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

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 Leaders of Engagement (DPLoE)
Becoming a Research Oriented Professor (ROP)
Becoming an Education Focussed Professor (EFP)
Doctoral & Early Career Events
Early Career Academic Programme (coming soon)

See all events we are currently running

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 and SIGs, 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

More details on Grants

e-Newsletter & News

The e-Newsletter provides:

Important BAM Conference and Events updates, including details on how to register
Updates on SIG activity
Current special issues and calls for papers, including guidelines for submission
Job advertisements