Doctoral Colloquium and Mentoring

        Shaping the Future of Finance and Accounting Research
        Aligned with our mission to shape the future of Finance and Accounting research, we are delighted to announce the Doctoral Colloquium and Mentoring—a dynamic and competitive session designed for Doctoral students specializing in Finance and Accounting. During this session, participants at FMARC 2026 will have a unique opportunity to engage with distinguished mentors and showcase their work through either comprehensive presentations or pitching-style sessions. Students will receive targeted, constructive feedback aimed at enhancing the quality and impact of their research. In addition, participants will explore potential career paths and gain valuable guidance on navigating the academic landscape, the job market, and their professional development.
        Call for Submissions 2026
        Submission Deadline

        Submission opens 1 November 2025. The deadline for submission is Monday, 26 January 2026.

        Conference Registration

        Conference registration will be announced at a later stage.

        Note

        All submissions will undergo a peer-review process to decide their inclusion in the conference program.

        Contact

        For academic matters, please contact: conference@fmarc.eu For administration matters, please contact: secretariat@fmarc.eu

        Doctoral Mentors

        FMARC 2026 is delighted to welcome Alessandro Previtero (Indiana University), Audra L. Boone (Colorado State University), and Devin Shanthikumar (University of California, Irvine) as our esteemed Doctoral Mentors.

        Audra Boone
        Professor
        Colorado State University
        Professor Boone is the Ajay Menon Professor of Business in the College of Business at Colorado State University.
        Alexander Michaelides
        Professor
        Imperial College London
        Alexander Michaelides is a Professor of Finance at Imperial College Business School since September 2013, and Research Fellow at CEPR (International Macroeconomics and Financial Economics Programmes).
        Alessandro Previtero
        Associate Professor | Lead Mentor
        Kelley School of Business, Indiana University
        Alessandro Previtero is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, and a Faculty Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER).
        Devin Shanthikumar
        Associate Dean
        University of California - Irvine
        Devin Shanthikumar is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs at Merage and Professor in Accounting.
        Guidelines for Doctoral Students

        Doctoral students at all stages of their studies are warmly encouraged to participate in FMARC 2026.

        Doctoral Students with a Completed Working Paper (or Job Market Paper)

        Doctoral students who have a completed working paper or a job market paper are invited to submit their work for potential presentation in the Doctoral Colloquium and Mentoring Session. Submissions in this category will be considered for long-format presentations, allowing students to present their research in depth. To submit, select the topic “001 – Doctoral Student (Completed Working Paper for Long Presentation)” and be sure to choose additional topics that best describe your paper’s research area.

        Doctoral Students with Incomplete Papers or Early-Stage Research

        Doctoral students in the early stages of their research, or those with an incomplete paper, are encouraged to submit an extensive abstract for a pitching-style presentation. This format allows students to briefly present their research ideas and receive targeted feedback from mentors. To submit, select the topic “002 – Doctoral Student (Incomplete Paper for Pitching-Style Presentation)” and choose additional topics that best specify your research focus.

        Doctoral students in the early stages of their studies who may not yet have a paper, are encouraged to register to attend the Doctoral Colloquium and Mentoring Session. This session is especially valuable for those developing their doctoral theses, offering the chance to engage with distinguished mentors and share insights and progress with peers.

        The Best Doctoral Paper Award is open exclusively to papers presented by Doctoral students in the Doctoral Colloquium and Mentoring Session at FMARC 2026.

        All paper submissions will be reviewed by the mentors to select those included in the Doctoral Colloquium and Mentoring Session.

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