The award forms part of a scheme of educational grants, considered one of the most prestigious award programmes worldwide. More Fulbright alumni have won Nobel Prizes than those on any other academic programme, including two recipients in 2002.

Presented annually, the Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Awards are offered to exceptional post-doctoral lecturers and academics as recognition of their potential as leaders in their chosen fields. Each award of £15,000 enables the recipient to spend a period of time researching or lecturing in the US, facilitating an exchange of persons, knowledge and skills between the US and the UK.

Commenting on the award, Dr de Rond said: “I am delighted and honoured to receive this award. It will enable me to undertake a sabbatical at Stanford University next year where I will be collaborating with Professors James March and Robert Burgelman on new research relating to causation and causal explanation in the organization sciences. This award also recognizes Judge Business School’s commitment to stimulating original research which is diffused through our teaching and publications, providing cutting edge practical advice and solutions to real business issues, which, in turn gives our students and business partners a clear competitive advantage”

Dr Mark de Rond’s nomination was supported by his current original research into the negotiation, collaboration and competitive dynamics of high-performance teams, based on a seven month observation of the Cambridge rowing crew, which will be the subject of a new book due to be published in 2008. This follows on from his first book “Strategic alliances as social facts: business, biotechnology, and intellectual history”, which won the 2005 George R. Terry Award for the most outstanding contribution to advancing management knowledge.