PhD Summer Camp - AI for Research in Organization Science

We are pleased to announce a Summer Camp in Using AI for Research in Organization Science at INSEAD Fontainebleau from  19 - 21 June 2025. Online participation is also possible.

This short doctoral level course will be taught by Phanish Puranam (INSEAD) and Vivianna Fang He (UCL).

Course Objectives

The course will cover the latest research at the frontiers of AI applications for research on organizations. 

Who should attend

This course will be of particular interest to PhD students exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and methodologies  in organizational research, including areas such as Strategy, Organizational Behaviour, Organizational Theory, and Entrepreneurship. 

Students in good standing from any PhD programme are welcome to apply to participate either in-person or online.

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 organizations.
• 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.

Please click here to view the syllabus.

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

Application Deadline

Applications should be submitted by 1 April 2025. (note: admissions will be on a rolling basis)

Please click here to view the syllabus.

Venue (for in person attendance): Amphi Loudon, EW, INSEAD Europe Campus

If you attend online, please ensure you can fully attend and participate in all sessions. 

To review the timings, please visit www.timeanddate.com or click here.  

Directions to INSEAD Europe Campus

The INSEAD Europe Campus is located on the edge of the Forest of Fontainebleau and just a stone's throw away from the town centre. It lies within easy reach of all major airports and rail systems connecting Paris with the rest of the world.

Europe Campus
Boulevard de Constance
77305 Fontainebleau
Tel:  +33 1 60 72 40 00
Fax: +33 1 60 74 55 00

Please click to get a bigger map and for directions.

Hotels

Participants will be responsible for covering their own accommodation and their travel expenses to and from Fontainebleau. 

Please click here for the list of hotels available in Fontainebleau.

Who can apply to participate in the camp?

PhD students specializing in Strategy, Organizational Behaviour, Organizational Theory, or Entrepreneurship, who are interested in exploring the application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and methodologies in organizational research, are encouraged to participate. Students in good standing from any PhD programme are welcome to apply, with the option to attend either in person or online.

How many PhD students / faculty will be accepted to participate?

We aim to accommodate approximately 30–35 in-person participants and 15–20 online participants.

How do I apply?

To apply, please complete the application form (click here), upload your CV and a short letter explaining why you want to attend.

What is the deadline for application?

1 April 2025. (note: application will be on a rolling basis).

Where is the camp held?

INSEAD Europe Campus

Europe Campus
Boulevard de Constance
77305 Fontainebleau
Tel:  +33 1 60 72 40 00
Fax: +33 1 60 74 55 00

Please click to get a bigger map and for directions.

Is transportation to the venue included?

No.

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]).

Registration

To ensure successful application to the camp, please kindly:

1. Complete the application form
2. Submit the following supporting documents:

• upload your CV
• and a short letter explaining why you want to attend.

For any specific inquiry or clarification, please contact the PhD Programme Office ([email protected]).

Please submit your application by 1 April 2025.        

Admitted candidates will be notified by end April 2025.

Fees

Note: Registration fees waived for INSEAD PhD Students and Faculty

Non-INSEAD Student participation:             

(In-person): 500 Euros, participants to cover own travel and accommodations. 

(Online): 150 Euros

Non-INSEAD Faculty participation: 

(In-person) : 1000 Euros, participants to cover own travel and accommodations. 

(Online) : 300 Euros      

Registration fee is applicable to external school students and faculty for the attendance:

Fees will include workshop attendance, daily meals and other social events.
 

Confirmation of your registration will be communicated to you via email. 

For non-INSEAD students and faculty, payments instructions will be provided in the email confirmation. 

Admission will be finalized upon receipt of payment.

Cancellation Policy

In order 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 May 1, 2025.

30% refund: Cancellations received between May 2 and June 2, 2025 (inclusive). 

No refund: Cancellations made after June 2, 2025.

All attendees are encouraged to subscribe to personal travel insurance.

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