Research
Research programmes at the Department of Organization Science
There are three main research programmes in the department. More in formation can be found about these programmes in the Research section of this website (please follow the links below).
Strategizing for Opportunities (SfO). Initiatives, networks and environment
The aim of this programme is to understand the dynamics of strategic and organizational processes, within and between firms in an environment which constrains and enables the discovery and exploitation of opportunities. It looks at the locus of entrepreneurial action, the actors, and the interactive role that organizations play in institutional change. See more about this programme here.
Cultural Change in Organizational Networks (CuCON)
The aim of this programme is to understand scientifically the interface between culture and organizations, in particular with regard to the cultural processes operating between transnational organizations and networks. The programme questions, inter alia, in which ways global, national and local politics of culture affect the partly converging and conflicting constructions of meaning in transnational organizations and networks. For more information see here.
Research Annual Reports (CuCON)
Cambodia Research Group
This is a collaborative effort between Dutch, Cambodian and Thai academies, aiming to develop a research programme together with international and Cambodian NGOs, the Cambodian government, diaspora and business associations, among others. It looks at the cooperation between parties involved in economic development, peace-building and democratization. A unique feature of this research programme is its aim to include as many stakeholders as possible. See more about this programme here.
PhD programmes at the department of Organization Sciences
PhD students make an important contribution to research in the department of Organization Science. In recent years, some of our PhD graduates have been successful at publishing in major scientific journals. In the future we will be looking to offer talented and enthusiastic aspiring Ph.D. candidates the opportunity to join our research team.
Students interested in applying for our PhD programme should contact the head of the department to find out what opportunities currently exist for research proposals and grants. PhD students usually complete their doctoral dissertation within four years at the Department however, sometimes it is also possible for candidates to combine the Ph.D with teaching responsibilities, completing the dissertation in up to five years.
