The AICPA Foundation has launched the Barry C. Melancon Professional Accounting Research (PAR) Fellowship to support the next generation of accounting and finance professionals with the skills, knowledge and training to advance the accounting and finance profession. The Fellowship has been established as a legacy of Barry Melancon's 30-year leadership tenure at the AICPA & CIMA as well as his dedication, advocacy and future-focused commitment to the profession.

The Fellowship aims to initially support doctoral students who are undertaking practical research to advance the science of public or management accounting practice.

More information about the Barry C. Melancon Research Fellowship including eligibility, application requirements and deadlines can be found at ThisWaytoCPA.com/education.