This camp is designed for research assistants, pre-doctoral students, and high-potential bachelor’s or early master’s students who are considering doctoral study in 2026 or 2027. It introduces how AI tools, such as machine learning, NLP, and generative AI, can be applied to organisational research, alongside reflection on their ethical use. It is intended as an exploratory, preparatory experience for those curious about research-driven academic careers.

Course Objectives: This pre-doctoral-level online course covers the latest research at the frontiers of AI applications in organisational research.

Please note that this course is not about studying AI as a phenomenon, but rather about the use of AI as a research tool.

COURSE DATES: Fridays, May 15 (kick-off), 22 and 29; June 5 and 12; Mondays, June 8 and 15 (finale), 2026

DURATION OF COURSE: 3 hours

TIME: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm CEST

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This course will be of particular interest to individuals exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and methodologies in organisational research, in the areas of Strategy, Organisational Behaviour, Organisational Theory, and Entrepreneurship.

This is open to the following, regardless of background/subject area:

• Predoctoral students
• Researchers (RAs/research fellows without PhDs or not currently enrolled in a PhD Programme), and
• Research-driven students applying for their PhDs during this period for the Fall 2026 admissions or the following year, 2027 intake.

*All must be in good standing

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

• The different types of AI, such as Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Generative AI, and their potential applications in research on organisations.
• Applications of AI tools and techniques to key aspects of the research process: induction, abduction, deduction and testing.
• The benefits and challenges of using AI in research, including understanding the difference between ethical and unethical use of AI.

Note that this course is not about studying AI as a phenomenon, but rather about the use of AI as a research tool.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, 15 March 2026, at the end of the day, Fontainebleau.

GOT A QUESTION? Please email phd.info@insead.edu.