Membership Benefits
Get access to specialised training events, networking & paper feedback opportunities at the BAM Annual Conference, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) & networks, receipt of the high ranking BAM journals and a whole host of other membership services.
BAM Annual Conference
Every year at varying locations throughout the UK, BAM holds a lively Conference in September, which is preceded by the Doctoral Symposium
- The Annual Conference is the cornerstone event for the wider business and management research community
- An excellent opportunity to network and gain valuable feedback on the full and developmental papers presented from fellow peers in a vibrant, supportive and intellectually stimulating environment
The BAM2023 Conference will take place at the University of Sussex Business School from the 5th - 7th September. More information can be located here
Career Development Programmes
We offer development programmes and events across all career stages and types. These map onto our BAM Framework, which is designed to help our members navigate their careers.
- Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR)
- Development Programme for Directors of Engagement (DPDoE)
- Becoming a Research Oriented Professor (ROP)
- Becoming an Education Focussed Professor (EFP)
- Doctoral & Early Career Events
- New Professors Programme (coming soon)
- Early Career Academic Programme (coming soon)
BAM Journals
As a BAM member, you will receive online access to our two field-leading journals:
- British Journal of Management (BJM) - included within membership
- International Journal of Management Reviews (IJMR) - included within membership
- Optional additional £20 annual subscription fee for the Journal of Management Studies (JMS)
Member already? Click here to find out more about BAM journals
Events and networking
Access to a variety of networks, with the opportunity to enhance your professional development through the events and networking opportunity BAM run each year
- 24 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and 2 networks, running around 100 events each year
- Unlock member-only events and discounted member pricing for events
- Dedicated members have opportunity to stand for BAM Council and Executive Committee roles.
More information on SIGs | Council | Fellows
Grants
We offer a number of grants to our members
- BAM research grants for early career, mid career and MKE
- SAMS/BAM Research and Capacity Building Grant Scheme
- International collaborative research grant schemes - ANZAM, IAM & SIMA
e-Newsletter & News
The e-Newsletter provides:
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Important BAM Conference and Events updates, including details on how to register
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Updates on SIG activity
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Current special issues and calls for papers, including guidelines for submission
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Job advertisements