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Doctoral Consortium

About This Program

The Doctoral consortium is designed as interactive and educational events for doctoral students and junior faculty members developing and nurturing a career of scholarship in the family business field.

The doctoral consortium (DC) is open to any scholar interested in an introduction to family business research, especially doctoral students at late stages of their studies and scholars who are new to family business research.

It provides an opportunity to familiarize with the field, share the latest state of their research, learn from and get socialized via close interaction with their peers and experienced participating faculty.

Participants will have the opportunity to attend introductory sessions by renowned scholars and will benefit from feedback on their research thanks to the guidance of skilled facilitators who are experienced researchers in the field.

The Doctoral Consortium will take place the day before the start of the 2025 Annual Conference:

Date: June 10th, 2025
Time: 8.00 – 17 PM
Location: Falkensteiner Punta Skala Resort, Zadar, Croatia

Co-sponsor of the 2025 edition of the Doctoral Consortium:

Application Process

Submissions for the Doctoral Consortium should include:

The Research Proposal (minimum 750 – maximum 1000 words) exploring either one specific study or the whole dissertation, including goals of the research, theoretical background, methodology, findings and expected contributions. You can use this TEMPLATE.
Your CV,
A motivation letter reflecting your current interest and capabilities in family business research (please include your university affiliation)
Letter of recommendation from your dissertation supervisor (if already determined) or a faculty member who knows you and your research interests.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL AT: IFERA 2025 – ExOrdo

Session Overview

Target

Anyone who wishes an introduction to family business research. Special focus on late stage PhD students.

Content

Breakout sessions with senior scholars to discuss the research proposal
Developmental workshops on topics relevant to the doctoral journey

Admissions

Acceptance based on submitted research proposal.

Fee

Included in the Annual Conference ticket but requires separate submission.

Deadline

extended to January 27, 2025.

Program Overview

Sessions	Content	Speakers	Duration	Timing
Morning	COFFEE & REGISTRATIONS		30 min	8.00-8.30
	Opening	RDP team	15 min	8.30- 8.45
	Ice Breaking Session	Students	30 min	8.45-9.15
	Tips, tricks, and training for academic writing. Part I	Peter Jaskiewicz	60 min	9.15-10.15
	Coffee break		15 min	10.15-10.30
	Tips, tricks, and training for academic writing. Part II	Peter Jaskiewicz	60 min	10.30-11.30
	Round tables: How to be a researcher in Family Business.	Moderators and students	60 min	11.30-12.30
Lunch			60 mins	12.30 – 13.30
Afternoon	How to navigate the PhD journey?	Lucia Naldi	90 min	13.30 – 15.00
	Wrap Up Session	RDP Team	5 min	15.00 – 15.05
	Coffee break		15 min	15.05 – 15.20
	Connect with your Mentor	Mentors and students	10 min	15.20 – 15.30
	Breakout sessions	Mentors and students	90 min	15.30 – 17

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