30. Jan 2025
[WCGE] Writing Retreat for doctoral students in business or leadership ethics, (May 11-15, 2025)
The doctoral academy “Business and Leadership Ethics” offers the following writing retreat to doctoral students at MLU and other European universities who are working on topics related to business or leadership ethics.
The academy is delighted to announce the second Writing Retreat taking place May 11th -15th in Wittenberg, Germany, as part of our Doctoral Academy, an initiative hosted by the Wittenberg Center for Global Ethics (WCGE) and the Friede Springer Chair of Business Ethics and Management Accounting (MLU). This distinguished program, generously funded by the KSG Foundation, offers doctoral candidates a platform to advance their research, engage with renowned scholars, and foster meaningful connections between theoretical inquiry and practical application within the fields of business, and leadership ethics. For a deeper look into the Doctoral Academy, make sure to check out the brochure.
APPLY NOW FOR OUR WRITING RETREAT – May 11th – 15th, 2025
The Writing Retreat, provides an exceptional opportunity for you to make substantial progress on your work. Set in the historic town of Wittenberg (45 minutes from Berlin), this four-day retreat is designed to offer a structured, yet inspiring environment where you can dedicate time to your writing, overcome challenges such as writer’s block, and engage with fellow researchers.
Participants will benefit from:
- Focused writing sessions that promote productivity and concentration
- Opportunities for scholarly exchange with doctoral candidates from various disciplines
- Workshops on key academic skills such as writing techniques, time management, and research development
- A serene and stimulating setting, fostering both intellectual growth and personal reflection
- Be part of a supportive community and join our alumni network
Who is it for?
The Writing Retreat is open to doctoral students enrolled at European universities who are working on topics related to business or leadership ethics, broadly construed. Advanced Master’s students with an academic focus, as well as early-stage career researchers who have recently completed their PhD, are also very welcome to apply.
All academic disciplines and backgrounds are welcome. The WCGE has hosted a colourful mix of scholars before – from traditional ethicists, experimental economists, social psychologists to economic engineers and computer scientists. If your research even touches upon topics of ethics in business, leadership, or organizational behavior, this is the place for you to contribute and grow.
- Dates: May 11 – 15th, 2025
- Location: WCGE, Schlossstraße 10, Lutherstadt Wittenberg
- Costs: For 20 participants, we are able to offer partial funding by the KSG Foundation. For only 50,00€, we are offering a room at the Leucorea, breakfast, lunches and two dinners, as well as the program. (Please note that travel expenses are not covered.)
- Please register here no later than April 15th, 2025. We will send out acceptance letters on a rolling basis so our spots may fill out sooner!
If you are unable to attend the Writing Retreat but would like to stay informed about future events hosted by the Doctoral Academy, please just send me a quick message and I’ll make sure to send you our future CFAs:
The academy looks forward to welcoming you to Wittenberg for a week of focused writing, stimulating discussions, and the chance to form valuable academic connections.
