Online Summer Camp - AI for Research in Organization Science

We are pleased to announce an Online Summer Camp on using AI for Research in Organisational Science, running from the first week of May until mid-June 2026.

The PhD in Management Programme hosts the online summer camp 2026.

We have limited spots for this online course. Submit your application early to confirm your space.

Course Objectives: This is a doctoral-level online course that will cover the latest research at the frontiers of AI applications for research on organisations. 

Please note that this course is not about studying AI as a phenomenon, but rather about the use of AI as a research tool. 

Inclusive dates: First week of May 2026 until mid-June 2026.

Who should attend: This course will be of particular interest to individuals exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and methodologies in organisational research, in the areas of Strategy, Organisational Behaviour, Organisational Theory, and Entrepreneurship. 

This is open to predoctoral students, researchers (RAs/research fellows without PhDs or not currently enrolled in a PhD Programme), and individuals applying for PhD programmes in the Fall of 2026 or 2027, regardless of subject area, and who are in good standing. 

Key Topics covered:

• The different types of AI, such as Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Generative AI, and their potential applications in research on organisations.
• Applications of AI tools and techniques to key aspects of the research process: induction, abduction, deduction and testing.
• The benefits and challenges of using AI in research, including understanding the difference between ethical and unethical use of AI.

Note that this course is not about studying AI as a phenomenon, but rather about the use of AI as a research tool.

Application Deadline: Applications should be submitted by Sunday, 15 March 2026, end of day, Fontainebleau. (Note: admissions will be on a rolling basis.)

We have limited spots for this online course. Submit your application early to confirm your space.

Please stay tuned for updates on the list of faculty members teaching in the online summer camp.

Registration

To ensure a successful application to the online summer camp, please submit the following: 

1. Complete the online application form, including a statement of purpose or letter of motivation. (Create an online application account at https://inse.ad/ai-summer-camp-apply; select PhD Programme, then the AI Summer Camp Online application form)
2. CV - upload an e-copy (PDF, < 1 MB in file size)

Submission deadline: Sunday, 15 March 2026, end of day, Fontainebleau time. Please note that admissions will be processed on a rolling basis.

We have limited spots for this online course. Submit your application early to confirm your space.

Confirmation of your registration will be communicated to you via email. Payment instructions will be provided in the email confirmation. 

Admission will be finalised upon receipt of payment.

Admitted candidates will be notified by 20 March 2026. 

On your online application dashboard, select 'PhD Programme' and then the AI Summer Camp online form.

Fee: 250 Euros*      

*Fee is only applicable to non-INSEAD/Wharton participants (students, predocs, researchers/RAs)

Confirmation of your registration will be communicated to you via email. Admission will be finalised upon receipt of payment.

For non-INSEAD participants, payment instructions will be provided in the email confirmation. 

Cancellation Policy: 

To provide a quality summer camp experience for all attendees, INSEAD will apply the following refund policy to the registration fees:

Full refund (no penalty): Cancellations made by 01 April 2026 (inclusive)

30% refund: Cancellations received between April 1 and April 10, 2026 (inclusive). 

No refund: Cancellations after 10 April 2026

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Who can apply to participate in the camp?

Predoctoral students, Researchers (RAs/Fellows) and individuals applying for PhD programmes in Fall 2026, regardless of area, who are interested in exploring the application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and methodologies in organisational research, including areas such as Strategy, Organisational Behaviour, Organisational Theory, and Entrepreneurship, are encouraged to participate. Participants in good standing from any PhD programme are welcome to apply.

How many PhD students will be accepted to participate?

We aim to accommodate a maximum of 100 online participants.

How do I apply?

To apply, please complete the online application form, https://inse.ad/apply-ai-summer-camp, along with your letter of motivation and CV. 

What is the deadline for the application?

Sunday, 15 March 2026, end of day, Fontainebleau. Please note that admissions are on a rolling basis. Once we reach the maximum capacity, we will close the online registration.

What is the medium of instruction? 

Online

Are the sessions taught live or pre-recorded? In what time zone will the camp be held? 

To experience the complete and high-quality online camp, it will be taught live and not pre-recorded. The sessions are interactive and hands-on, encouraging live participation from the participants. The sessions will be held in the Fontainebleau, France time zone.

Will you be recording the sessions and sharing them with the participants?

No. We will not record the sessions. We expect participants to attend the live online sessions.

Who can I contact if I have questions before or during the camp?

Please send all your queries to the PhD Programme Office ([email protected]).