The Journal of Management Studies, in collaboration with XLRI Xavier School of Management, is pleased to announce the Journal of Management Studies Publishing Workshop, to be held in Jamshedpur on 31 August – 1 September 2026.
Led by JMS General Editor Johann Fortwengel and featuring JMS editors alongside distinguished scholars from and based in India, the workshop is designed to support scholars seeking to publish impactful research in leading management journals.
The workshop will include sessions on:
- Crafting strong theoretical contributions
- Writing for scholarly and societal impact
- Understanding and navigating the review process
- Publishing strategies and academic career development
Selected participants will also have the opportunity to present their papers and receive developmental feedback from JMS editors and experienced scholars. The workshop welcomes research in areas including entrepreneurship and innovation, organizational behaviour, international business, strategy, HRM, and organization theory.
The event will be held in person at XLRI Xavier School of Management. Participation is free of charge, though attendance is competitive and based on application quality.
Application deadline: 15 June 2026
Decision notifications: 10 July 2026
Link to application form here, or click on the link at the bottom of the Call for Papers attached.
We warmly encourage interested scholars to apply.
