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PhD IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND STRATEGY AT HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL (UNIVERSITY OF READING, UK) The Henley Business School at the University of Reading (UK) invites applications for the PhD in International Business and Strategy. We are seeking talented candidates interested in conducting postgraduate research in the fields of business history, international business, international human resource management and strategy. For over 50 years we have stood at the forefront of teaching and research in International Business (IB) and we continue to help define the research agenda in the field as well as in Business History and International Human Resource Management (IHRM). As a part of our program, we offer the International Business Masterclasses<https://www.henley.ac.uk/school/page/international-business-masterclasses/>, which allow to engage in key IB and IHRM topics taught by notable intellectual figures in the field and provide networking opportunities with PhD students from all over the world. Our research is driven through leading centres, such as the John H. Dunning Centre for International Business<https://www.henley.ac.uk/research/research-centres/the-john-h-dunning-centre-for-international-business/> and the Centre for International Business History<https://www.henley.ac.uk/research/research-centres/the-centre-for-international-business-history/>. The programme emphasises: * Formal research training<http://hly.ac/ibs-phd> * Flexibility to meet individual needs * Student-staff interaction * Timely completion of the degree As part of their personal development, PhD candidates will be encouraged to engage in teaching (formal training also provided), research activities, conferences and events within the Business School and around the world. RESEARCH AREAS To help identify the candidate fit with the departmental research agenda, a summary of the research interests of our faculty members and links to their academic profiles are available at http://hly.ac/ibs-phd. PhD FUNDING Up to 4 fully funded PhD scholarships<https://www.henley.ac.uk/scholarships/phd-scholarships-all> are awarded based on the quality of the research proposal, outstanding academic merit and two reference letters (preferably from academics). Scholarships are allocated on a rolling basis, early applications are advised. The closing date for funding applications is 15 June 2019. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PhD candidates would normally have obtained a Master degree at distinction or merit level in a relevant area from an internationally recognised university. Relevant research and/or industry experience may be considered for those with exceptional strengths. As part of the application process, candidates will also be asked to submit a research proposal. Prior to submission, candidates may wish to discuss their proposal with an individual faculty member working in the area. Please avoid contacting multiple faculty members. HOW TO APPLY FOR A PhD The application process normally consists of three main steps: 1. Formal application (incl. research proposal, CV, transcripts and reference letters) 2. Shortlisting based on the submitted documents 3. Formal interview For fees (covered if fully funded), please visit the Graduate School website<http://www.reading.ac.uk/graduateschool/funding-and-fees/gs-funding-and-fees.aspx>. CONTACT US Please visit our website<http://hly.ac/ibs-phd> for full details on our PhD program and tips for a successful application. If you have any further questions, please contact us by email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Davide Castellani Director of PhD in International Business and Strategy Henley Business School, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6UD • +44 (0) 118 378 8846 (e) [log in to unmask] • www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/davide-castellani/<http://www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/davide-castellani/> The 7th Reading-UNCTAD IB conference is taking place on 5-6 April 2019. More info at https://hly.ac/IBConf2019 ____ 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.