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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:45:19 +0100
From: Jaime Gómez <jaime.gomez@UNIZAR.ES>

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 applicant’s 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: +1 404-894-4379).

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