Douglas W. Bray and Ann Howard Research Grant

The Douglas W. Bray and Ann Howard Research Grant supports research aimed at advancing innovations in the effective use of assessments for selecting or developing managers and leaders. The research may focus on innovations in assessment methods, analytic approaches, or the use of assessment data in selection or development processes. Effective use may be demonstrated in various ways, including prediction of relevant outcomes (e.g., job performance, career advancement, skill/competency improvement), alignment with professional standards, and acceptance by users. This grant honors the legacy of Douglas W. Bray, PhD, a past president of SIOP who pioneered the managerial assessment center approach in longitudinal studies at AT&T, and Ann Howard, PhD, co-founder of the Leadership Research Institute and past president of SIOP, who co-authored Managerial Lives in Transition and has over 85 publications on assessment centers, management selection, and leadership. The maximum size of the grant is $12,000, and funds may not be used for overhead, indirect costs, or ancillary costs such as publication fees or conference registration.