Report on Social Entrepreneurship Forum, Switzerland

Deadline: 30 April 2013
Open to: experienced Masters-level students with skills as an independent writer and experienced interviewer and observer with interest in entrepreneurship research, organization studies, or sociology
Remuneration: full coverage of accommodation and food at the Academy venue and partial coverage of travel costs from 25-30 August 2013 in Switzerland

Description

Have you ever dreamed about going to bed and waking up in the morning with an international group of the most dedicated researchers in the field of social entrepreneurship? If so, here is your opportunity: The oikos Young Scholars Entrepreneurship Academy and Student Reporter seek for an experienced Masters-level student to report on this year’s Academy held 25-30 August 2013 in Switzerland.

The theme of the Academy is “Creating Hybrid Ventures: Legitimacy and Sustainability Challenges in Social Entrepreneurship.” You will follow a team of renowned international faculty and young PhD scholars the full length of the 5-day academy, and engage in, as a journalist, their agenda of research sessions, leisure time activities, and field visits. To get a grasp of the program, skim through those of previous Academies.

oikos provides full coverage of accommodation and food at the Academy venue and partial coverage of travel costs (to be negotiated). You will also receive online supervision and editorial support by the Student Reporter staff. Successful candidates are invited to become staff writer with Student Reporter with access to our syndication and conference partners.

Eligibility

Applicants should be an independent writer and an experienced interviewer and observer with a strong track record or proven interest in entrepreneurship research, organization studies, or sociology. To get to know the expectations of the output, you can find a collection of previously written articles by one of their reporters about an oikos Young Scholars Academy on this website.

Application

The deadline for applications is 30 April 2013. Please send to admission@studentreporter.org:

  1. a resume
  2. a motivation letter (including a coverage plan for the 5 days and syndication outlet suggestions)
  3. a critical opinion article (max 850 words) about research on social entrepreneurship and its relevance.

For more information, please see the official website HERE.

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