Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship
May 19-21, 2006
Atlanta, GA USA
Deadline for Applications: March 7, 2006
Organized and Sponsored by:
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| Georgia Institute of | Georgia State | University of Minnesota |
| Technology | University | · Center for |
| · Center for | · Institute of | Entrepreneurial Studies |
| International Business | International Business| · Strategic Management and |
| Education & Research | · Herman J. | Organization |
| · Center for | Russell, Sr. | · Carlson School of |
| Entrepreneurship | International Center | Management |
| · College of Management | for Entrepreneurship | |
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Objectives:
International Entrepreneurship is an area of increasing scholarly interest
focused on (1) the discovery and enactment of opportunities for new goods
and services that cross national borders and (2) the cross-national
comparison of entrepreneurial activity. The Workshop will provide an
opportunity for 20-25 doctoral students who are interested in pursuing
research and teaching in International Entrepreneurship to:
· Meet senior scholars in the area and discuss with them the most
current research being conducted in International Entrepreneurship.
· Discuss shared interests and current work in International
Entrepreneurship with like-minded doctoral students from a variety of
universities.
· Explore academic career opportunities in International
Entrepreneurship
· Join the expanding community of scholars studying International
Entrepreneurship.
This will be the seventh year of this very successful Workshop. We
emphasize interaction among the faculty and students, and we encourage
collaborative work after the Workshop is over. Please consider joining
this enthusiastic group of scholars.
Some of the senior scholars attending:
Pat Dickson (Georgia Institute of Technology), Marian Jones (University of
Glasgow), Karen Loch (Georgia State University), John McIntyre (Georgia
Institute of Technology), Ron Mitchell (Texas Tech University), Ben Oviatt
(Georgia State University), Becky Reuber (University of Toronto), Harry
Sapienza (University of Minnesota), Sri Zaheer (University of Minnesota),
Shaker Zahra (University of Minnesota), and others.
Admission requirements:
Applicants for admission must be currently enrolled in doctoral studies and
have completed at least one semester. The selection committee will be
especially interested in applications that show a focus on entrepreneurship
and a clear interest in international issues. The selection committee will
also be interested in admitting doctoral students from a variety of
universities. Preference is given to applicants who have never before
attended; we will, however, accept applications from past attendees who
still qualify as active doctoral students.
The Workshop:
The Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship will begin on
Friday evening May 19, 2006 with a reception and dinner. It will continue
on Saturday, May 20, from 8am until 5pm with sessions in which senior
scholars and participating doctoral students discuss their current research
and future interests. The Workshop will conclude at noon on Sunday, May
21, after sessions that morning on building a career in International
Entrepreneurship.
The Workshop takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, home of CNN, The Home Depot,
and other internationally successful entrepreneurial businesses. Late May
is a beautiful time of the year to visit Atlanta.
Fees, Expenses, and Financial Aid:
Shortly after being admitted, doctoral students must pay a $75 registration
fee. All participants will be responsible for their own travel, lodging,
and associated expenses. However, some participants will, upon admission,
be offered stipends that may range from approximately $200 to $600 to help
pay expenses. Students may book lodging for approximately $130 per night
per room at the Workshop hotel. We will facilitate room-sharing
arrangements among students so the lodging price may be reduced. Workshop
sponsors will provide dinner on Friday, lunch Saturday, and light
breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday. Applicants should provide evidence of
their airfare to Atlanta (e.g., travel agent documents, Travelocity price,
or airline website price) and a statement of how much financial assistance
will be provided by their university.
Applications:
Interested doctoral students should, by March 7, 2006, E-MAIL three
documents:
(1) a letter of no more than 2 pages that demonstrates strong interest in
entrepreneurship and international issues, including a clear statement of
where they are in their doctoral program of study (e.g., one semester
completed, dissertation proposal complete), a postal address, university
affiliation, telephone, fax, and e-mail address.
(2) a brief biographical sketch (about a half page) to be distributed to
other participants.
(3) an estimate of (a) airfare to Atlanta and (b) financial help from
applicant’s university.
Finally, students should arrange to have a letter E-MAILED from their Dean,
advisor, or other university official assuring us that the they are in good
standing in a university doctoral program.
These materials should be E-MAILED to: Mr. James Hoadley, Associate
Director, Georgia Tech CIBER, Georgia Institute of Technology, College of
Management, Atlanta, Georgia at
james.hoadley@mgt.gatech.edu (Telephone:
404-894-4379)