ANNOUNCE: Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship

[entrepreneurship-phd at lists.uni-due.de]

Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship
May 11-13, 2007
Atlanta, GA USA

Deadline for Applications:  March 12, 2007

Organized and Sponsored by:

Georgia Institute of Technology
*	Center for International Business Education & Research
*	Center for Entrepreneurship
*	College of Management	

Georgia State University
*	Institute of International Business
*	Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship


University of Minnesota
*	Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
*	Strategic Management and Organization
*	Carlson School of Management 

Objectives:

International Entrepreneurship is an area of increasing scholarly
interest focused on (1) the discovery and enactment of opportunities for
new goods and services that cross national borders and (2) the
cross-national comparison of entrepreneurial activity.  The Workshop
will provide an opportunity for 20-25 doctoral students who are
interested in pursuing research and teaching in International
Entrepreneurship to:

*	Meet senior scholars in the area and discuss with them the most
current research being conducted in International Entrepreneurship.
*	Discuss shared interests and current work in International
Entrepreneurship with like-minded doctoral students from a variety of
universities.
*	Explore academic career opportunities in International
Entrepreneurship
*	Join the expanding community of scholars studying International
Entrepreneurship.

This will be the eighth year of this very successful Workshop.  We
emphasize interaction among the faculty and students, and we encourage
collaborative work after the Workshop is over.  Please consider joining
this enthusiastic group of scholars.

Some of the senior scholars attending:    

Karen Loch (Georgia State University), John McIntyre (Georgia Institute
of Technology), Ben Oviatt (Georgia State University), Harry Sapienza
(University of Minnesota), Sri Zaheer (University of Minnesota), Shaker
Zahra (University of Minnesota), and others.  

Admission requirements:

Applicants for admission must be currently enrolled in doctoral studies
and have completed at least one semester.  The selection committee will
be especially interested in applications that show a focus on
entrepreneurship and a clear interest in international issues.  The
selection committee will also be interested in admitting doctoral
students from a variety of universities. Preference is given to
applicants who have never before attended; we will, however, accept
applications from past attendees who still qualify as active doctoral
students.  

The Workshop:

The Doctoral Workshop in International Entrepreneurship will begin on
Friday evening May 11, 2007 with a reception and dinner.  It will
continue on Saturday, May 12, from 8am until 5pm with sessions in which
senior scholars and participating doctoral students discuss their
current research and future interests.  The Workshop will conclude at
noon on Sunday, May 13, after sessions that morning on building a career
in International Entrepreneurship.  

The Workshop takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, home of CNN, The Home
Depot, and other internationally successful entrepreneurial businesses.
May is a beautiful time of the year to visit Atlanta. 

Fees, Expenses, and Financial Aid:

Shortly after being admitted, doctoral students must pay a $75
registration fee.  All participants will be responsible for their own
travel, lodging, and associated expenses. However, some participants
will, upon admission, be offered stipends that may range from
approximately $200 to $600 to help pay expenses.  Students may book
lodging for approximately $130 per night per room at the Workshop hotel.
We will facilitate room-sharing arrangements among students so the
lodging price may be reduced.  Workshop sponsors will provide dinner on
Friday, lunch Saturday, and light breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday.
Applicants should provide evidence of their airfare to Atlanta (e.g.,
travel agent documents, Travelocity price, or airline website price) and
a statement of how much financial assistance will be provided by their
university.  

Applications:

Interested doctoral students should, by March 12, 2006,  E-MAIL three
documents:  

(1)	a letter of no more than 2 pages that demonstrates strong
interest in entrepreneurship and international issues, including a clear
statement of where they are in their doctoral program of study (e.g.,
one semester completed, dissertation proposal complete), a postal
address, university affiliation, telephone, fax, and e-mail address.  
(2)	a brief biographical sketch (about a half page) to be
distributed to other participants.  
(3)	an estimate of (a) round trip airfare to Atlanta and (b)
financial help from applicant's university.

Finally, students should arrange to have a letter E-MAILED from their
Dean, advisor, or other university official assuring us that they are in
good standing in a university doctoral program.

These materials should be E-MAILED to:  Mr. James Hoadley, Associate
Director, Georgia Tech CIBER, Georgia Institute of Technology, College
of Management, Atlanta, Georgia  at james.hoadley at mgt.gatech.edu
(Telephone: 404-894-4379).