BRIDGE: Boosting Research Innovation through Doctoral Group Exchange in Business Studies
▶Summary
The BRIDGE project aims to advance innovative qualitative research methods training by developing an accredited PhD course that equips students with both methodological expertise and soft skills f...
▶Objectives
The BRIDGE project aims to advance innovative qualitative research methods training by developing an accredited PhD course that equips students with both methodological expertise and soft skills for academic success. It will establish a CEE Qualitative Research PhD Community to foster long-term academic connections. The project also seeks to train PhD students in writing for top-tier journals, navigating academia, and engaging in international research collaboration.
▶Activities
The project will deliver three transnational qualitative research workshops, integrate an accredited PhD course into partner university curricula, and develop a research database as a long-term resource. It will train students in qualitative paper development, academic writing, and PhD. The CEE Qualitative Research PhD Community will provide mentorship and networking, while dissemination efforts will include conference presentations, a best-practice paper, and institutional outreach.
▶Impact
BRIDGE will deliver 3 transnational workshops, accredited PhD course at partner universities, a CEE Qualitative Research PhD Community, and a research database. It will enhance doctoral training in qualitative methods, publishing, and academic careers. Expected outcomes include joint publications, long-term partnerships with findings shared via open-access platforms, conferences, and institutional dissemination.