Doctoral Scholars Institute DSI
Doctoral Scholars Institute DSI
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The Doctoral Scholars Institute (DSI) is designed for doctoral students who are conducting foundational research in the areas of management, organizations, and communities. We are excited to offer this premier institute once again on Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 2nd, 2026.
During the event, leading faculty and prominent scholars will join with students to discuss current research in human services management and organizations. Key sessions will cover research-to-action collaborations with public and nonprofit organizations, pathways to academic publications, securing external funding, navigating professional opportunities, and more.
Participants will actively engage in structured, small group discussions focused entirely around their individual research tracks, building collaborative networks with peers from universities across the country and internationally. Post-doctoral fellows are also highly welcomed and encouraged to apply.
Applications Open
Who Should Apply?
- Doctoral students specializing in macro-level management and organizations.
- PhD candidates conducting core research within communities and human service systems.
- Post-doctoral fellows seeking to expand their scholarly network and grant visibility.
- Emerging scholars driving innovation across public and nonprofit organizational contexts.
Why Join DSI?
- Dissertation discussions: Engage in dedicated small group evaluation rounds focused on your specific research.
- Faculty mentorship: Gain technical guidance from leading management scholars, field researchers, and journal editors.
- Academic networking: Deepen institutional connections with fellow scholars across the country and internationally.
- Publications & External funding: Unlock professional strategic breakdowns to target academic journals and national grants.
- Research-to-practice collaboration: Build rigorous operational linkages with public, civil, and nonprofit sectors.
ALL DSI participants receive complimentary registration for The Network for Social Work Management’s Forward-Thinking Summit: Macro Social Work in Action (September 16th – 18th). All DSI scholars are welcome to submit a proposal to present as well.
Terrific DSI Cohorts
DSI Chair
Allison Zippay, PhD, is a professor at the Rutgers University School of Social Work and a member of the Management and Policy (MAP) specialization. Her research focuses on strategic management, nonprofit organizations, community planning, supportive housing, and employment and income support for low-income groups.
Thank You to our DSI Sponsor!
