The University of Bahrain is in the process of offering a number of academic posts to suitable application at various levels (Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor) for the 2022 year.
Openings are in the College of Business Administration
General Business
Finance
Taxation
Managerial Accounting
Accounting Analytics
Marketing Analytics
Business Analytics – Artificial Intelligence
Financial Technology
Real Estate and Property Management
Recruitment Conditions:
Applications must be holders of a Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) from a recognized University.
Applicants should have worked at least 3 years in a recognized University and have experience in teaching and academic works in English for the post of Assistant Professors and 5 years’ experience for the post of Associate Professor & Professor.
Published scientific papers during the last 3 years in reputed journals indexed in Scopus or Web of Science (publications in non-indexed journals will not be considered).
Taught at undergraduate level, and preferably at a postgraduate level, courses in one of the following areas:
General Business
Finance
Taxation
Managerial Accounting
Accounting Analytics
Marketing Analytics
Business Analytics – Artificial Intelligence
Fintech
Real estate and property management
Applications Must Include:
Curriculum vitae (C.V.) with personal photo.
A photo copy of the applicants qualifications (Ph.D.- Master’s- Bachelor’s and transcripts).
Work experience certificates of the periods mentioned in the C.V.
Academic promotion letter for Professors and Associate Professors only.
Applications Should be uploaded through this portal.
Notes:
Please type your application neatly and clearly and describe your academic roles and duties.
Please keep your CV brief (maximum of three pages) consisting of your academic qualifications, professional experiences, research output, and other relevant sections.
Mention the required position on the first page.
Any application that does not meet the requirements will be rejected.
The University of Bahrain will reply to considered applicants only.
Up to two scholarships are available for International applicants applying for a PhD in the International Business Department within the Leeds University Business School.
As a world-leading unit for international business, we produce outstanding and impactful research. Drawing upon our research and scholarship, we provide students with an exceptional educational experience and the opportunity to develop skills and capabilities to compete in, and contribute, to international academics and the global economy. Our research and teaching add continuous and sustainable value to business and society.
Research Proposals
The International Business Department within Leeds University Business School is interested in receiving proposals in the following areas of research:
Theory of the multinational enterprise (MNE), foreign direct investment (FDI), internalisation/externalisation, orchestration, ‘born global’ firms, offshoring and outsourcing
Cross-border organisation, market and business ecosystem/cluster co-creation
International entrepreneurship, technological innovation and entrepreneurship, family business in different contexts
International HRM
Internationalisation to and from emerging and developing markets, service-sector internationalisation, internationalisation of SMEs, resource, capabilities and behavioural approaches to internationalisation, the MNE and FDI, inward and outward internationalisation linkages, geographical proximity and internationalisation
Multinationals and their networks of subsidiaries, parent-subsidiary relationships
Global value chains, multinationals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
International joint ventures, strategic alliances, international M&As
Cross-cultural management, cross-cultural leadership, intercultural communication
Organizational behaviour in international contexts
Institutions and internationalisation, especially informal institutions, corruption in different institutional contexts, institutional efficiency and MNE strategy/performance, institutional change
Organisational ambidexterity
Innovation strategies by MNEs, the internationalisation-innovation relationship, MNE innovation strategy and performance (focus on patents and intangible assets), networks and innovation outcomes in IB
Resource-based view of the firm
Corporate sustainability, grand challenges, and MNE strategy
Digital business and internationalisation, especially with regard to global value chains
Headquarter-subsidiary relationships in emerging economies
Corporate governance, decision making, boards of directors
Catching-up and international technology transfer in high-tech industries
International scientific collaboration and researcher mobility
This competition is open to international applicants only. Up to two scholarships will be awarded.
Duration of the Award
Full-time (3 years). The award will be made for one year in the first instance and renewable for a further period of up to two years, subject to satisfactory academic progress;
Funding
The award will cover full fees at the University of Leeds standard rate of fees.
A maintenance grant at the standard UKRI rate (£15,609 in Session 2021/22).
Other Conditions
Applicants must not have already been awarded or be currently studying for a doctoral degree.
Awards must be taken up by 1 October 2022.
The awards are available for new Postgraduate Researchers undertaking full-time or part-time research study leading to the degree of PhD. Students who are already registered for PhD research study are excluded from applying.
Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of this Scholarship.
Faculty Information
Information about Leeds University Business School (LUBS)
We are a leading, full-service business school, regularly world ranked by the Financial Times, QS and The Economist, and one of a small number of schools worldwide to be triple accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. We deliver undergraduate, masters, MBA, PhD, executive and professional education and online study, to over 3000 students from around 100 countries.
We are a top ten business and management research institution, according to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The School is one of the leading higher education institutions in the UK, ranked in the top 100 universities in the world (QS rankings 2020) and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities.
LUBS is a single-school Faculty of the University of Leeds, with annual income of £74.5m and some 425 staff across six Departments. We deliver undergraduate, masters, MBA, PhD, executive and professional education and online study. Our mission is to make an exceptional impact on business and society globally through leadership in research and teaching.
How to Apply
Stage 1: First, apply for a research place of study by completing a study application form. You will be expected to meet our eligibility criteria for PhD candidates, including the English language requirements if your first language is not English. Once you have received your student ID number (a 9-digit number), move onto stage 2.
Stage 2: Apply for the Leeds University Business School International Business Department scholarship by working your way through the scholarship application form. You must submit your scholarship application by 12:00pm on Friday 1st April 2022.
As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Within the Leeds University Business School, we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+; and people with disabilities. Applicants will always be selected based on merit and ability.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should ideally have a first-class or at least a good upper second-class undergraduate degree. In addition they should also hold a British Masters degree (or equivalent degree from an overseas university) or an equivalent professional qualification with a minimum average score of 70% (or the equivalent at a non-UK institution) at Masters degree level, but exceptional candidates with 65% and above will also be considered, in an appropriate academic discipline.
English Language Requirements
The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate study in the Leeds University Business School is an IELTS with 7.0 overall and at least 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid.
Contact Details
For further information, please contact the Graduate School Office:
Salary: From £45,285 – £48,536 per annum, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: 36 months
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is now recruiting for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Global Coordinator to join our London office and operationalise the Demand Generation Alliance (DGA). This is a fast-paced role with a variety of tasks and responsibilities across multiple management domains, and it will play a key leadership role in ensuring that the DGA operating model runs efficiently. This role is offered on a three-year fixed term contract and will involve occasional travel to GAIN offices as required.
About GAIN
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with both governments and businesses, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver more nutritious food for all people. In particular, we aim to make healthier food choices more desirable, more available, and more affordable. GAIN’s mission is to advance nutrition outcomes by improving consumption of nutritious and safe food for all people, especially the most vulnerable to malnutrition.
About the Role
The Demand Generation Alliance is a new initiative, incubated by GAIN, that recognizes that there is a critical space to address consumer demand. Demand cannot be created by one factor or one actor alone, so we see a need for multi-stakeholder, cross-sector collaborations to shape and respond to consumer demand and enable better choices for the future. Demand relies on consumers valuing and preferring nutritious and sustainable foods; it cannot just be legislated.
The Global Coordinator role is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial position with a variety of tasks and responsibilities across multiple management domains. The postholder will have the opportunity to set up and operationalise the DGA, with the support of Lead Group members, by June 2024. The Global Coordinator will play a key leadership role in achieving this outcome and in ensuring that the operating model runs efficiently.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Leading and managing Lead Group meetings and DGA Management meetings internally
Developing workplans that efficiently distribute tasks and resources adequately across the fiscal year
Managing procurement process/request for proposals, including supervision of work, workflow for review of deliverables by Sr. Programme Manager or Lead Group members, and payment processing
Ensuring that external service providers are hired in a timely manner to execute the operational strategy of the DGA
In collaboration with the Lead Group, coordinating the activities of interns or fellows
Ensuring that advisory reports and deliverables from service providers are shared with Lead Group members, in an easy-to-understand format and in timely fashion
Developing a database of potential funders
Ensuring that generated by the Communications Manger adheres to the communication strategy and plan
Ensuring all DGA communication channels are well managed, including regular posting of relevant content
Budgeting and forecasting
Coordinating meetings and engaging with potential funders
Ensuring that the communications plan is produced and well managed
About You
You should have experience in setting up an alliance, initiative or membership organisation, alongside experience in people management and budget administration. You should also have excellent organisational skills and be able to efficiently use management tools (e.g., GANTT charts/SPRINT process). Underpinning all of this should be great teamwork and leadership skills, as well as a clear and analytical mindset. Experience of working in a public/private partnership would be advantageous.
In addition to the above, candidates should be qualified to Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent in Management, or alternatively have an equivalent level of relevant work experience.
About Our Offer
The starting salary on offer for this role is from £45,285 – £48,536 per annum, dependent on experience.
The start date for this role, to be agreed with the successful applicant, will not commence until after the 1st January 2022.
GAIN has a fair and competitive salary structure that allows for annual progression subject to good performance. In addition, GAIN offers a total of 37 days holiday per year (including annual leave, public holidays and additional office closure days), an attractive pension scheme and competitive insurance cover including health, travel and life assurance.
We are committed to the health of our staff, especially in these challenging times, and have developed a programme of wellbeing that includes flexible working, additional leave allowances, wellbeing days, mindfulness coaching and access to independent and confidential counselling.
GAIN also has a strong commitment to professional development. We will support you to grow in your career through both formal and informal training and are committed to providing opportunities through internal recruitment, secondments and promotion. All of this is delivered in a supportive and collaborative environment.
For more detailed information please see the attached job description. To apply, click the “Apply Now” button.
This advert closes on 13th November 2021. Early applications are encouraged. GAIN reserves the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
Applicants must have the existing right to live and work in the UK. Please note that GAIN are currently unable to sponsor working visas.
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) recently commissioned an ethnographic study to observe real-life behaviour in domestic and business kitchens, as well as collecting data on consumers’ self-reported food safety behaviour through their Food and You 2 survey. This study is being conducted in collaboration with Dr Gulbanu Kaptan and Dr Joshua Weller from the Centre for Decision Research at Leeds University Business School (LUBS).
The FSA and LUBS have agreed to co-fund a PhD studentship to deliver secondary analysis of data collected through the above projects.
As a jointly-funded doctoral student, you will have the opportunity to conduct applied research that support the development of FSA policy recommendations. Additionally, you will benefit from a supportive environment led by experienced LUBS academics and FSA practitioners specialised in the fields of judgment and decision making, consumer behaviour, and food safety.
Full description
The University of Leeds is a research-intensive Russell Group university with extensive experience and success in PhD supervision.
The Centre for Decision Research in Leeds University Business School, where the doctoral student will be based, has a strong interdisciplinary focus that has led to research collaborations across a wide range of academic disciplines, with much work being applied and externally funded. Members of the Centre publish extensively in academic journals, edited books and practitioner journals, as well as presenting at major national and international conferences.
The FSA is an independent non-ministerial government department working across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to protect public health and consumer’s wider interests in food. The role of social researchers in FSA is to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Agency (and beyond) to ensure evidence and research are embedded in the recommendations for future policy and delivery options.
As a doctoral student, you will be supervised by Dr Gulbanu Kaptan and Dr Joshua Weller. Both academics have strong publication records and secured research funding from a number of UK and international funding agencies. Please see the links below to learn more about their research:
In order to be considered for the Studentship you must submit all the required supporting documents for your application for PhD study together with a ‘Locating Your Research’ form. On the Locating your Research form state that you are applying for the Leeds University Business School / Food Standards Agency PhD Studentship and that your supervisors will be Dr Gulbanu Kaptan and Dr Joshua Weller.
Any study applications not accompanied by the documents requested by the Studentship deadline will not be considered for the award.
There is no requirement to submit a research proposal, you will be asked about your ability to complete the project in the Studentship application form.
An unsuccessful application for this Studentship does not exclude you from applying for other research study opportunities or scholarships offered by the University of Leeds.
You will be required to provide two academic references in support of your studentship application. These must be received by the deadline.
Interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held in the week commencing 29th November 2021.
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the University’s minimum English language requirements (below).
As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Within the Leeds University Business School we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+; and people with disabilities. Applicants will always be selected based on merit and ability.
Entry requirements
Candidates should ideally have a first-class or at least a good upper second-class undergraduate degree. In addition they should also hold a British Masters degree (or equivalent degree from an overseas university) or an equivalent professional qualification with a minimum average score of 70 (or the equivalent at a non-UK institution) at Masters degree level, but exceptional candidates with 65 and above will also be considered. Candidates from the disciplines of Psychology, Marketing, Management, Business Analytics, Food Sciences or closely allied disciplines are encouraged to apply. Note that a strong background in advanced statistics is desirable for this studentship.
English language requirements
The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study in the Leeds University Business School is an IELTS of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid.
Funding on offer
Duration of the Award
Full-time (3 years). The award will be made for one year in the first instance and renewable for a further period of up to two years, subject to satisfactory academic progress;
Funding
The award will cover full fees at the University of Leeds standard rate of fees and a maintenance grant at the standard UKRI rate (£15,609 in Session 2021/22).
Other Conditions
Applicants must not have already been awarded or be currently studying for a doctoral degree.
Awards must be taken up by 1 February 2022.
The awards are available for new Postgraduate Researchers undertaking full-time or part-time research study leading to the degree of PhD. Students who are already registered for PhD research study are excluded from applying.
Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of this Scholarship.
Contact details
For further information please contact the Graduate School Office Email: phd@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
RRBM and its co-sponsors are offering up to eight scholarships of $10,000 each to doctoral students in business schools to conduct dissertation research that follows the principles of responsible research. The research topic should focus on economic inequality, racial, gender or other forms of social justice in organizations, thereby contributing to meeting one or more of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Call for Applications
Applications accepted beginning : November 1, 2021
Application deadline: December 1, 2021
Award decision: March 1, 2022
Purpose
To support young scholars taking on the grand challenges of our world through responsible research in business and management.
Possible Research Topics and Methods
The Selection Committee welcomes dissertation research that will generate knowledge or ideas to reduce income inequality, increase racial and gender equity, or address other forms of social justice that enhance stakeholder well-being, especially focusing on the role of business organizations. Research that contributes to meeting one or more of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals related to these social justice issues are of special interest to this dissertation scholarship program.
This scholarship program supports dissertation research that is inter-disciplinary and that involves stakeholders in the research process. We encourage the use of multiple methods, including qualitative (case studies, observations, text analysis), quantitative (surveys, archival empirical), and experimentation (lab and field), as explained in the principles of responsible research. Intervention field studies (e.g., randomized controlled experiments) that robustly test theory-informed ideas/treatments to address the aforementioned justice issues are especially valuable.
The Eligible Applicant
Is a doctoral candidate (generally after the qualifying exam) at the beginning stage of the dissertation research;
Is studying in a business school in any of the disciplines as long as the research falls within the domain of the research topics described above;
Is familiar with the RRBM Principles of Responsible Research (e.g., as an endorser of the position paper, an attendee of RRBM webinars, or through other engagements);
We recommend attending the Philosophical Foundation of Responsible Research course which will be offered online September to mid-November 2021. The course covers the topics of uncertainties in scientific reasoning, inductive risks, values in science, objectivity and responsibility, science and policy, science and society, and progress in science – foundational ideas of responsible research. The final assignment of this course is to develop a research idea related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Registration for the 2021 course offering has closed. Missed the course? You can still apply for the scholarship. We recommend reviewing FAQ #5 below and taking some time to review the course syllabus and recommended reading.
The Application & Proposal Content
Eligible Applications will be submitted online and include (I) a proposal; (II) two letters of recommendation; and (III) the applicant’s CV. Applications should adhere to the detailed guidelines available for download here.
Applications will be accepted beginning November 1, 2021 and must be received by December 1, 2021.
Evaluation of Proposals
Proposals will be evaluated using the Seven Principles of Responsible Research, ensuring that the proposed research meets the standards of high relevance to the research domain specified in this program and strong methodological rigor with promise of credible findings. Additional information regarding the evaluation process and Selection Committee is available here.
The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business’ Emerging Markets Institute invites your students to participate in our 5th AnnualEmerging Markets Case Competition, October 4th -11th with the final round on November 5th.
This year, participants in the 5th Annual Emerging Markets Case Competition come from business & policy schools in the United States and around the globe. The growing role of Emerging Multinationals in the business world continues to evolve and this case competition seeks to challenge students to come up with win-win solutions for expanding stakeholders. The goal of the case competition is to identify and answer questions that real businesses and managers are posing today in relation to Emerging Markets.
Where: The conference this year will be hybrid, teams can choose to attend in person at Roosevelt Island, New York City – Cornell Tech Campus or virtually.
Theme: Emerging Markets Multinationals: Building the Future on ESG Excellence
Format: Up to 3 teams per school comprised of 3 to 5 students will have one-week in early October to create and submit their case solution and presentation via a PowerPoint deck. Four final teams will present during the 11th Annual Emerging Markets Institute Conference on November 5, 2021. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams.
Information: The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business’ Emerging Markets Institute is launching our 11th Emerging Markets Conference at the Cornell Tech Campus on Roosevelt Island, New York City, NY on November 5th, 2021. Under the theme ‘Emerging Markets Multinationals: Building the Future on ESG Excellence,’ we will explore the impact of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) on global trade and emerging multinationals.
This year, the conference will hold its 5th Annual Emerging Markets Case Competition. The case competition committee invites your school to participate to gain the following benefits:
Meeting high-profile representatives from industry and academia.
Networking with conference participants and business executives.
Exposure to conference and case competition sponsors.
Free admission to the conference (for finalists).
Cash prizes for the top three teams.
General Information
Registration of the teams by October 1st – 11:59 PM EST at the EMI Conference website – there are no registration fees for participants
To register, please use the conference registration button and in the drop down indicate registration for the case competition. You will then be directed to add in your team’s name. Each member of the team must register separately.
Each school sends up to three representative team of 3 to 5 students (it is recommended, but not required that at least one student per team is enrolled in an MBA program)
If more than 3 teams are registered the school will be contacted and responsible for providing the final three teams for official registration.
All teams once registered will receive the case by October 4thand must submit their team’s response by 11:59 PM EST on October 11th
Please see our attached rules and regulations for more guidance if needed.
Announcement of finalists will be made by October 18th
Final presentations either in person or virtually will occur on November 5th
Question?
For any questions or clarifications, please feel free to reach out to us at emiconferece@cornell.edu. We look forward to hearing back from you!
Map the System is much more than a competition – it is a representation of our core beliefs about social change: that we all have the responsibility to understand problems we want to be part of solving.
In partnership with the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, GBSN invites faculty and staff across the network to bring Map the System to their students. There have been a handful of GBSN Institutions participate in Map the System to date, and we would love to extend this to as many partner members as possible as part of this partnership.
Map the System uses systems thinking as a guiding approach and equips students to tackle complex sustainability challenges and become better leaders. They do so by working in teams to explore a social or environmental problem they care about. Students learn how to understand and incorporate different perspectives and identify the influence stakeholders have on parts of the system. Since 2016, MTS has grown, year on year. Now a global community of over 65 institutions and thousands of students, Map the System will change the way your students see the world. Watch the new video “How can institutions take part in Map the System” to learn more.
Register your institution now via the Map the System website before 30 October 2022 and join a global community of social impact educators committed to providing students with transformational learning opportunities. Last year over 65 global educational institutions participated in Map the System across 6 continents
Institution registration is now open.
The final deadline to register your institution is Sunday, 30 October 2022. When GBSN Member Schools click to register, there will be an option to indicate your status as a GBSN member.
What is the cost?
Map the System is more than a competition – it’s a learning program and a learning community. We’ve added more digital content and enrichment, including virtual workshops and masterclasses with Oxford faculty and globally recognized impact leaders.
The Institutional Registration Fee helps to support some of the costs of Map the System. The full fee is £3750 (USD $4,500) per institution.
Network Discounts
GBSN Network members are eligible for a substantial fee reduction to participate in Map the System, with the introductory offer of participating in Map the System 2023 for £2000 (USD $2,400).
Further fee reduction and sponsorship scheme
The Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship is a non-profit, grant-funded, social innovation centre, however we have a limited amount of further fee waiver support available to provide bursaries and discounts to institutions to permit them to partake in the program. We prioritize offering fee waivers to institutions in low or middle income countries to enable their students to participate in Map the System and for their staff to benefit from the network partnerships as well as providing access to our growing learning program in the social impact and systems change space. Network partners can provide a fee sponsorship to a partner institution in a low- or middle-income country. This sponsorship would enable a partner institution to join the Map the System program who might not otherwise have the opportunity to take part. The sponsored institution could either be nominated by the sponsor, or we can suggest a suitable institution to sponsor and onboard them onto Map the System.
We also have a referral scheme, whereby institutions who successfully recruit a new partner school, will receive an additional fee discount of £200 on next year’s participation fee.
For questions regarding the institution participation fee or waiving of fees, please contact the Skoll Centre team at mapthesystem@sbs.ox.ac.uk or check out our FAQs on the website.
The 4th Industrial Revolution and the pandemic have changed the way we work and live and has brought on a new normal in Africa and across the globe. Education is an essential tool to equip us to mitigate the challenges we will face.
In its effort to promote the continual improvement in quality learning and research across business schools in Africa, GBSN and INSEAD
are joining forces to offer a GBSN-INSEAD Africa Faculty Fellowship designed for educators who are committed to advancing the quality of their learning and teaching. The Fellowship is designed to support African faculty members from GBSN member schools to further develop their teaching practice. During the Fellowship, the Fellow will work with an INSEAD Faculty member(s) to develop a teaching resource or tool that can be brought back to their home institution and used in the classroom.
Through the Fellowship’s experience, activates and deliverables, they will help advance the quality of business and management education in their respective country. This fellowship is open to one faculty member from an African business school that is a member of GBSN and will take place in the academic year 2022.
Terms of the Fellowship
Beyond pursuing their own projects, the Fellows will be expected to attend research seminars and workshops, to sit in on class sessions at the invitation of faculty, to interact with faculty, administrative staff, and students, and to serve as a guest speaker in class if requested. This experience should be seen as an opportunity for both personal and institutional development. Upon returning home, the Fellow will be expected to share their learnings, strategies, and teaching tools with their home institution, and to maintain a relationship with the INSEAD Africa Initiative. Finally, the Fellow will be asked to write a follow-up report about their experience with the GBSN-INSEAD Fellowship, highlighting key learnings and activities. The report will be published on the GBSN website, and possibly on relevant INSEAD websites.
Time and work will be spread across 12 months
Majority of the Fellowship work will be conducted virtually
Potential for on-campus visit with sponsoring Faculty on INSEAD’s campus (Fontainebleau or Singapore). Travel is subject to COVID-19 restrictions and availability.
Other ancillary expenses such as food and local transportation may be covered by INSEAD, under specific mutual agreement between INSEAD and the Fellow.
Executive Director, INSEAD Emerging Markets Institute, Gender Initiative & Africa Initiative; Director, Hoffman Global Institute for Business & Society, Asia; Adjunct Professor, Singapore Management University Singapore
Professor of Economics; The Stone Chaired Professor in Wealth Inequality; Academic Director, The James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Centre for the Study of Wealth Inequality Hoffmann; Global Institute for Business & Society Deputy Academic Director INSEAD France
Executive Director, INSEAD Emerging Markets Institute, Gender Initiative & Africa Initiative; Director, Hoffman Global Institute for Business & Society, Asia; Adjunct Professor, Singapore Management University Singapore
Affiliate Professor of Technology and Operations Management INSEAD France
The Application Process
Applicants must be active faculty with the potential for – or actual duties of – academic leadership at a GBSN member school on the African continent. Professors of all academic fields of business and economics are welcome to apply.
Candidates for the Fellowships should submit the following documents in support of their application:
An expression of interest and proposal of personal objectives, activities, and desired project deliverables (e.g., research working paper, teaching tools, course syllabus, simulations, etc.) during the visit to INSEAD
the completed application form and a current curriculum vitae
a letter of support from the Dean or Director of their institution. The letter should explain the suitability of the candidate for the Fellowship and how the institution expects to benefit from the Fellow’s engagement with INSEAD.
A selection committee of INSEAD faculty members, put together by the INSEAD Africa Initiative, will review each submitted application package and shortlisted candidates will move onto the Interview Phase.
Virtual Interviews
Virtual interviews will be scheduled with the selected top applicants. The interviews are designed as a way for the INSEAD Africa Initiative Selection Committee to learn more about the applicant’s background, research, experience, desired learnings and objectives during the Fellowship as well as scheduling, timeline and availability. A major part of the selection will consider how the applicant plans to bring back value and implement the Fellowship deliverables across its home institution.
The goal is to begin Fellowships within the academic year. Timelines are part of the discussion during virtual interviews. Other key dates and deadlines are outlined below.
2022
MARCH 31
Application DEADLINE
APRIL 4 – 8
Virtual Interviews Conducted with Top Applicants
APRIL 8 – 29
INSEAD Selection Committee Application Review Period
Develop your business resilience and gain hands-on case experience working with students around the world.
Through these labs, students will gain multiple global perspectives in a fast-paced, intensive, and hands-on competition while working on a real global business issue.
The IB Agility Labs are short-term virtual case challenges that allow undergraduate students to learn from global business leaders, collaborate with international peers, and focus on business resilience. Students will benefit from exposure to an international company, work on teams with business students around the world, and gain hands-on case experience to build their resumes and CVs. These labs are offered at no cost to students.
You can learn more about the IB Agility Labs and read about previous labs at go.umd.edu/IBAgilityLabs.
IB Agility Lab: FinTech in Singapore October 14- 29, 2021
October 14 Receive case and begin working on mixed multinational teams October 21 Orientation and cultural activity October 22 Economic overview and company presentation October 25 First round of competition: submit a video recording of presentation October 27 Final teams are announced October 29 Final team presentations
IB Agility Lab: Sustainability in Iceland November 4-19, 2021
November 4 Receive case and begin working on mixed multinational teams November 11 Orientation and cultural activity November 12 Economic overview and company presentation November 15 First round of competition: submit a video recording of presentation November 17 Final teams are announced November 19 Final team presentations
Each IB Agility Lab will feature:
Live case from a non-U.S. company
Students placed on mixed multinational teams
Introduction to doing business in the country of focus
Virtual cultural activity and student mixer
Asynchronous and synchronous sessions
Eligibility
The IB Agility Labs are open to all second-year sophomore to senior undergraduate business majors and minors.
About the Case
The live case for each lab will be from a company based outside of the U.S. and will focus on one of the following cross-functional themes: fintech, sustainability, e-commerce, and innovation. Students will hear directly from business leaders about the business problem before presenting their analysis and recommendations to the company and panel of judges.
The Format
Each IB Agility Lab will be completely virtual and will include synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Round one of the competition will be a recorded presentation submission and round two of the competition (final round) will be live. The exact timing of each lab will be announced closer to the start date and will vary based on the time zones of the company and the participants. All students will be expected to adapt to working across time zones, as this is the reality of doing business across borders. A sample schedule is included below.
Week 1
Receive case and begin working on mixed multinational teams
Week 2
Continue working on case
Attend LIVE virtual orientation and cultural activity
Attend LIVE virtual economic overview and company/case presentation
Week 3
First round of competition: submit a video recording of presentation
Final teams are announced
Attend LIVE final team presentations
Receive participation certificate
All sessions will be recorded should students have a scheduling conflict due to classes or other priorities.
Information for International Partners
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is proud to partner with esteemed business schools around the world. If you are from a Global Business School Network (GBSN) member school or a Maryland Smith international exchange partner and would like more information about the International Business Agility Labs please email Greg Rafal, assistant director of CGB, at grafal@umd.edu.
Please see below news stories about the previous IB Agility Labs.
Please nominate 10-12 students from your university by completing the nomination form below by Thursday, September 16, 2021. The form will ask you to upload an excel file with the following information for each nominated student.
First name of student
Surname of student
Student email (we will use this email to communicate directly with the student)
Given the overwhelming response from interested partners, nominations will be accepted on a rolling basis. For that reason we ask that you submit nominations as soon as you are able and no later than the nomination deadline. In the spirit of collaboration during these uncertain times, we are pleased to offer this program to our valued partners at no cost.
Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in manufacturing, software development and/or decision-making? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?
This post is funded by the EPSRC project “FLEXICHEM: Flexible Digital Chemical Manufacturing Through Structure/Reactivity Relationships”. You will join an applied team of researchers, where you will focus on the development of software for supporting decision-making in chemical manufacturing. Holding a PhD (or close to completion) in Computer Science, Operational Research, Chemical Engineering, or Analytics, you will have research experience in manufacturing, software development and/or multi-criteria decision-making. Additionally, you will have a track-record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications, commensurate with experience and the ability to undertake independent research. You will conduct research from inception to publication, delivering against deadlines.
Location:
Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:
Faculty of Business
School/Institute:
Leeds University Business School
Category:
Research
Grade:
Grade 7
Salary:
£33,797 to £40,322 p.a.
It is likely that an appointment will be made no higher than £38,017 p.a due to the funding limitations which dictate the level at which the appointment can start.
Post Type:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Fixed Term (3 years)
Release Date:
Wednesday 11 August 2021
Closing Date:
Sunday 05 September 2021
Reference:
LUBSC1531
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Dr. Richard Edgar Hodgett, Associate Professor, Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds, R.E.Hodgett@leeds.ac.uk OR Dr. Natalie Fey, Associate Professor – University of Bristol, N.Fey@bristol.ac.uk
