The PhD workshop offers doctoral students a forum to present their research and receive feedback from fellow PhD students and experienced scholars in the field.
The workshop is open to doctoral students in all areas of business administration. All topics, perspectives, and methodological approaches are welcome.
In addition to serving as a source of academic inspiration, the workshop is also a social event. Participation is limited to a maximum of 20 students. Priority will be given to doctoral students who are midway through their projects, as they are likely to benefit the most. Preference will also be given to applicants from NNF member institutions.
The workshop will take place in a cooperative, open, and friendly environment. To uphold this spirit, all participants are required to attend the entire event. Each participant is expected to present and discuss their own work, provide feedback to others, and act as an opponent. Sessions will be held in small groups (3-5) based on the submitted material, with a senior scholar assigned to each group.
Experienced scholars specialising in business administration will participate in the workshop. They will offer support and feedback, share insights from their experience, and engage actively in discussions. The workshop will be chaired by Anders Villadsen & Jakob Lauring.
| 09:00–09:30 | Welcome & introduction to the workshop and a short presentation of each participant |
| 09:30–11:00 | What It Means to Offer a Scholarly Contribution? By Professor Claus Rerup, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management |
| 11:00–11:15 | Coffee break |
| 11:15–12:30 | Student presentations and feedback (parallel sessions) |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30–15:00 | Student presentations and feedback (parallel sessions) |
| 15:00–15:30 | Coffee break |
| 15:30–17:00 | Surviving Your PhD and Beyond - Interactive Panel Discussion |
| 17:00–18:00 | Walk through campus to restaurant in the city centre |
| 18:00– | Dinner |
The application deadline is 24 April 2026. To apply, students must submit the following to this link:
Both documents must be submitted as PDF files. There are no specific templates or formatting guidelines.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by 8 May 2026.
Additional information
Doctoral students who wish to participate in the workshop must also attend and register for the NFF conference (at student fee). A paper presentation for the conference is not required.
The workshop is free of charge for registered participants. Accepted students will be provided with dinner on Wednesday evening, as well as lunch, coffee, and refreshments during the workshop.