Call for Papers
The Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Warsaw will hold first of two stages of an Emerging Scholars Research Paper Development Workshop (ESRPDW) in Warsaw, Poland on September, 14, 2018. The ESRPDW will be held in conjunction with the 2018 International Conference on "Innovative Economy: The role of economic policy" also organized by the Warsaw University, Faculty of Economic Sciences. The objectives of the workshop are to provide emerging scholars with feedback on their research proposals and to help develop their research skills and ability to publish in highly-recognized international journals (with impact factor).
Research proposals deemed to have the most promise, will be selected to be presented during the second-stage research workshop (24th of November). Experienced, internationally recognized researchers will attend the seminar to provide comprehensive feedback and guidance to the participants. Preference will be given to doctoral students and early career researchers. However, the research workshop is open to any emerging research scholar with an economics, finance and accounting focus, holding or pursuing a terminal degree – affiliated with a reputable higher education institution and are committed to improving their research skills capacity. call_for_papers.pdf
Stages:
The first-stage research workshop will run on the second day of the Conference, Friday September 14, 2018. It will cover a lecture on the pitching research methodology provided by Prof. Robert Faff, publication process and workshops developing research skills with guidance on correspondence with reviewers.
In the second-stage research workshop, November 24, internationally recognized scholars will lead sessions designed to increase participants’ research skills , discussing/reviewing research proposals, and presenting the best practice of doctoral schools at the University Queensland (Brisbane, Australia) and at Faculty of Economic Sciences at University of Warsaw. Participants will be expected to study several assigned readings to prepare for these sessions.
Requirements:
Each proposal should include as a focal point, a fully-worked research pitch presented as 2-page/1,000 word exhibit in the format of “Pitching Research” [Faff (2017)] available from SSRN:
Proposal assessment: As a broad guide, we will look for a coherent flow of ideas, defined around 5 dimensions:
(a) Clarity: Does the pitch have clarity?
(b) Meaningfulness: Is the pitch meaningful? (e.g. does it involve appropriate technical content?)
(c) Effort: Does the pitch reflect a bone fide effort?
(d) Connectivity: Is the pitch well connected?
(e) Conversation: Does the pitch start a conversation? (to an academic expert in the field).
Each proposal should provide meaningful and carefully chosen elaboration of key items mentioned in the research pitch exhibit.
Proposals should be limited to a maximum 10 pages (inclusive of pitch), with standard 2.5cm margins, 12-point font and 1&1/2 line spacing.
Additional information:
Please note the following important dates:
• early-bird Sunday, August 5, 2018 – Proposal submission deadline
• early-bird – Monday, August 6, 2018 Fee 150 EUR payment deadline (Fee including participation in September workshops 12-19.09 (100 EUR) + Gala Dinner 24.11.2018 (50 EUR))
• last call Friday, August 31, 2018 – Proposal submission deadline
• Monday, September 3, 2018 – Fee 170 EUR payment final deadline (Fee including participation in September workshops 12-19.09 (120 EUR) + Gala Dinner 24.11.2018 (50 EUR))
• Friday, September 7, 2018 – Preliminary selection decisions and written feedback deadline
• Friday, September 14, 2018 – The first-stage paper development workshop (pitching research)
• Saturday, November 24, 2018 – The second-stage paper development workshop (pitching research)
- Sunday, October 14, 2018 – Revised proposals re-submission
• Sunday, November 4, 2018 – Reviewers response deadline
• Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – Final acceptances deadline
• Saturday, November 24, 2018 – The second-stage paper development workshop
- International Conference on „Innovative Economy: The role of economic policy”
- 65th Jubilee of the Faculty of Economic Sciences University of Warsaw
Early-bird fee 150 EUR (for both meetings September 12-19 & November 24, 2018) to be paid till Monday, August 6, 2018
Regular fee 170 EUR (for both meetings September 12-19 & November 24, 2018) to be paid till Monday, September 3, 2018
Information to make a payment:
Name:Fundacja im. Fryderyka Skarbka Pracowników i Absolwentów Wydziału Nauk Ekonomicznych UW
Adress: ul. Długa 44/50
Post code: 00-241 Warszawa
NIP 525-265-83-97
REGON 36439657900000
Bank name : Raiffeisen Bank Polska SA
Account number: 75 1750 0012 0000 0000 3358 9271
SWIFT/BIC: RCBWPLPW
IBAN: PL 75 1750 0012 0000 0000 3358 9271
Reference: ESRPDW 2018 Surname and name of the participant.
If you would like the invoice to be issued to the institution in which you are affiliated, please send the invoice details:
– the name of the institution to which the invoice will be issued,
– the address of the institution to which the invoice will be issued,
– the tax identification number of the institution to which the invoice will be issued
to the following e-mail address: esrpdw@wne.uw.edu.pl
Booking and the accommodation costs are at the discretion of Workshop Participants. There is an opportunity to book a room per a PhD student per 70 PLN per a night.
