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Centre for Software & IT Management (CSITM) to host Student Innovation & Product Summit (SIPS) on 30 July 2026
Registration open until 06 July; undergraduate students invited to showcase technology-driven solutions at the national-level competition
29 June, 2026, Bengaluru: The Centre for Software & IT Management (CSITM) at IIM Bangalore will host the Student Innovation & Product Summit (SIPS) 2026, a national platform that brings together students to foster innovation, collaboration, and product thinking. The summit provides undergraduate and engineering students from recognized colleges and universities across India with an opportunity to showcase technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges through functional prototypes.
For registration and details: Student Innovation & Product Summit (SIPS) 2026 - 2026
Last date for registration is 06 July, 2026 at 12:00 AM IST.
Themes:
SIPS 2026 invites participants to develop innovative solutions under one of three themes: AI & Intelligent Systems, Digital Trust & Infrastructure, and Tech for Impact. Teams comprising one to three members, including inter-college teams, are eligible to participate, with each team permitted to submit one project under a single theme.
Competition Structure:
The competition will be conducted in three stages. The first round, scheduled from 7–8 July 2026, requires teams to submit a seven-slide PDF presentation outlining their problem statement, target users, proposed solution, technical architecture, expected impact, and team details. Based on innovation, technical excellence, feasibility, product thinking, and real-world impact, the top 18 teams from each theme (54 teams in total) will advance to the second round. The PDF should be submitted in the format TeamName_Theme.pdf.
The second round, to be held from 10–17 July 2026, will require shortlisted teams to submit a four-to-five-minute recorded video pitch (Google Drive link with access enabled), an updated project deck (PDF uploaded to the same Google Drive folder), and a prototype demonstration link, where applicable. The evaluation will focus on prototype maturity, technical depth, communication, product thinking, feasibility, and real-world impact. Following this evaluation, the top seven teams from each theme will qualify for the Grand Finale.
The Grand Finale, scheduled for 30 July 2026 at the IIM Bangalore campus, will bring together the finalist teams to present their working prototypes before a distinguished jury comprising IIMB faculty members and industry experts. Each team will deliver a five-minute project presentation (Presentation + Live Prototype Demonstration), followed by a five-minute jury question-and-answer session. The summit will conclude with the announcement of winners, prize distribution, and networking opportunities.
Projects will be evaluated on multiple dimensions, including problem relevance, innovation and originality, technical excellence, prototype readiness, feasibility, product thinking, real-world impact, and presentation quality.
SIPS 2026 aims to foster innovation by providing young technologists with a national platform to demonstrate their software solutions, receive expert feedback, and strengthen their product development capabilities while addressing contemporary societal and technological challenges.
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Research & Publications Office to host seminar on effects of inheritance laws on migration on 30 July
The session will be delivered by Prof. Sounak Thakur, IIT Kanpur
16 July, 2026, Bengaluru: The Office of Research & Publications at IIM Bangalore will host a research seminar titled ‘Land, Law and Leaving: How Inheritance Reforms Shape Male Migration Patterns’, to be delivered by Prof. Sounak Thakur, IIT Kanpur, on 30th July 2026, in Classroom K-21, at 4.00 PM.
Abstract:
Structural transformation typically features rural-urban migration. Therefore, barriers to migration impede structural transformation. We study the effect of a gender-progressive amendment to Indian property inheritance laws on migration and occupational choice. Husbands of treated women are more likely to migrate and work in services rather than agriculture. Treated women are not more likely to inherit ancestral land but may receive higher education and dowries. Higher dowries may ease liquidity constraints, enabling husbands to migrate. Our findings indicate that gender-progressive amendments may have beneficial macroeconomic consequences, far beyond the original intent of the legislators.
Speaker profile:
Sounak Thakur, Assistant Professor in the Department of Economic Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He is an Applied Microeconomist with a focus on studying families in the context of developing countries. He studies intra-household decision-making and behavior, particularly as they relate to fertility choices and human capital formation in the context of developing countries. His current research interests include studying the long-term demographic consequences of technological change and unpacking the black-box of migration costs that have been shown to reduce productivity in less developed country settings. He draws upon a range of techniques, including calibration and reduced form econometric methods for causal inference.
Webpage link: https://sites.google.com/view/sounakthakur/home
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IIM Bangalore to host international business and entrepreneurship festival ‘VENIX’
The 2026 edition is set to feature national competitions, leadership summits, industry dialogues and startup engagement from 7-9 August 2026
22 July, 2026, Bengaluru: The PGP and PGPBA students of IIM Bangalore will host VENIX 2026, the international business and entrepreneurship festival, from 7th to 9th August 2026 at the IIMB campus. The fest, which was created through the merger of the Institute's international business summit – Vista, and entrepreneurship summit – Eximius, brings together students, corporates, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to exchange ideas, address contemporary business challenges and foster collaboration.
To register, please click here.
This year’s edition, themed 'Nexus of Possibilities', will feature over 35 national-level business competitions spanning consulting, finance, marketing, strategy, analytics, operations, entrepreneurship and product management. Over the course of three days, the programme will also include keynote sessions and CXO talks, workshops and masterclasses, startup showcases, investor interactions, networking opportunities and cultural performances.
A key highlight of this year's edition is the Young Leaders Summit (YLS), designed for high-potential students through leadership workshops, business simulations, mentorship and industry engagement, and the Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YES), which will unite founders, venture capitalists, startup mentors and aspiring entrepreneurs to deliberate on innovation and venture creation.
The event will also offer participants opportunities for industry engagement through workshops on emerging business themes, corporate interactions, alumni networking and startup ecosystem initiatives.
The festival's Pro-Night will feature a live performance headlined by Arjun Kanungo, bringing the three-day business and entrepreneurship summit to a close.
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IIM Bangalore to welcome the 23rd PGPPM cohort on 17 August
Keynote by Dr. Sweta C. Saxena on public policy, economic growth and human resilience to mark the inauguration of the 2026-27 batch
24 July, 2026, Bengaluru: IIM Bangalore will inaugurate the 23rd batch of its Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM) on 17th August 2026 in Classroom Q-101, with participants joining in a hybrid format.
The inauguration will feature a keynote address by Dr. Sweta C. Saxena, Former Director, Gender, Poverty and Social Policy Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking on ‘The Pathway from Economic Growth to Human Resilience through the Instrumentality of Public Policy’, Dr. Saxena will examine the role of public policy in translating economic progress into inclusive and resilient development.
The event will begin with a welcome address by Prof. Arnab Mukherji, Chairperson, PGPPM and faculty of Public Policy, followed by the inaugural address by Prof. U Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-charge, IIM Bangalore.
Prof. Mukta Kulkarni, Dean, Programmes and faculty of Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management, will address the incoming cohort, while Prof. Gopal Naik, Chairperson, Centre for Public Policy and faculty of Public Policy, will provide an overview of the policy ecosystem at IIM Bangalore.
The orientation will also include a programme briefing, an introduction to library resources and services, and a session on learning and teaching through the case method by Prof. Sourav Mukherji, Dean, Faculty and faculty of OBHRM.
On 18th August, participants will hear from Prabhakar Sinha and Nivya P. Shetty from the PGPPM 2025–26 Batch, followed by an overview of the programme's online learning components by the IIMBx team.
For the complete event agenda, click here.
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Corporate Board Leadership: Two-day refresher-cum-professional capacity building programme from 20th to 21st August
To be hosted jointly by Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, programme to focus on enhancing board effectiveness and sustainability-led leadership
7 July, 2026, Bengaluru: The Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability (CCGS) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) will jointly host a two-day refresher-cum-professional capacity building programme on, ‘Corporate Board Leadership’ from 20th to 21st August 2026, at the IIMB campus. The high-impact leadership development programme has been curated for Board members, senior leadership, Independent Directors and C-suite executives/key managerial personnel, enabling them to recalibrate their governance approach in alignment with evolving regulatory expectations and dynamic boardroom realities.
To register, please visit: https://registrations.ficci.com/fffcbl/online-registration.asp
The key objectives of the programme are to re-examine governance models, strengthen Board effectiveness, adopt enhanced crisis management readiness, build technological capability and align governance with value creation.
The programme uniquely blends industry perspective with academic rigor, research excellence and practitioner-led pedagogy, offering a powerful platform to enhance board effectiveness, organizational resilience as well as stakeholder trust. The Certificate programme, to be delivered by IIM Bangalore faculty as well as industry and regulatory experts, will provide strategic insights and contemporary governance perspectives; actionable frameworks for boardroom excellence, and immersive discussions and peer learning.
The expected outcomes from the programme include strengthening governance effectiveness; advancing sustainability-led leadership; building future-ready board capabilities, and unlocking long-term stakeholder value.
For more details about the programme, please contact:
K Ganeshan, e-mail: ganeshan.k@iimb.ac.in
Monika Bhutani, e-mail: monika.bhutani@ficci.com.
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IIMB to host XXI International Conference on Public Policy & Management from 2-4 September
Organized by the Institute’s Centre for Public Policy (CPP), this year’s edition is themed ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’
6 January, 2026, Bengaluru: The Centre for Public Policy (CPP) at IIM Bangalore will host the XXI International Conference on Public Policy & Management from 2nd to 4th September 2026, at the IIMB campus. The upcoming edition is themed ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
Each year, the interdisciplinary conference draws scholars representing diverse perspectives on public policy issues and provides a forum for showcasing the latest developments in policy research and practice. It also hosts pre-conference activities, academic sessions, topical policy debates, workshops, panel discussions and practitioner-oriented discussions on contemporary topics in public policy and management.
The international forum is ideal for academicians, students, research scholars, policy practitioners, lawyers, NGO professionals and anyone with an interest in public policy.
The organizing committee of this year’s conference comprises Prof. Gopal Naik, Senior Fellow, Chairperson and Jal Jeevan Mission Chair Professor at the Centre for Public Policy, IIM Bangalore; Prof. Arnab Mukherji, Chairperson, Master of Management Studies (Public Policy) – PGPPM and faculty of Public Policy at IIMB; Prof. Soham Sahoo, Chairperson of the Public Policy area of IIMB; Prof. Rajalaxmi Kamath, Chairperson, Internal Committee and faculty of the Public Policy area of IIMB, and Dr. Anjana Dube, Chief Policy Officer at CPP.
Conference theme: Atmanirbhar Bharat
This year, under the broad theme of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the conference will explore a range of interconnected sub-themes that focus on strengthening domestic capabilities – across institutions, industries, technologies and human capital – so that India’s development is driven by resilience and innovation. Advancing this vision requires rethinking regulatory, administrative and policy frameworks, furthering ease of doing business, enhancing human capabilities, and addressing implementation challenges ex-ante. Evidence from India and abroad on development policies, technological adoption, supply chain resilience, and governance innovations including AI tools, provides valuable insights, as do learnings from ongoing schemes, missions and programs aimed at manufacturing, digital empowerment, livelihoods, and public service delivery.
From building stronger primary healthcare systems and reducing dependence on external medical supply chains to empowering MSMEs, enhancing agricultural value chains, deepening digital public infrastructure, improving labour markets, and enabling climate-resilient development, the pursuit of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ spans diverse and critical themes. The call for papers invites theoretical, empirical, and case-study-based research addressing these issues and others, contributing to a growing body of knowledge that explores how self-reliance can be advanced across India’s economic and social landscape. Advancing this vision requires rethinking regulatory, administrative and policy frameworks, and addressing implementation challenges ex-ante. Evidence from India and abroad on industrial policy, technological adoption, including AI tools, supply chain resilience, and governance innovations provides valuable insights, as do learnings from ongoing schemes, missions and programs aimed at manufacturing, digital empowerment, livelihoods, and public service delivery. Submissions not falling within these themes, but otherwise related to public policy topics, are also welcome.
For more details on the conference theme, event details, etc., please click HERE.
Conference Venue:
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore – 560076
Contact Information:
Email: cppconference[at]iimb[dot]ac[dot]in
Phone: +91 80 26993051/3323
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Call for Papers: IIMB-CCGS International Corporate Governance & Sustainability Conference 2026
Conference invites research papers on corporate governance and sustainability; paper submissions open until 22 July
03 July, 2026, Bengaluru: The Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability (CCGS) at IIM Bangalore invites paper submissions for the International Corporate Governance & Sustainability Conference 2026 to be held on 20 and 21 November 2026 at the IIM Bangalore campus.
The two-day international conference aims to provide a platform for researchers, academicians, industry leaders, policymakers and practitioners to exchange ideas, discuss emerging trends and challenges, and foster research in the fields of corporate governance and sustainability.
CCGS has invited submissions of original theoretical, empirical and applied research papers on a broad range of themes, but are not limited to: Geopolitical, economic, supply chain risk and corporate governance; AI, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning: Technology & Governance; Bridging Management and Law for a Responsible Corporation; Corporate Governance and Executive Leadership; Internal & External Mechanisms of Corporate Governance; Corporate Governance in Today’s Business Environment; Board Diversity; Governance for sustainable value creation; Governance in Startups, family business & SMEs; Managing the right balance: Shareholders and Stakeholders; Role of Auditors and Institutional Investors; Corporate Disclosures & Reporting Practices; Environment, Social and Governance; and Enterprise Risk Management, Cyber Security & Governance.
PAPER SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
All submissions and communications should be sent to ccgsconference@iimb.ac.in
Submissions should be original and complete manuscripts in English and in PDF format. They should begin with a title page that includes the names, e-mail addresses, and affiliations of all authors as well as a 200-word abstract and keywords. A blind PDF copy of the paper should also accompany the submission. All the submitted papers will be reviewed by a panel of Conference Committee Members.
IMPORTANT DATES:
The last date for paper submission is 22 July, 2026.
The expected date for sending the Accept/Reject decision by the Committee is 19 August, 2026.
Designed in a workshop format, the conference will encourage in-depth discussion and constructive feedback on accepted papers. In addition to paper presentations, the programme will feature keynote addresses, distinguished speaker sessions and panel discussions by leading academics, industry experts and government representatives.
Travel & Accomodation
The selected paper Presenters will have to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. IIMB would help provide details on nearby hotels. For information about the conference, please write to: cpccgc@iimb.ac.in
Programme Committee
The conference is chaired by Prof. Padmini Srinivasan, Chairperson, Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability and Professor, Finance & Accounting, IIM Bangalore. The Programme Committee comprises Prof. Srinivasan Rangan, Finance & Accounting area, Prof. Varun Jindal, Finance & Accounting area, Prof. Anil Suraj, Public Policy area, and Prof. Sai Chittaranjan, Strategy area at IIM Bangalore.
For registration: https://enidhi.iimb.ac.in/
The participation fee will be waived for the selected Paper Presenters. The conference is also open to delegates from industry, academic institutions, and the student community. Registration is currently open.
About the Centre
The Centre for Corporate Governance and Sustainability (CCGS) at IIM Bangalore was launched in 2003 as a platform for two-way debate and sharing of ideas between academics and practitioners. The Centre has engaged with boards and senior executives and helped establish the highest standards of corporate governance, sustainability, and responsible business practices across the private, public, civil society, and not-for-profit sectors of business, commerce, civic, and social activities.
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IIM Bangalore to host 2026 edition of India Strategy Conference from 13-15 December
Call for proposals now open for South Asia's premier strategy research forum, jointly organized by IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and ISB
10 June, 2026, Bengaluru: IIM Bangalore will host the India Strategy Conference (ISC) 2026 from 13th to 15th December 2026. Recognized as South Asia's largest annual gathering of strategy scholars and doctoral researchers, the conference is jointly organized by IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta and the Indian School of Business (ISB).
The 2026 edition will be convened under the theme, 'Ecosystems and Strategy: Leveraging Entrepreneurship, Institutions & Technology', bringing together leading scholars from India and around the world to examine how firms, entrepreneurs, institutions and technological systems are reshaping competitive advantage in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
The conference is being chaired by Prof. Suresh Bhagavatula, Chairperson, BBA DBE and faculty of the Entrepreneurship area at IIMB, and Prof. Sai Chittaranjan Kalubandi, faculty of the Strategy area at IIMB, alongside Prof. Anirvan Pant and Prof. Ramya T. Venkateswaran of IIM Calcutta.
The call for proposals is now open. The submission deadline is 16th August 2026.
Call for proposals
The global economic landscape is increasingly defined by the emergence of complex ecosystems. From the rapid growth of digital public infrastructure to the rise of regional innovation hubs, firms no longer compete in isolation. Success now requires navigating a unique confluence of interorganizational networks, agglomerations, national and pan-national regulatory institutions and actors, academic institutions, R&D labs, and venture capital. The conference theme explores how strategy and entrepreneurial activity interact with institutional contexts to create, sustain, and reconfigure competitive advantage in a rapidly transforming competitive landscape. We invite researchers to explore how firms orchestrate internal and external resources to navigate institutional complexities and leverage these ecosystems for strategic advantage and entrepreneurial activity.
By bringing together researchers, educators, and practitioners from across disciplines and geographies, India Strategy Conference 2026 seeks to advance meaningful dialogue on these evolving phenomena and strengthen engagement within the global community of strategy scholars and practitioners.
ISC 2026 welcomes original manuscript proposals that are empirical (qualitative or quantitative), conceptual or purely theoretical in nature and employ strategic management and entrepreneurship theories to investigate the role and impact of ecosystems on strategy, entrepreneurship and strategic decision-making. Proposals carrying out simulations, systematic literature reviews or meta-analyses on the topic are also encouraged. Submissions aligned with the conference theme may address, but are not limited to, the following:
How do firms interact with and shape their institutional environments to achieve sustainable competitive advantage?
How do entrepreneurial ventures leverage local and global ecosystems to overcome institutional voids in emerging markets?
What role do formal and informal institutions play in shaping the competitive dynamics and governance of platform-based ecosystems?
How do firms reconfigure their business models and resource portfolios to integrate into emerging "green" or sustainable ecosystems?
In what ways does the interaction between government policy (non-market strategy) and private entrepreneurship drive regional competitive advantage?
How do incumbents adapt their corporate strategies when disrupted by agile, ecosystem-backed entrepreneurial entrants?
What are the unique scaling and funding challenges faced by new ventures operating within nascent technological ecosystems?
How does the orchestrator role in an ecosystem differ between traditional business groups and modern digital platforms?
How do institutional shifts, such as regulatory changes or geopolitical alignments, necessitate the decoupling or realignment of global strategy ecosystems?
What role does strategic human capital play in bridging the gap between entrepreneurial firms and institutional stakeholders within an ecosystem?
Submission tracks
Track 1: Conference Theme (Ecosystems and Strategy)
Track 2: Business & Corporate Strategy
Track 3: Technology, Innovation & Digital Transformation
Track 4: Internationalization & Global Strategy
Track 5: ESG, Non-Market Strategy & Sustainability
Track 6: Family Business & Corporate Governance
Track 7: Entrepreneurship
Track 8: Leadership, Organization & Human Capital
Types of sessions
ISC 2026 invites submissions to the following competitive formats:
Format
Research Stage
Description
Paper Session
Developed
This session is suitable for submissions with a clearly developed research question, theoretical framing, empirical design, and findings (or expected findings). Each session will have about 6 paper presentations, including Q&A and feedback from attendees.
Common Ground Session
Early-Stage
This format is suitable for early-stage research work and involves highly interactive sessions centered on a shared theme. These bring together 5–8 related proposals, audience members, and a facilitator for discussion rather than sequential presentation.
Poster Presentation
Nascent
This format is suited for nascent research and emerging ideas. This format allows for visual dissemination and informal networking with peers and senior scholars.
Original proposals should:
Not exceed a total of 7 pages or about 4000 words, inclusive of figures, tables, references and all other material.
The proposals should use single spacing and not less than 12-point font.
References are required and must be included in the proposal document using APA style.
Proposals should include a) Title, not exceeding 100 characters including whitespaces, b) abstract, not exceeding 125 words.
Proposals should not include author names to maintain confidentiality in the double-blind review process.
The proposals should be submitted directly to the India Strategy Conference 2026 portal. The submissions will be peer-reviewed and select proposals will be published in the conference proceedings (an option will be provided to withdraw from the proceedings). Participants are welcome to volunteer to participate as session chairs and reviewers by contacting the track chairs directly.
For more details on submission guidelines, please read the submission rules on the conference website.
For registration details, accommodation information and other conference-related updates, participants are encouraged to visit the official conference website.
Conference website: https://indiastrategy.org/2026/
Pre-Conference sessions
Complementing the research presentations, ISC 2026 will host a series of special and pre-conference sessions that bring together scholars, practitioners, and academic leaders. These include practitioner dialogues, career conversations with distinguished academics, a directors' panel on advancing global strategy scholarship, and a doctoral consortium designed to provide mentorship and developmental feedback to emerging researchers. The sessions are intended to create opportunities for deeper engagement, professional development and cross-sector learning.
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IIM Bangalore to host 18th IMR Doctoral Conference on 11-12 January 2027
Delegate registrations open for faculty members, doctoral scholars, researchers and policy practitioners
17 July, 2026, Bengaluru: The 18th edition of the IMR Doctoral Conference (IMRDC), jointly organized by IIM Bangalore's flagship journal, the IIMB Management Review (IMR), and the Office of the Doctoral Programme, will be held on 11th and 12th January 2027, at the Institute.
Over the years, IMRDC has established itself as a premier forum for doctoral research in management, bringing together research scholars, faculty and practitioners from across institutions. The conference is designed to foster rigorous academic dialogue and encourage collaboration among emerging researchers by providing thorough and constructive feedback from senior academics and subject experts.
A distinguishing feature of IMRDC is its "one exclusive discussant per paper" format, through which every accepted paper receives focused scholarly feedback aimed at strengthening its theoretical and methodological contributions.
The two-day programme will feature doctoral paper presentations alongside keynote addresses, panel discussions, invited talks and research workshops led by eminent scholars from diverse management disciplines.
Delegate registration process
Delegate registrations are now open for faculty members, doctoral scholars, researchers and practitioners interested in attending the conference either in person or virtually. In-person delegates will receive the conference kit, hospitality during the conference and a certificate of participation. Virtual delegates will receive an e-certificate of participation.
Interested participants may register through the IMRDC 2027| Delegate Registration Form.
For queries, please write to the Conference Secretariat at imrdc2027@iimb.ac.in with the subject line "IMRDC 2027”.
For more information, visit: https://www.iimb.ac.in/imrdc2027/
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CSITM invites applications for the First Doctoral Consortium under InCIS 2027
Applications for limited available seats open on 25 July 2026
23 July, 2026, Bengaluru: The Centre for Software and Information Technology Management (CSITM) at IIM Bangalore invites applications for the Doctoral Consortium as part of the third India Conference on Information Systems (InCIS 2027) — the first such consortium to be held under InCIS. The Consortium will take place at IIM Bangalore on March 11, 2027, as a pre-conference event. The main conference follows from March 12 to 14, 2027, at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, and is organized by the Association for Information Systems India Chapter (INAIS) and the Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras. The Doctoral Consortium is chaired by Prof. Mayank Kumar, Chairperson, CSITM.
A doctoral consortium gives research scholars a dedicated setting to present their dissertation work and receive constructive feedback from peers and senior mentors, including guidance on research methodology and finding the right outlet for their research. It is also an opportunity to learn about research underway at other institutions, understand what a career in academia and research entails, and begin forming the professional connections that matter over the long term. Participants are expected to leave with sharper research questions, a wider set of contacts, and a clearer sense of the road ahead.
Timeline
Application Open:
July 25, 2026
Application Deadline:
September 25, 2026
Notification of Acceptance:
November 25, 2026
Doctoral Consortium:
March 11, 2027
Eligibility
Open to Ph.D. students who have defended their thesis proposal but have not yet submitted their thesis.
A maximum of 15 students will be selected for the Consortium.
An institution may submit up to two applications.
Format and Support
The Consortium is a one-day event. The detailed schedule will be shared with selected participants, and the list of mentors will be announced shortly. Mentoring will be organized at a ratio of one mentor to every three students, and each student can book a 10–15-minute one-on-one slot with a mentor for individual feedback on their work. A networking lunch and dinner will be hosted for participants.
There is no fee for the Doctoral Consortium itself, though participants must register for InCIS 2027. Round-trip travel and accommodation are covered for domestic participants through a scholarship. Selected students will also have the chance to explore research collaboration with CSITM, IIM Bangalore, and be mentored by its researcher group, with more details shared during the Consortium.
Selection Process
Nominations are welcome from all eligible institutions; however, seats are limited to 15 students. Selection will be based on the merit, quality, and significance of the proposed research; the candidate's potential contribution to the Consortium; and the potential benefit of the Consortium to the candidate's research and professional development.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the application form: https://forms.gle/eBLNC2HCAnjim11SA, along with the following:
A recommendation letter from the faculty advisor, endorsed by the institution's IS area chair or department head.
An extended abstract of the Ph.D. thesis proposal, covering research motivation, research question(s), theoretical framing, research design and methodology, preliminary findings, expected contributions, and study timeline. The abstract must not exceed 2 pages.
A one-page note on what the applicant hopes to take away from the Consortium and the feedback they are looking for. This is shared with the applicant's mentor in advance so the sessions can be shaped around their needs.
(Format: Times New Roman or equivalent, 11-point, 1.5-line spacing, 2.54 cm (1 inch) margins on all sides, with pages numbered. Applications over the page limit cannot be considered.)
For questions about the application or submission process, visit the conference website (https://doms.iitm.ac.in/incis2027/) or write to csitm@iimb.ac.in.
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