FAQs
- What is the Institute for Strategy & Competitiveness, and what does it do?
- The Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness (ISC) is a nonprofit research, education, and policy organization founded by Michael Porter and based at Harvard Business School in Boston, Massachusetts. For more information about the Institute, what we do and how we do it, please see About the Institute.
- Does the Institute provide internships or fellowships?
- No. The Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness only offers full employment opportunities through Harvard Business School. Please visit the Harvard Business School Employment page for more information about available positions (please note there may not be open positions at this time).
- Does Michael Porter advise Doctoral Student research?
- Unfortunately, Michael Porter no longer advises PhD students. Please go to HBS Doctoral for more information about the program and advising.
- How can I schedule a meeting or interview with Michael Porter?
At this time Professor Porter is focusing on a specific selection of work engagements and projects as the arc of his career evolves. As Professor Porter will not be taking on new engagements, please feel free to reach out to his trusted associates and explore their availability to assist:
· For inquiries related to competitiveness, clusters, and strategy please contact Christian Ketels cketels@hbs.edu or Jorge Ramirez jramirez@hbs.edu
· For inquires related to creating shared value (CSV) please contact Mark Kramer mkramer@hbs.edu
· For inquires related to value-based health care please contact Mary Witkowski mwitkowski@hbs.edu
- I am interested in having Professor Porter deliver a keynote speech for my organization—who can I contact about this?
- Please email Danny Stern, Stern Associates, danny@sternassociates.com with all requests for speaking opportunities.
- Does the Institute for Strategy & Competitiveness sponsor Visiting Scholars?
- No. The Institute is unable to accommodate Visiting Scholars even in an unfunded capacity.
- Does Michael Porter write endorsements for new publications?
- Michael Porter has a long standing policy of only writing endorsements for his closest colleagues.