Advanced Research After the Doctorate
Postdoctoral Research · 12–24 Months
Postdoctoral Research Programme
Advance Your Research. Expand Your Academic Impact.
Transform doctoral expertise into focused, independent and professionally relevant research within an international academic environment.
Research Beyond the Doctorate
Your Doctorate Was the Foundation. Your Research Journey Continues.
The IBSS Postdoctoral Research Programme is designed for doctoral graduates who want to continue developing their scholarly and professional research.
Participants undertake an approved research project under academic supervision, develop greater depth within their chosen field and work towards a substantial scholarly research output.
The flexible research structure allows experienced academics, executives and professionals to continue their existing responsibilities while undertaking advanced research.
This is a postdoctoral research programme undertaken after completion of a doctoral qualification. It is not another doctoral degree and should not be presented as an additional PhD.
Develop a substantial research project beyond your previous doctoral work.
Work with academic guidance appropriate to your approved research field.
Connect advanced research with contemporary academic, organisational or societal challenges.
Develop research suitable for academic and professional dissemination, with publication support and guidance.
Why IBSS
Research With Flexibility. Academic Structure Where It Matters.
Undertake advanced research within an international business-school environment connecting researchers from different academic and professional backgrounds.
Research activities, supervision discussions and progress reviews can be undertaken remotely without requiring candidates to leave their professional careers.
Academic supervision supports research design, methodology, literature development, interpretation, writing and preparation of the final research output.
Research may connect multiple academic and professional disciplines where this is appropriate to the approved research question.
Programme Details
Explore the Programme. One Section at a Time.
Select an area below to explore the research structure, academic process and admission requirements.
Programme Structure
Advanced Research After the Doctorate.
The programme is built around supervised independent research rather than conventional taught coursework. Candidates progress from an approved research concept through proposal development, research, evaluation and final academic completion.
Establish the proposed area, research problem, objectives, questions and intended contribution.
Develop the literature foundation, research gap, conceptual framework, methodology, ethics and research timeline.
Undertake the approved project with periodic supervision and documented progress reviews.
Complete the approved research report, publication pathway or applied research output.
Submit the final work for academic review and complete any required revisions.
Where required, complete the final research presentation or viva-style discussion before final approval.
Research Journey
From Research Concept to Final Academic Approval.
Submit your academic and professional profile.
Your doctoral background and research suitability are reviewed.
Submit an initial description of the proposed research.
Where required, discuss your research direction and supervision needs.
Successful candidates receive formal admission and complete enrolment.
Appropriate academic guidance is assigned according to the approved research area.
Develop and secure approval of the detailed postdoctoral research proposal.
Conduct the approved project under periodic supervision.
Participate in documented research progress reviews.
Prepare the approved final scholarly or applied research output.
The completed research is reviewed and revisions may be required.
Complete the final research discussion where applicable.
Completion is confirmed following successful academic assessment.
Receive the IBSS Postdoctoral Research Certificate.
Final Research Requirement
Different Research Paths. One Academic Standard.
The final research format may vary according to the approved project, allowing the programme to accommodate both academic and professionally applied research.
A comprehensive final research report based on the approved postdoctoral research project.
A substantial publication-ready academic research paper together with an extended research report.
Multiple related research papers developed around one defined postdoctoral research theme.
An academically rigorous applied research project addressing an important organisational or industry problem.
IBSS may support candidates in preparing research for journals, conferences and other appropriate academic or professional outlets. Publication is not guaranteed and remains subject to the independent requirements and editorial decisions of the respective publication.
Research Areas
Research Built Around Your Expertise.
Applications may be considered across a broad range of academic and professional research fields, subject to the availability of appropriate academic supervision.
Strategic Management · International Business · Leadership · Organisational Behaviour · Human Resource Management · Marketing · Finance · Entrepreneurship · Innovation Management
Artificial Intelligence · Digital Transformation · Technology Management · Data-Driven Decision Making · Cybersecurity Management · Emerging Technologies
International Hospitality Management · Tourism Management · Sustainable Tourism · Hospitality Innovation · Customer Experience · Hotel & Service Management
ESG · Corporate Governance · Sustainability Management · Sustainable Development · Business Ethics · Corporate Social Responsibility
Higher Education · Educational Leadership · Professional Education · Learning Innovation · Digital Education · Workforce Development
Applied Economics · International Development · Public Policy · Social Innovation · Globalisation · Organisational and Societal Change
Interdisciplinary and emerging research proposals may also be considered. Admission depends upon academic suitability and the availability of appropriate supervision.
Academic Supervision
Independent Research. Structured Academic Guidance.
Each accepted researcher is assigned or matched with academic guidance appropriate to the approved research field.
Postdoctoral research is not intended to operate like a conventional taught programme. Candidates are expected to demonstrate advanced intellectual independence while using supervision to strengthen the quality and direction of their work.
- Refinement of the research problem
- Research proposal development
- Literature development
- Research methodology
- Theoretical or conceptual framework
- Research progress review
- Interpretation of findings
- Academic writing
- Research dissemination
- Preparation of the final research output
Candidates participate in scheduled progress reviews throughout the programme. Reviews may consider research completed, literature development, data collection, analysis, challenges and planned work.
Admissions
Entry Requirements.
Admission is intended primarily for candidates who already hold an appropriate doctoral-level qualification.
A recognised doctoral-level qualification such as PhD, DBA, EdD, DSc, Professional Doctorate or another doctoral qualification considered appropriate to the proposed research.
Applicants should demonstrate the ability to undertake advanced independent research. Previous publications are beneficial but are considered alongside the wider academic and professional profile.
Candidates submit a preliminary research concept or proposal describing the intended area of postdoctoral research.
Admission is subject to academic review, suitability of the proposed research and availability of appropriate supervision.
- Updated CV / Résumé
- Doctoral degree certificate
- Academic transcripts where applicable
- Research proposal or concept note
- Previous research or publication details
- Identification documents
- Professional background information
- Additional documents requested during academic review
Candidate Profile
Who Should Apply?
Researchers seeking to continue scholarly development after completing a doctorate.
Lecturers, professors and academics seeking to strengthen their research portfolios.
Organisational leaders interested in converting professional expertise into rigorous academic research.
Researchers seeking structured supervision within an international academic environment.
Experienced practitioners investigating important questions within their professional fields.
Professionals seeking to strengthen their research profile and contribution to academic leadership.
Institutional Environment
Research Within an International Business School.
The International Business School of Scandinavia provides an international academic environment serving learners, professionals and researchers from different countries and professional backgrounds.
The Postdoctoral Research Programme is designed around independent research, academic supervision and flexible online participation, enabling experienced researchers to develop substantial research while continuing their professional responsibilities.
Prospective candidates who require a programme for a particular employment, further-study, licensing or recognition purpose should independently confirm the applicable requirements within the relevant jurisdiction or institution.
Postdoctoral Admissions
Start With Your Research Idea.
Contact IBSS to discuss your doctoral background, proposed area of postdoctoral research and potential supervision.
International Business School of Scandinavia
ibss.edu.euApplication Process
From Doctoral Profile to Postdoctoral Research.
Provide your academic and professional documentation.
Outline the area and question you intend to investigate.
Your credentials and research area are reviewed for academic suitability.
Where required, participate in an online academic discussion or interview.
Successful applicants receive formal confirmation of admission.
Complete enrolment and commence your supervised postdoctoral research journey.
Important Information
Advanced Scholarly Development. Not an Additional Doctoral Degree.
Completion of the Postdoctoral Research Programme does not by itself guarantee academic appointment, promotion, professional licensing, publication, immigration status or recognition by a particular employer, university, regulator or government authority.
Candidates requiring the programme for a specific professional, employment or official recognition purpose should confirm the applicable requirements with the relevant authority before enrolling.
Postdoctoral Research · 12–24 Months · Online
Research Beyond the Doctorate.
Knowledge. Innovation. Impact.
Your doctoral research established your ability to undertake advanced research. Your postdoctoral journey can take that expertise further.