The 2012 USASBE Doctoral Consortium will take place at the annual conference in New Orleans beginning on January 12.  A distinguished group of up to 17 Ph.D. students will be selected for participation in the consortium.  We are looking for emerging entrepreneurship scholars and who will be pursuing academic careers in entrepreneurship.  Only one applicant per university will be accepted. The consortium will feature leading faculty in the discipline, and will focus upon both research and pedagogical issues as the student prepares for a career of thought leadership, publication, teaching, curriculum development and disciplinary advancement.  Don’t miss this opportunity for career enhancement and networking with senior scholars and leaders in the field.
   
Apply today and qualify for a scholarship covering the cost of the Consortium, the full USASBE conference and three nights of hotel costs.  A limited number of slots are available, so candidates are encouraged to apply early.  The deadline is October 21, 2011.  See selection criteria for what is needed to qualify for acceptance to the consortium and eligibility for scholarships.

Background

The design of this Doctoral Consortium includes innovative elements for both research and teaching entrepreneurship. The Consortium focuses on the practical as well as conceptual content. The close interaction with experienced professors is designed to create potential long-term friendships and mentoring relationships. We believe that this doctoral colloquy is unique and adds value beyond that found in other doctoral consortia in entrepreneurship.
 
    

Selection criteria (limited to 17 participants)

1. Selection Criteria
   1. Full-time doctoral student in good standing (minimum qualification completed two years of studies by June 2011) and attending an accredited college or university.
   2. One letter of recommendation from doctoral program director and/or professor.
   3. Upon acceptance, students must register for the conference.
   4. Submission of one well-conceived, developed research question that the doctoral student has explored or is exploring. This submission should include the following:
      1. Cogent statement of the general research question plus any particular subsets of this general question.
      2. Genesis of this research question supported by academic citations with quotes if available.
      3. Suggested research design including proposed measurement and analysis methodologies.
      4. Potential contribution(s) to the extant corpus of entrepreneurship research.
      5. Agreement to read and come ready to discuss all written material assigned and available on the USASBE site.
2. Administrative Matters (for reimbursement)
    
   You Must:
   1. Register for the conference and pay the USASBE membership fee
   2. Book the hotel accommodations only at the conference hotel
   3. Complete the colloquy evaluation prior to reimbursement.
   4. Attend both the doctoral colloquy and the full conference
   5. Materials and meals for the colloquy will be provided.
      
3. Reimbursements
   1. Cost of three nights at conference hotel
   2. Cost of conference registration

For further information contact Dr. Michael H. Morris at mhm@okstate.edu