Doctoral Events & Development Workshops
Doctoral Tutorial and Doctoral Symposium
Please see the Call for John H Dunning Doctoral Tutorial here and for the Danny van de Bulcke Doctoral Symposium here.
It is a condition of acceptance for both the Doctoral Tutorial and the Doctoral Symposium that the selected participants should register for the EIBA Conference (and pay the appropriate conference fee) by 15 October (the early-bird registration deadline).
JIBS Paper Development Workshop
Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Submission Deadline: 12 September 2025
Organizers: Ana Botella Andreu & Catherine Welch
Jointly sponsored by the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS) and the Academy of International Business (AIB) Western Europe Chapter, this prestigious PDW is designed to offer developmental feedback to scholars on their current research in International Business.
Participants will be matched with senior scholars for constructive discussions. Submissions are encouraged from early-career academics, particularly from emerging economies or non-traditional IB disciplines.
Submit your paper (max. 10,000 words) to Ana.botella@uv.es.
11 August 2025 – send out CFPs on email
12 September 2025 – submission deadline
1 October 2025 – acceptance notifications to be sent out
Participants must be registered for the main EIBA 2025 Conference.
IBR Professional Development Workshop
Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Hosts: Roger Strange & Axèle Giroud
This Professional Development Workshop, hosted by the International Business Review (IBR), offers hands-on academic advice to early-stage researchers and Ph.D. students.
Core Topics:
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What makes a “good” academic paper?
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How to avoid common pitfalls in your manuscript
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Strategies for responding to reviewer feedback
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Increasing your paper’s visibility & impact
No paper submission is required, but pre-registration is essential.
11th EIBA Early Career Network (ECN) PDW
Theme: Expanding the Frontiers of International Business Research
Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Chairs: Johannes Kleinhempel (Warwick Business School, johannes.kleinhempel@wbs.ac.uk) | Božidar Vlačić (Católica Porto Business School, bvlacic@ucp.pt). | Tilo Halaszovich (ICN Business School, tilo.halaszovich@icn-artem.com)
The 11th ECN PDW provides a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to benefit from mentoring, present their ideas, and engage in thought-provoking dialogue with experienced scholars.
Highlights include:
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Research development sessions with senior scholars
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Group discussions on emerging IB themes
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Networking opportunities with fellow early-career scholars
Submission requirements
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Working paper (max. 10,000 words) or extended abstract (max. 1,500 words).
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Deadline for submissions: 31 October 2025.
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Pre-registration for participation without presentation: 1 November 2025.
JIBP Professional Development Workshop
Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Host: JIBP Editorial Team
This interactive workshop, led by editors of the Journal of International Business Policy (JIBP), explores how IB research can influence global policy. Panel discussions will cover emerging themes, publication advice, and strategies for crafting impactful, policy-relevant work.
Open to all scholars — especially early-career researchers or those from adjacent disciplines (e.g., political science, geography, economics).
No paper submission required.
Pre-registration by 1 November 2025 via this form.
Registered EIBA 2025 participants only.
Contact: valentina.demarchi@esade.edu
Why Attend?
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Get expert feedback from leading IB scholars
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Improve your publication strategy and writing process
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Grow your academic network
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Engage in high-quality, interactive learning sessions
These workshops reflect EIBA 2025’s commitment to supporting academic excellence, nurturing young talent, and building a strong, inclusive research community across borders.