Griffin College Research Expectations College Research Expectations All faculty, regardless of rank (Instructor, Assistant Pr of essor, Associate Pr of essor, or Pr of essor), are expected to participate in and produce some form of scholarly research  that supports the mission of the Griffin College of Business and maintains AACSB standards. The conferences listed below are merely suggestions  and are not prescriptive . We encourage you to seek out and participate in academic and pr of essional engagements relevant to your discipline, rank, and research agenda. AACSB Research Categories The Griffin College of Business uses the AACSB framework to categorize faculty research contributions. Your research , whether quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods, typically falls into one of these three broad categories: AACSB Category AACSB Definition Basic or Discovery Focuses on expanding the existing knowledge base  and developing new theories within business disciplines. Applied or Integrative/Application Leverages foundational knowledge and established theories to address real-world challenges  faced by business pr of essionals and their organizations. Pedagogical or Teaching/Learning Examines pedagogical theories and methodologies, fostering new insights, strategies, and content that improve the usefulness and effectiveness of business education . Suggested 2026 Conference Opportunities The following table includes details for the conferences you requested. Please note that submission deadlines and locations can sometimes change, and you should always verify the latest information on the conference website. Conference Name & Website Location (City, State) Due Date for Submission Date of Conference 2026 ACTEB Annual Meeting https://events.blackthorn.io/en/1I2LTNb7/g/dhg7ThEtB0/2026-acteb-annual-meeting-4a4wNtG3A1/overview Conway, AR February 6, 2026 (Proposals) February 27, 2026 The 2026 Teaching Pr of essor Conference https://www.magnapubs.com/teaching-pr of essor-conference/ St. Louis, MO December 12, 2025 (Proposals) June 5-7, 2026 IGBR 2026 Spring Conference (Institute for Global Business Research )   https://www.igbr.org/conferences/ Nashville, TN March 1, 2026 (Proposals) April 15-17, 2026 SOBIE '26 (Society of Business , Industry, & Economics) https://www.sobieconference.org/ Miramar Beach, FL April 1, 2026 (Tentative) Submission portal opens mid-December April 8-10, 2026 Academy of Business Research (ABR) New Orleans Conference   https://www.aobronline.com/ New Orleans, LA February 13, 2026 (Proposals) March 18-20, 2026 Please complete and submit the NGCoB Faculty Funding Request form (attached) and consult with your department chair regarding research support and travel funding for any conference you wish to attend. We look forward to seeing your scholarly contributions throughout the next year.