Dear AIB members, We would like to draw your attention to the special track on research methodology at the 2016 AIB conference. YES YOU CAN STILL MAKE IT - DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15. Submissions about all aspects of the research process are welcome, e.g.: - generating research questions; - ensuring fit between the research question and method; - research design; - research paradigms; - data collection and analysis; and - evaluating research quality. Papers and panel proposals on qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods are all welcome. For more information, please see the Call for Papers: https://aib.msu.edu/events/2016/CallforPapers.asp We would also like to announce that a Best Research Methods Paper Award will be presented to the best paper in the track that meets the following criteria: - Develops and/or utilizes innovative and non-traditional methodological approaches to investigate pertinent international business phenomena; - Advances international business methodology; - Provides creative methodological solutions to important international business problems; - Informs scholars in international business and beyond about methodological advancements; The winning paper must illustrate how and why a particular methodology or methodological innovation advances international business research. The award of $500, plus a diploma, is sponsored by the University of Sydney Business School. Bo Nielsen and Catherine Welch, Track Chairs BO BERNHARD NIELSEN | Professor of Business Strategy Discipline of International Business | University of Sydney Business School Consulting Editor, JIBS THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Rm 4135, H70, Business School 21-25 Codrington St, DARLINGTON NSW 2006 T +61 2 9351 6586 E [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ____ AIB-L is brought to you by the Academy of International Business. For information: http://aib.msu.edu/community/aib-l.asp To post message: [log in to unmask] For assistance: [log in to unmask] AIB-L is a moderated list.