What are the different themes we can submit papers on?
The conference theme for 2017 National Conference is Project Management Powering India's Global Leadership.
Papers can be submitted on one or more of the following themes:
Project Management Leadership > In Rapidly Changing World
Project Management Leadership > to accelerate Economic Growth
Project Management Leadership > Harmony in Diversity & Millennial Generation
Project Management Leadership > Leveraging India's skilled population for competitive edge
What is the overall paper selection process? How many stages of selection will my paper go through?
The entire process will be via the web application only. No manual entries will be accepted via email or another medium. Below is the overall process that will be followed for selection of papers:
Author submits abstract(s) in the specified word limit and within the time stipulated
Abstracts will be assessed by a team of industry experts
Results of the abstract review is communicated to authors
Authors of selected abstracts will need to submit their papers in the prescribed format and within the time stipulated
Papers are reviewed by a team of industry experts
Results of the paper assessment are communicated to authors
Authors of selected papers then submit their final presentations in the prescribed format and within the time stipulated
Presentations are reviewed by a committee of industry and soft skills experts
Based on the number of presentation slots available at the conference, the top ranking presentations will be shortlisted and suggestions and improvements (if any) will be discussed with authors
Authors will need to commit their presence at the conference on the date and time prefixed by the organizing committee for their presentation
Author presents the paper at the Project Management National Conference
The top 50 papers will be published on the conference website a week after the conference concludes
Can we submit more than one Abstract?
Yes, you can submit more than one Abstracts for the same sub-theme or for multiple sub-themes. There is no limit to the number of abstracts that can be submitted by a single author.
What is the word limit for submitting abstracts?
An abstract must be submitted with a minimum of 100 words and a maximum of 250 words.
What is the timeline for each stage?
Please refer to the "Important dates" section for timelines. Please note, these timelines may change depending on unavoidable factors.
What are the factors based on which abstract or a paper is selected for the next round?
Criteria for review of abstracts / technical papers includes but is not limited to the following:
Originality of idea
Reusability/scalability of concept
Diversity of subject
Degree of implementation
Depth of Knowledge
Availability of artifacts
Who do we contact in case of any clarifications?
You can contact PMI at papers@pmi-india.org for any clarifications. Please mention 'Query from Author' in the subject line for easy processing.
How do we give feedback if we want to?
For any feedback on the Paper submission process, you can use the 'Feedback' tab available on your dashboard once you have logged in to your account.
Can I submit papers that I have already submitted and published by another organisation?
PMI expects Authors to submit abstracts and papers that are original and written by the author. You will be required to submit a declaration stating that the content submitted by you is original in nature and has not been published by any other organization(s) or under simultaneous consideration by any other organization(s).
Also, you will be required to accept a declaration on the originality of your paper and that you have all required permissions to disclose any information that may be sensitive to your organization(s).
How will I be informed about the status of my application(s)?
You will receive an email from PMI regarding any change of the status of your application. Alternatively, you can login to the web application with your credentials and verify the status at any time as well.
