DeGroote Doctoral Student Association
Our mission
The DDSA is the Doctoral Student Association of the DeGroote School of Business. The purpose of this association is to create a community and provide a forum of discussion for doctoral students at DeGroote. The DDSA works to address student concerns, thereby enhancing the experiences of doctoral students and encouraging valuable academic research activities.
2026-2027 DDSA officers
DDSA research day
On July 10, 2026, the DDSA supported the second annual Canadian Conference for Business Research Students (CCBRS), a student-led national initiative that brought together Business PhD scholars from across Canada to foster collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and peer mentorship. Hosted at the University of Guelph, the conference united students from five Ontario universities to share research, exchange ideas, and build meaningful academic networks in support of research excellence and long-term scholarly partnerships.
Through student leadership and cross-institutional collaboration, CCBRS continues to strengthen Canada’s business research community and provide a uniquely Canadian platform for doctoral scholars to connect, learn, and grow throughout their PhD journey.
Poster Competition Winner
Zahra Mashayekhi – $600
Poster Competition Winner
Toli Amare – $600
CCBRS Speakers and Organizers
