2016 Introduction to Diversity in Doctoral Education and Scholarship program at the Wharton School of UPenn

As Vice Dean of Wharton Doctoral Programs it is my pleasure to announce the 4th annual Introduction to Diversity inDoctoral Education and Scholarship (IDDEAS) program hosted at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

IDDEAS is a two-day program, April 7-8, 2016, introducing outstanding undergraduates to the field of business academia and research. The aim of IDDEAS is to create a diverse doctoral student environment and, in turn, a diverse faculty population.

I’d like to share a reflection from one of last year’s IDDEAS participants:

“IDDEAS was intellectually stimulating. I had the opportunity to learn more about what it really means to be on the journey to become the next academic leader and how to get there -- learning how to ask the bigger questions and being at the forefront of knowledge creation. Having access to world renowned faculty and learning hands-on from the current PhD students was one of the best experiences.”

This feedback illustrates the core of IDDEAS.

The program is designed for undergraduate students who demonstrate a strong interest in math, statistics, economics, psychology/sociology, and/or engineering related disciplines and want to know more about PhD research degrees in business. We encourage all interested students to apply. IDDEAS will give participants an opportunity to experience what it means to be a PhD student and to enter a career as a professor, academic and/or researcher. IDDEAS participants will take part in doctoral-level research exercises, take mini-master classes with Wharton faculty, hear from Wharton doctoral students, and much more.

To enrich the field of business academia and research, the IDDEAS program invites applicants from all academic and personal backgrounds.

Participation in IDDEAS is through a competitive selection process. Attendance and accommodations are free of charge, excluding travel arrangements. A limited number of modest travel grants are available. The application deadline is January 31, 2016. You can access the applicationhere. In addition to the application form, applicants must submit:

Essay
Self-reported or official transcripts
Letter of recommendation from a faculty member or advisor