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Designing Field Experiments – An IGL Masterclass Series

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Are you a PhD student or researcher interested in field experiments eager to gain a behind-the-scenes perspective on designing and conducting experimental research?

The Innovation Growth Lab (IGL) and the Conference on Field Experiments in Strategy (CFXS) are launching a masterclass series designed to provide insights into how to design field experiments in science, innovation and productivity. Delivered by leading academics in the field, this course is designed to equip participants with concrete tools, real-world examples, and guidance on navigating the full lifecycle of experimental research.

What to Expect

The pilot version of the series will launch in February 2026 (see key dates below). Each session consists of two 45-minute interactive masterclasses, led by different professors.

Participants are encouraged to engage actively, drawing on their own research questions and experiences.

Each session includes:

All sessions will be delivered live on Zoom and recorded. Recordings will be made available on Canvas for registered participants.

Course directors

  • Rembrand Koning

    Associate Professor of Business Administration
    Harvard Business School

  • Sharique Hasan

    Associate Professor
    Fuqua School of Business at Duke University

  • Hyunjin Kim

    Assistant Professor
    INSEAD

Topics covered

  • How to Set Up Your First Field Experiment – Introduction to experimentation and the Experimentation Canvas
  • Experimentation 101 – Common considerations and pitfalls in experimental research
  • Experiments in Organisations – Designing and running experiments within teams, organisations, and networks
  • Experiments in Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Designing and evaluating experiments in startups, new ventures, and innovation ecosystems
  • AI Field Experiments – Experiments using and studying the deployment and impact of artificial intelligence in real-world settings
  • The Publishing Challenge – Publishing experiments in top journals and navigating the review process
  • Working with Firms and Policymakers – How to approach collaborators, align incentives, and build successful partnerships

You can review the syllabus here.

Key dates & schedule

Section 1: Foundations of Field Experiments

  • Mon, Feb 23 – 11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET
  • Mon, Mar 2 – 11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET

Section 2: Three Types of Experiments

  • Mon, Mar 9 – 11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET
  • Mon, Mar 16 – 11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET
  • Mon, Mar 23 – 9:00 AM–10:30 AM ET

Section 3: Beyond the Experiment –  Publishing, Learning, and Collaborating

  • Mon, Mar 30 – 11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET
  • Mon, Apr 13 – 9:00 AM–10:30 AM ET
  • Mon, Apr 20 – 11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET

How to Register

Masterclasses are free and open to PhD students and early-career researchers. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with leading scholars and gain practical insights into designing impactful field experiments.

Register here!

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