Executive Research Fellowship Program
Build real research skills, write a research paper and prepare it for ABDC-listed journals, in 6 months of weekend learning.
Overview
The Executive Research Fellowship helps faculty members and professionals turn research ideas into a well-designed, well-written research paper.
Over 6 months of live weekend lectures, you will learn research methods, practice with professional research tools, analyse case studies and complete practical assignments. You will develop a research idea in your domain, write a full research paper and, in the final month, prepare it for submission to suitable journals on the ABDC Journal Quality List.
Program highlights
- Weekend learning: live online lectures every Saturday and Sunday
- Hands-on: practical assignments and case studies throughout
- Research toolkit: tools for literature search, data collection, analysis and referencing
- Research ideas mapped to your own domain
- Research paper submitted at the end of the program, with guidance for ABDC-listed journals
Program structure
Six months, one focus each month, building step by step towards your finished research paper.
Research Foundations and Idea Generation
Understand what makes research publishable, explore research ideas in your domain and frame strong research questions.
Literature Review and Research Design
Search and review the literature systematically, identify research gaps and choose the right research design.
Research Methods and Tools
Learn quantitative and qualitative methods, and work hands-on with tools for surveys, statistics, text analysis and referencing.
Data Analysis and Case Studies
Analyse data, interpret results and work through business case studies that show research in practice.
Writing the Research Paper
Structure and write your paper, present findings clearly and strengthen your argument through peer and faculty feedback.
Journal Selection, Submission and Peer Review
Choose suitable ABDC-listed journals, prepare your submission and learn how to respond to reviewers.
Final research paper
Submit your completed research paper at the end of the program, ready for submission to a suitable ABDC-listed journal.
What you will do
Weekend online lectures
Live sessions every Saturday and Sunday with faculty and experienced researchers.
Practical assignments
Apply each topic straight away, from writing research questions to analysing data.
Case studies
Solve business case studies that build analytical and research thinking.
Research tools
Hands-on practice with tools for literature search, surveys, statistical and qualitative analysis, and reference management.
Domain research ideas
Curated research ideas and gaps in your field to help you choose a strong topic.
Research paper
Write and submit a complete research paper with feedback from faculty along the way.
Research domains
- Management and strategy
- Finance and accounting
- Marketing and consumer behavior
- Human resources and organizational behavior
- Operations and supply chain
- AI, digital transformation and information systems
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Sustainability and ESG
Publication support
In the final month, you will learn how to take your paper from finished draft to journal submission.
- Understanding the ABDC Journal Quality List and its A*, A, B and C grades
- Choosing journals that match your topic, method and contribution
- Preparing your manuscript to each journal's author guidelines
- Writing a cover letter and handling the submission process
- Responding to peer reviewers and revising your paper
- Recognising and avoiding predatory journals
Please note
- Journals decide independently whether to publish a paper, through their own peer review. Kamber provides guidance and support to prepare and submit your paper, but publication itself cannot be guaranteed.
Who should apply
- Faculty members and lecturers who want to strengthen their research profile
- Doctoral aspirants preparing for a research degree
- Working professionals who want to research and publish in their field
- Consultants and practitioners who want to turn experience into research
Entry requirements
- A master's degree, or a bachelor's degree with relevant professional experience
- A short statement of your research interests
- English language proficiency
- Availability for live sessions on weekends
Certificate
Participants who complete the lectures, assignments, case studies and final research paper receive an Executive Research Fellowship certificate from Kamber Business School.
Frequently asked questions
Faculty members, doctoral aspirants and working professionals who want to build research skills and write a research paper suitable for submission to academic journals.
Live online lectures run every weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, for 6 months, so you can continue working full-time.
Weekly practical assignments, case study analyses, and a final research paper submitted at the end of the program.
No program can guarantee publication, because journals make independent decisions through peer review. The fellowship gives you expert guidance to prepare your paper and submit it to suitable ABDC-listed journals.
The ABDC Journal Quality List, published by the Australian Business Deans Council, grades business journals as A*, A, B or C. It is widely used to judge research quality in business and management.
Yes. Participants who complete all program requirements receive an Executive Research Fellowship certificate from Kamber Business School.
Turn your research ideas into a paper
Talk to our admissions team about the Executive Research Fellowship.