Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship
May 11-13, 2007
Atlanta, GA USA
Deadline for Applications: March 12, 2007
Organized and Sponsored by:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Center for International Business Education & Research
Center for Entrepreneurship
College of Management
Georgia State University
Institute of International Business
Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship
University of Minnesota
Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Strategic Management and Organization
Carlson School of Management
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 eighth 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:
Karen Loch (Georgia State University), John McIntyre (Georgia Institute of
Technology), Ben Oviatt (Georgia State University), 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 11, 2007 with a reception and dinner. It will continue
on Saturday, May 12, 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
13, 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. 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 12, 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) round trip airfare to Atlanta and (b) financial help
from applicants university.
Finally, students should arrange to have a letter E-MAILED from their Dean,
advisor, or other university official assuring us that 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).
Harry J. Sapienza
Curtis L. Carlson Chair in Entrepreneurship
Carlson School of Management, 3-365
University of Minnesota
321 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
tel 612-625-2442
fax 612-626-1316