JMS PDW in conjunction with the 2020 JMS Conference

Overview

Sponsored by the Journal of Management Studies and the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies. University of Birmingham, UK.

In conjunction with the 2020 Journal of Management Studies conference on The Future of Work, the editors of JMS will also be conducting a professional development workshop for doctoral candidates. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, 1 April 2020 at University of Birmingham, UK and is aimed at doctoral students in any management-related discipline.

Workshop focus

The doctoral workshop will focus on professional development with a particular emphasis on strategies for successful publishing. The workshop will include presentations by experienced editors and reviewers, as well as focused discussions on key topics related to publishing. Planned sessions include:

• Understanding the Review Process
• Writing and Positioning Papers for Impact
• Managing an Academic Career

Expression of interest

We invite all those interested to submit an expression of interest (maximum two pages). This should include information on:

• your field of research
• your specific topic area
• the stage in your PhD program
• the reasons you are interested in attending
• the name and contact details of one of your supervisors

Send expressions of interest to Joanne Cheseldine via email at no later than 16.00 GMT on 25 October 2019. Places are limited to 20 participants. Attendees will be selected based on their expressions of interest document. Selected participants may also attend the full conference.

Accommodation and bursaries

Accommodation, if required, will be provided free of charge for one night at University of Birmingham. A limited number of bursaries (i.e., financial support) will be offered by the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (SAMS) towards travel expenses. Please contact Margaret Turner for more details regarding the financial support available.