PhD
IDDEAS@MITSloan
Are you considering PhD training and an academic career at a business school?
IDDEAS (Introduction to Diversity in Doctoral Education and Scholarship) is a two-day immersion program held at MIT. We seek to attract a diverse group of promising undergraduate students and introduce them to business research at the doctoral level.
IDDEAS will give you the opportunity to:
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Learn about doctoral-level research.
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Gain advice about graduate school opportunities and insights on the application process.
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Discuss academic careers in research and teaching.
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Start building a personal roadmap to a successful application for doctoral education.
Details
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We encourage applicants from groups who are underrepresented on college faculties and in business research, especially women and members of the following minority populations: Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander. You might be an ideal candidate if you are:
- a current college sophomore, junior, or senior with an interest in one or more of these topics; business, math, economics, sociology, academic research, and have a strong academic background
- able to provide a strong academic recommendation from an advisor, professor, or community member who is knowledgeable about your experience or interest in research and/or teaching (note that research experience is not a requirement)
- seeking a career that involves exploring, investigating, researching, studying and examining relevant economic and related social issues
- considering a career as a college business professor and/or academic researcher
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Day 1
Welcome (mid-afternoon)
Mini-Master Class
PhD Student Panel: Life as a PhD Student
Welcome Dinner
Day 2
Faculty Panel Breakfast
Doctoral Student Research Presentations
Practicing Research with Students (and lunch)
Attendee Presentations
Group Picture
PhD Roundtable: Preparing to Apply
Closing Thoughts, Certificates, and Farewell Reception
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To enrich the field of business academia and research, the IDDEAS program invites applicants from all academic and personal backgrounds. Attendance and accommodations are free of charge, and travel costs are covered by the program.
The Application
IDDEAS@MITSloan 2024 Application
2024 Event Date: November 7-8
Application Requirements: transcripts, two essays, and one recommendation from a faculty member, community member, or advisor
About MIT Sloan's PhD Program
IDDEAS@MITSloan is hosted by the MIT Sloan PhD Program, a premier business doctoral program that educates scholars in the following nine research disciplines: Accounting; Economic Sociology; Finance; Information Technology; Organization Studies; Work & Employment Research; Marketing; System Dynamics; and Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Strategic Management. Our PhD Program in Management is designed for those interested in business academia.
History of IDDEAS
The IDDEAS program originated at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in order to support and encourage student and faculty diversity. It is our shared goal that this program will expose students from diverse backgrounds to the rich possibilities of careers in research and academia. To learn more about what past participants have said about IDDEAS, please visit IDDEAS@Wharton.