Doctoral Program Grant

The Council for Research on Distributor Best Practices is pleased to announce the Doctoral Program Grant to PhD students focusing their research on wholesale distribution channels. This funding is made possible by the NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence to promote applied research to develop methodologies, techniques, and tools that are wholesaler-distributor channel focused. The goal of this grant is to develop researchers, educators, and thought leaders in the area of wholesale distribution.

Funding in the amount of $25,000 is available for supporting one or two PhD student(s) per year. Up to $20,000 can be used for tuition, fees, and assistantship/scholarship. Up to $5,000 can be used for travel to attend consortium meetings and NAW Institute Board meeting(s).

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited PhD-granting U.S. University
• Working on or planning to focus on Wholesale Distribution applied research
• Work with CRDBP Research Consortium
• Attend consortium meetings and NAW Institute Board meeting(s)

How to apply

Provide a current resume and prepare 1-2 pages on research focus area, including advisor contact information to Dr. Barry Lawrence.

Contact for more information

Ron Schreibman
Executive Director
NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence
Office: (202) 872-0885
Fax: (202) 785-0586
E-mail: rschreibman@naw.org

F. Barry Lawrence, PhD
Program Director, Industrial Distribution Program,
Director, Supply Chain Systems Laboratory
Director, Council for Research on Distributor Best Practices
Office: (979) 845-4984
Mobile: (979) 574-4178
Fax: (979) 845-4980
E-Mail: lawrence@entc.tamu.edu