CMT Volunteer R&D
Charles H. Dow Award Committee
About
- The Charles H. Dow Award Committee champions original, high-quality research in the field of technical analysis. This committee manages the lifecycle of the prestigious Charles H. Dow Award, from soliciting submissions to celebrating the winner, encouraging new contributions to our collective Body of Knowledge.The Charles H. Dow Award was established in 1994 to stimulate new, practical research in our field.
- Named for the founding father of modern technical analysis, the award quickly became the industry’s top honor for new technical research papers. It has successfully encouraged over 160 submissions to date, significantly expanding the discipline’s documented knowledge base.
Mission
The Charles H. Dow Award Committee’s mission is to champion and recognize high-quality, original research that advances the global body of knowledge in technical analysis. We manage the entire lifecycle of the prestigious Charles H. Dow Award, from soliciting innovative submissions to celebrating the ultimate winner. Our dedication is to intellectual rigor, objectivity, and the legacy of the discipline’s founding father. We oversee a rigorous, blind-judging process by leading experts, ensuring that the award honors the most insightful and practical contributions to the field. By stimulating new research and providing a premier platform for scholarly work, we ensure technical analysis remains dynamic, evidence-based, and continuously evolving to meet the challenges of the modern financial markets.
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Leadership & Support
Core Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle of the Charles H. Dow Award.
Champion original, high-quality research in technical analysis.
Oversee a rigorous and blind-judging process.
Certify the winning paper(s) to the Board.
Advance the global body of knowledge.
Call to Service
Understanding Groups and Gigs
What is a Group?
A Group is an ongoing, strategic body of volunteers who collaborate on a defined mission over an extended period. Groups have formal governance, defined membership, and regular meeting cadences. Joining a group means becoming part of a team committed to driving long-term impact within CMT.
What is a Gig?
A Gig is a short-term, tactical assignment with a clear deliverable and timeline. Gigs are ideal for volunteers who want to contribute their expertise to a specific task without a long-term commitment. They are time-boxed and goal-oriented.
(How to Join This Group)
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| Ideal Candidate |
Eligible CMT Journey Stages
Judges: Active Charter Holder; Committee members: Active Charter Holder or Active Professional Member
Key Competencies
Research literacy; neutral process discipline
Suggested Career Age & TA Depth
8+ years experience; 5+ years TA |
| What You'll Do |
Core Activities
Establish and publicize award criteria and submission process. Appoint an independent, expert panel of judges. Enforce the independence and objectivity of the judges. Publicize the award, submissions, and winners. Solicit innovative and practical research submissions. |
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Recommended Time Commitment & Cadence
2–5 hrs/month; 10–15 hrs/month during screening/review
As needed, typically bi-annually or annually to align with award cycle.
Member Appointment & Term
BYLAWS §8.02(E): The members of the committee shall be appointed by the committee chair with the approval of the Board to serve for a term of one (1) year or such longer period as the Board may determine, provided that no individual shall serve as a member of a committee (including anytime as committee chair) for more than four (4) consecutive years.
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Available short-term assignments will be listed here.