HSBA – Ingeborg Gross Doctoral Retreat
A space for scientific reflection, dialogue and collaborationThe HSBA-Ingeborg Gross Doctoral Retreat offers doctoral students a unique space for developing scientific ideas through dialogue and collaboration with ambitioned and inspiring fellow students as well as distinguished scholars and editors from different fields of business studies. Join our retreat to broaden your academic horizons, reflect on current and future research ideas, and find partners for meaningful exchange and collaboration.
Inspiring surrounding with stunning views of the Elbe river
The doctoral retreat takes place at Elsa Brändström Haus in Hamburg. The historic villa is situated in a beautiful surrounding overlooking the Elbe River, away from everyday academic and professional routines – an ideal environment for concentration and productive exchange.
Keynote
Prof. Dr. Christopher Wickert
General Editor of the Journal of Management Studies, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Christopher Wickert is Research Director of the Department of Management & Organization at VU Amsterdam. The focus of his research is on corporate social responsibility and corporate sustainability. His work is regularly published in international top-journals.
Programme
Preliminary agenda
09:30 Registration & Arrival
10:00 Welcome
Prof. Dr. Sarah Jastram (Vice President and Professor of International Business Ethics and Sustainability at HSBA)
10:15 Research Pitching and Discussion
12:15 Lunch
13:00 Keynote and Discussion:
"How to publish in top-tier management journals. Or: Top-10 tips to avoid rejection"
Prof. Dr. Christopher Wickert (General Editor of the Journal of Management Studies, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
14:00 “A Walk in the Park” (Walking Workshop)
15:45 Coffee & Networking Break
16:00 PhD Trouble Shooting
17:30 Sundowner and Snacks at Elbe River Beach
Registration and application
Apply now!
Who can participate?
The Doctoral Retreat addresses:
- Doctoral students at HSBA
- External doctoral students in business studies
We have space for a limited number of external doctoral students. Please submit a short motivation letter (max. one page) by May 26th, 2025 to sabine.lebedinski(at)hsba.de. Your motivation letter should include the following:
- outlining your motivation for participation in the retreat
- Dissertation topic
- Year of dissertation
- Name and institution of supervisor
The fee for external doctoral students is €170 (including catering).
