The Doctoral Scholars Institute (DSI) is for doctoral students who are conducting research in the areas of leadership, management and organizations.
Leading faculty and scholars will join with students to discuss current research in human services management and organizations; research-to-action collaborations with public and nonprofit organizations; publications and external funding; professional opportunities and more. Participants will engage in discussions about their dissertation research. Post-doctoral fellows are also welcome to apply.
Our discussants include management, organizational, and leadership scholars, researchers, non-profit leaders, and editors from the journal Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance.
We are excited to once again offer this virtual post-Summit event on Thursday & Friday, September 25-26, 2025. This is a virtual zoom event Noon - 4:00 pm EDT/ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT.
Allison Zippay, PhD is a professor at the Rutgers University School of Social Work and previously directed the PhD program. Her research focuses on strategic management, nonprofit organizations, community planning, supportive housing, and employment and income supports for low-income groups.
