ISBM Ph.D. student camp for research 2012

August 14-15, 2012
University of Chicago
Booth School of Business
Gleacher Center
450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, Illinois
U.S.A.

Camp Directors:

Abbie Griffin
University of Utah

Lisa K. Scheer
University of Missouri

Senior Camp Counselors:

Rajdeep Grewal
The Pennsylvania State University

Gary Lilien
The Pennsylvania State University

Call for Nominations Due April 1, 2012

Download the Call for Nominations

Purpose

To increase the number and quality of scholars studying business-to-business markets and marketing by informing Ph.D. students about the area early in their studies and continuing to serve their domain needs along all stages of the dissertation process.

Target Audience

Ph.D. students at any stage of matriculation who are interested in research in business-to-business markets.  While Marketing Ph.D. students are the primary target, students in related areas such as Strategy, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management and Logistics, and Management also are welcomed.

Student Benefit

To develop a better understanding of the barriers and rewards involved in pursuing a Ph.D. in business-to-business markets.  To provide students with connections to potential mentors, committee members, peers, and future coauthors.

Venue and Timing

Tuesday evening (August 14)  and Wednesday (August 15), prior to the ISBM Academic Conference, and the AMA Summer Marketing Educators' Conference, at the University of Chicago's Gleacher Center, downtown Chicago. 

Nomination Process

Acceptance to this program is by a nomination and review process.  Click for Nomination Process and Selection Criteria.

Registration Fees

$100.00 USD  - Camp Only - August 14-15, 2012

$250.00 USD - Camp and Academic Conference - August 15-16, 2012

$50.00 USD - *Pre-Camp Workshop on Theory Construction - August 14th

$25.00 USD - *Post-Camp Seminar:  How to Write a World-Class Paper - August 16th

* Must register and be accepted to the PhD Camp to attend this event.

Dates

1 April 2012 - Essays, resume, and support letters due

15 April 2012 - Selection results and Registration page opens

1 May 2012- Make hotel reservations

1 June 2012 - Schedule sent to selected students

1 June 2012 - Registrations Due (includes payment, bio, jpeg picture, and research proposal)

14 August 2012 - Arrive in Chicago (at the latest)

14 August 2012 - Pre-Camp Workshop on Theory Construction (additional fee)

14 August 2012 - Evening Welcome Reception

15 August 2012- Camp

16 August 2012 - Post-Camp Workshop on How to Write a World-Class Paper (additional fee)

16 August 2012 - ISBM Academic Conference (additional fee)

Cancellation Policy

• On or before July 2, 2012 - no fee
• After July 16, 2012 - no refunds will be given
  
  

Nonination Process and Selection Criteria

Call for Nominations

We are currently accepting nominations for Camp participants.  Click for Nomination Process and Selection Criteria.  Essays, resume, and support letters are due by April 1, 2012.

Camp Schedule *

View the Complete Camp Schedule (70KB.pdf)

View the Complete Camp Program (446KB.pdf)

* subject to change

Travel and Hotel Information

Transportation to Gleacher Center

Map of Downtown Area and Parking Information (*pdf)

Hotels Near the Gleacher Center, The University of Chicago

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile - (AMA hotel, ask for the AMA Guest Rate)
540 North Michigan Avenue, (Driveway Entrance on 542 North Rush Street)
Chicago, Illinois  60611 USA
Phone:  +1 312 836 0100; toll-free 1 800 228 9290
Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chidt-chicago-marriott-downtown-magnificent-mile/

Embassy Suites Chicago - Downtown/Lakefront
511 North Columbus Drive
Chicago, Illinois  60611 USA
Phone:  +1 312 836 5900
Website:  http://embassysuites1.hilton.com

W Chicago Lakeshore
644 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois  60611 USA
Phone:  +1 312 943 9200
Website:  http://www.starwoodhotels.com

Swissotel Chicago
323 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois  60611 USA
Phone:  +1 312 565 0565
Website:  http://www.swissotelchicago.com

Other hotels near the Gleacher Center

Sponsors

• The Pennsylvania State University's Institute for the Study of Business Markets (ISBM)
• Hosted by the University of Chicago
• MSI
  
  

For More Information

Lori Nicolini, Conference Administrator
Institute for the Study of Business Markets (ISBM)
Smeal College of Business
The Pennsylvania State University
484 Business Building
University Park, PA  16802-3603

Phone:  814-863-4911
Fax:  814-863-0413
Email:  LNicolini@psu.edu

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