You are invited to submit four types of contributions:

A- Complete research papers
All papers will be reviewed by senior researchers, with a short individual feedback on each paper in order to improve the paper before it is submitted to an academic journal, and /or International Conference.

B - Work in progress papers
Here you can test and get feedback on drafts with ideas on theory, hypotheses, method and/or tentative results in an open discussion atmosphere.

C- Work in progress papers submitted to FBN-IFERA Academic Forum, 2005.
Here you can test and get feedback on drafts with ideas on theory, hypotheses, method and/or tentative results of the paper which abstract had been submitted for the next FBN-IFERA Academic Forum, 2005. The advantage is that you will get feedback at a stage where you still can introduce changes, and at the same time you will have an opportunity to present the results in a relaxed ambiance. 

D - Research proposals
If you have an idea for a new research project (including a doctoral thesis proposal) you can get useful feedback, and even find other researchers to collaborate with if you have an idea about comparative research.

Submission procedures and format
All submissions must be made in English, the conference’s working language. All abstracts and papers must be submitted electronically. Extended abstracts are limited to a maximum of 5 pages.

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The advancement of high quality research in the field of family business is the principal aim of the IFERA Annual Research Conference. Therefore, the conference has no specific theme, and the tracks mentioned below are to be used as guidelines. This is in order to offer a broad opportunity for researchers to submit research on those topics they are working on. 

Some example topics are:

• Theoretical and Conceptual Research
• Family Firms as Social Actors
• Values, Commitment and Social Responsibility
• Governance in Family Firms
• Succession process and Continuity Policies
• Management and Strategy in Family Firms
• Contemporary and Future Challenges 
• Other…

** Bookings after this date will incur a surcharge of 10 per cent.

Bookings will only be confirmed after the registration form and associated payment have been received. Full registration will be sent to you approximately three weeks before the conference. 

IFERA members enjoy special conditions*:

* To benefit from the IFERA members conditions, your membership should be paid before March 1, 2005.