1. Presentation, in-depth discussion, and reflection of the individual dissertation projects

2. Presentations / input / lectures by researchers of the institutes (NPO and PM&G) as well as other researchers on central research questions in the areas of public and nonprofit management.

3. Group and individual reflection on academic careers and scientific impact, both academically and practically

After completing the course, the participants should have dealt with the recent concepts, theories, challenges, and findings in the scientific areas of nonprofit and public management and governance; Have a profound insight in the academic process, with tips and feedback on efficiently and effectively publishing the output of their own dissertation work;

know the central rules of the game for research work and be able to apply them to their own dissertation; have gained knowledge for further proceedings by presenting and discussing their own dissertation project

Continuous attendance is required.

This course will take place from 15.-16.06.2026 at an external location (tba).

This seminar takes place off-campus and, due to the hotel rooms booked in advance, is exclusively intended for doctoral students of the Institutes of Public Management & Governance and Nonprofit Management & Governance who are employed at WU. Other doctoral students are welcome to attend the seminar 6251 Research Seminar - Public and Nonprofit Management and Governance.

Lectures, presentations, discussions

Presentation of the own dissertation project (40%), feedback on lectures (30%), discussion/ reflection and active participation (30%)

If this course is completed within the framework of a 6 ECTS module, the assessment items must also be submitted in written form

This course is primarily for doctoral students within the Institutes (Nonprofit Management, Public Management & Governance).

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michael.meyer@wu.ac.at

jurgen.willems@wu.ac.at

This course will be held in English