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.