Sponsored by the Journal of Management Studies and
the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies
Møller Institute, Storey’s Way, Cambridge, CB3 0DE, UK
23 March 2026
In conjunction with the 2026 Journal of Management Studies (JMS) conference on Truth in the Age of Polarization and Artificial Intelligence, the editors of JMS will also be conducting a professional development workshop for doctoral candidates. The workshop will take place on 23 March 2026 at Durham University, UK and is aimed at doctoral students in any management-related discipline.
The doctoral workshop will focus on professional development with a particular emphasis on strategies for successful publishing. The workshop will include presentations by experienced editors, as well as focused discussions on key topics related to publishing. Planned sessions include:
- Understanding the Review Process
- Writing and Positioning Papers
- Managing an Academic Career
We invite all those interested to submit an expression of interest (maximum two pages, single-spaced). This should include information on:
- your field of research
- your specific topic area
- the stage in your PhD program
- the reasons you are interested in attending
- the name and contact details of one of your supervisors
Send ‘expressions of interest’ to James Totty via email at business.jms@durham.ac.uk no later than 16.00 GMT on 30th November 2025. Places are limited. Attendees will be selected based on their ‘expression of interest’ document. Selected participants may also attend the full conference.
A limited number of bursaries (i.e., financial support) will be offered by the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (SAMS) towards travel expenses. Please contact Margaret Turner via email at business.sams@durham.ac.uk for more details regarding the financial support available.
Paolo Aversa, Yasin Rofcanin, Claudia Gabbioneta
Editors
Journal of Management Studies (JMS)