per year per student. 
• Funds to assist in covering some of the travel expenses to AIS conferences to present, discuss, and collaborate on research. 
• Opportunity to participate/ host / present your work in an annual workshop/seminar on entrepreneurship and IS research.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I have to submit an abstract or complete paper? For consideration, please submit your application with CV and a letter of interest by September 20, 2024. Neither an abstract nor a complete paper is required for the application.
  
  
• How can I tell if my research fits the requirements to apply? We offer the following checklist for your consideration to make your application (including cv and letter) as strong as possible:
  • My research clearly focuses on entrepreneurial behaviors, processes, and/or outcomes.
  • Information systems (IS) theories, models and/or artifacts are central to my research.
  • My specific research topic is well defined and clearly described.
  • My research topic is likely of interest to the AIS community.
  • I have explained the societal relevance of my research.
  • I have provided details about my research plans and status to support evaluation of my application.
  • I have identified the potential impact (scholarly and/or for practice and policy) of my intended research.
  • I have explained how receiving the fellowship will support my research progress.
    
    
• What is the timeline for decisions? Decisions will be made within 3-4 weeks after the application deadline. All applicants will be notified by email when decisions have been reached.
  
  
• Do I need to be in the United States to be selected? You do not need to be in the United States! AIS is a global association for information systems and all PhD students are encouraged to apply.
  
  
• Do I need to be an AIS member to apply? Any doctoral student may apply, however, successful applicants will be expected to join AIS if not already holding a membership.
  
  
• Who can I contact for more information? Please email membership@aisnet.org with any questions. 

The application period has ended. 
Decisions will be made within 3-4 weeks after the application deadline.
All applicants will be notified by email when decisions have been reached.