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Summer Research Forum for Young Scholars: 

Frontiers in International Business and Emerging Economies Research 

Organized by

Center for International Business Studies, Chinese University of Hong
Kong

and

Asia Academy of Management

 

Objectives:

This Forum aims at facilitating young scholars to develop high quality
research in the field of international business studies, with a focus on
emerging economies through engaging in intensive dialogue and
interactions with experienced and fellow scholars. During this three-day
forum, participants will be provided the opportunity to:

*         Examine and appreciate current theories and methodologies in
international business studies in the context of emerging economies;

*         Exchange, enhance, and sharpen research ideas; and

*         Establish a network of researchers with similar research
interests.

 

Target participants:

Young scholars who are holding junior faculty positions in research
universities, with a keen interest in developing a research career in
topics related to international business and emerging economies.   

 

Date & Venue: 

June 17-19, 2013 at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong
Kong

 

Program:

The three-day program will feature presentations by world-class
researchers on international business theories, research trends,
methods, and publishing craft of international business studies, with a
focus on BRIC countries.  There will also be a lot of interactions among
participants to share their own research papers and/or recent work in
small group discussions.  Feedback from senior scholars will be given
during the interactions.  Participants are expected to have a commitment
to participate in the whole 3-day research forum. 

 

Application:

All interested participants are required to send us a short resume with
publications list, current research projects, plus sample research
papers (already published or in progress).  A 2-3 pages write-up of core
research direction and ideas, and purpose of coming, and expectation
from the forum are also required.  A recommendation/endorsement letter
or email from dean/department heads is needed. 

Deadline of Application: April 10, 2013.

Please send materials to Prof. ChungMing Lau (Director of Center for
International Business Studies, CUHK) at [log in to unmask]

 

Costs:

Registration fees are waived for all selected participants.
Participants, however, need to pay for their own transportation to Hong
Kong and local accommodation.

For participants with genuine economic needs, a travel subsidy of up to
US$250 may be provided on a competitive basis.

 


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