Jointly organised by the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave (IPCA), and the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), the SAP Research Challenge ‘Management’ will promote the development of in-person R&D activities focused on the discussion of new challenges and critical perspectives in Management Research.

The SAP programme is divided into two components: training and group research.

The training component will be based on short thematic workshops led by academics and experts. These workshops will focus on setting the agenda for management-related research topics (finance, economics, human resources and public policy and administration) and training in basic research components (namely Research Methods, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Preparing Scientific Pitches and Funding Opportunities).

For the research component (called Hands-On), young researchers will be integrated into projects currently being carried out in IPCA’s R&D units and challenged to carry out a short-term R&D project oriented towards the project’s objectives. The students will divide into groups under the supervision of a senior researcher.

In addition to the research activities, the young researchers will participate in scientific discussions among the different members of the IPCA R&D units, called Journal Club. They will be challenged to analyse a recent scientific publication and present their methods, results and key findings to the IPCA scientific community.

Finally, all students will prepare an oral presentation of the projects developed in the scientific communication sessions of the IPCA R&D units.

Date
From 15 to 19 July 2024 at the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave, Barcelos, Portugal

Mode of delivery
Blended

Language of instruction
English

ECTS credits
1

Academic recognition
To be defined by each home higher education institution.

Eligible participants
Students from management and other related fields, including Finance, Economics, and Public Administration
No pre-skills are required, and the programme is suitable also for any other student programme.