We know, based on evidence that ranges from anecdotal to systematic, that management research has a low representation of individuals from (i) Adivasi, Bahujan, and Dalit communities, (ii) lower socioeconomic status, (iii) rural areas, (iv) religious minorities, and (v) sexual and gender minorities. Additionally, individuals from other underrepresented groups are welcome to apply and explain their group’s representation. Their applications will receive due consideration in line with the objectives of this program.

No. The program is free of cost to the participants.

There is no theme or topic of research that applicants should be working on. Applicants working in any area in management (broadly defined) are welcome to apply.

Not really. Applicants with a PhD in a neighbouring discipline (e.g., economics, philosophy, psychology or sociology) may apply provided their research falls broadly within the discipline of management, including all its areas, such as marketing, entrepreneurship, operations management, OB/HR, strategy, innovation, and international business. However, this program is to help researchers develop skills to publish in top-tier management journals. So, the applicants’ research should fall within the scope of management journals.

Strong commitment to make the best use of the program (e.g., adhering to deadlines, meetings with mentors, delivering agreed output) and value the time being contributed generously by the mentors. This would translate into devoting the time necessary to not just attend the workshops, but also prepare adequately for the workshops and develop a paper, using the insights learned from the workshops.

We do not require such permission, but you may need to inform your supervisors – either formally or informally – depending on your institution’s norms and expectations.

The program will be held online.

The program is only aimed at developing the necessary skills to develop a strong manuscript and publish it in a reputed journal. The initiative to identify publication opportunities and pursue them rests with the participants, but they can seek guidance from the program team.

This program does not have any financial resources to offer. We, however, have received offers of some scholarship for data collection. Depending on your project and need, we will try to help you find sources of support. However, there is no guarantee that we will be able to find such support.

Participants who develop a good quality manuscript will be paired with a mentor, depending on the topic and availability of mentors. You may discuss with the program team regarding this when you have a good quality manuscript prepared.

It depends. If the mentor and mentee see value in a collaboration, it is up to them to pursue co-authored publications. When we enlist the mentors, we only request their commitment to be a mentor, and not a co-author. Any co-author relationships developed from this program will be outside the purview of AIR.

We request mentors to engage with mentees only to provide feedback on papers during the program. This typically involves 2-3 meetings or equivalent. Any engagement beyond this ultimately rests on your relationship with your mentor and their discretion.

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The core program team will evaluate the applications. But, if we receive a large number of applications, we will enlist support from suitable external evaluators.

Yes, you can apply again next year if you are unsuccessful in this round.

As you may understand, we would like to give a chance to new candidates. But, if you wish to apply next year again for a justifiable reason, please get in touch with us.

By all means. Please reach out to us and we will try to offer support that we can in line with the objectives of AIR.

Please contact Dr. Sneha Chrispal