This course is a Doctoral Research Seminar focussing on current research questions in the field of business taxation and tax management. The topics cover a broad range of aspects and methods. During two days doctoral students will present their recent research, which will be subsequently discussed. A discussant is allocated to each paper.

The seminar is part of The Doctoral Program in International Business Taxation (DIBT), which offers an excellent doctoral education to outstanding students from all over the world, fully preparing them to conduct research on international business taxation. DIBT provides high-quality interdisciplinary training for graduates in the field of international taxation, including and combining the disciplines of public finance, international tax law and cross-border tax management.

Furthermore, the course aims at:

• Presenting and discussing research within the scientific community

• Receiving feedback for recent research

• Preparing doctoral students for discussions at scientific meetings (e.g. conferences)

• Enhancing the presentation and discussion skills of the participating doctoral students

Compulsory attendance

Students are expected to present their recent research in front of the audience in a 20-minute presentation. These presentations are supplemented by a co-presentation, which aims at supporting and enhancing the research. All students are expected to actively participate in the discussion following the presentation and co-presentation.

40% active participation and discussion

30% quality of the paper submitted

30% presentation: paper presentation or presentation as a discussant, depending on the respective role

Seminar participationis selective. It requires the submission of a paper abstract or full paper in English language until June 2018. The authors of the best submissions areaccepted for the seminar.

Call for Papers 4th Vienna Doctoral Consortium in Taxation