Opportunities for Visiting Scholars

About the programme

Berlin School of Business and Innovation welcomes visiting scholars from prominent academic institutions around the world to engage in collaborative research and academic exchange. Visiting scholars are encouraged to collaborate with our faculty on joint research projects, participate in seminars and workshops and access our research infrastructure and institutional networks. Our school provides a dynamic and inclusive environment that fosters innovation, interdisciplinary dialogue and research excellence. 

We are proud to host a large and diverse student body and faculty, representing a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and professional experiences. This diversity provides a valuable resource for visiting scholars engaged in various types of research, especially methods such as focus groups, interviews and case studies in fields like business, management, technology and human behaviour.  

All scholars with doctorate degrees are also encouraged to explore the opportunities offered by our Postdoctoral Research Centre (PRC). 

How to apply

Applications are welcome throughout the year. Each application should include a detailed research proposal outlining the proposed duration of stay, background and rationale, research plan, expected outcomes and a CV. We invite scholars on sabbatical leave, as well as those supported by international funding programs such as Erasmus+, the Humboldt Fellowship and other mobility grants, to join our academic community.  

We welcome expressions of interest from scholars whose work aligns with our research priorities and who wish to contribute to our mission of advancing knowledge, practice and global engagement in business and management. Please contact Dr Aidan Islyami at aidan.islyami@berlinsbi.com for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant academic community in Berlin! 

Our research areas

Our research spans a wide array of priority areas: 

  1. Leadership and people (leadership, strategy and management, people, behaviour and organisations, applied psychology) 
  1. Innovation and sustainability (entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing and communications, sustainability and social responsibility) 
  1. Economics and finance (financial management, economics) 
  1. Technology and data (digital transformation, computer science, IT management, software engineering, artificial intelligence, data science) 
  1. Creative industries (user experience design, game design, animation, photography, visual communication). 

Current and Recent Visiting Scholars 

Prof. Dr Iva Buljubasic, Associate Professor at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, will join BSBI as a visiting scholar in September 2025 under the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training programme. Prof. Buljubasic’s research interests include marketing, digital marketing, guerrilla marketing and event management. 

Prof. Buljubasic is currently active as Associate Professor and Erasmus+ Coordinator at University of Osijek, Academy of Arts and Culture and at Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva. She has received prestigious scholarships from the Robert Bosch Foundation, the University of Osijek, the Goethe Institute and the Bavarian Ministry for Science and Arts. She has also contributed to international scientific conferences and panels as a keynote speaker, organiser, committee member and president of scientific committees. Prof. Buljubasic has served as a reviewer for scientific papers in the fields of economics, marketing and management and brings over a decade of international academic experience.  

During her stay, Prof. Buljubasic will participate in the BSBI Academic Seminars, where she will make a presentation on the topic: “Publication Strategy”. She will also engage with doctoral students in a dedicated DBA student roundtable to share perspectives on international academic development and cross-sector collaboration.  

Her visit will also focus on job shadowing and collaborative engagement both with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at BSBI. Prof. Buljubasic will observe and exchange best practices in teaching methodologies, mentoring strategies, curriculum development and the integration of digital tools in business education.