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HDR PITCHING COMPETITION – ICBM 2027

In Collaboration with the International Society of Pitching Research for Responsible Science (InSPiR2eS)

The National Pitching Research Competition (NPRC) is Sri Lanka’s national-level adaptation of the InSPiR2eS Global Research Pitching Competition (IGPRC). The NPRC 2027 will be integrated into the HDR Pitching Competition of the International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) 2027, in collaboration with the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, along with the InSPiR2eS international research network.

Who Can Participate

Sri Lankan nationals currently enrolled in a PhD, DBA or MPhil programme in management or a related social science discipline are invited to participate in the HDR Pitching Competition.

How to Participate

Exclusive Benefits for Participants

  • Gain insights from a distinguished international review panel.
  • Earn an internationally recognized certificate.
  • The national winner:
    • Win an attractive cash prize in the HDR Pitching Competition.
    • Represent Sri Lanka on a global stage
    • Compete for the opportunity to win a USD 10,000 prize

Important Dates

02nd
Jan 2027
     
Deadline for Pitch Submission
30th
Jan 2027
     
Notification of the Finalists
10th
Feb 2027
     
Grand Final

HDR Pitching Template

Gain More Insight About Pitching InSPiR2eS Network

HDR Resource Persons

Emeritus Prof. Robert Faff
University of Queensland, Australia
Founder & President of the InSPiR2eS Research Network and the Creator of the InSPiR2eS Centre for Responsible Science

Prof. Wasantha Perera
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Node Leader – InSPiR2eS Centre for Responsible Science (IC4RS)
Country Coordinator, Sri Lanka
InSPiR2eS Global Pitching Research Competition (IGPRC)

Prof. Athula Manawaduge
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Foundation Ambassador, Sri Lanka
InSPiR2eS Global Research Network

Paper Submissions

Visit the Microsoft CMT Portal for HDR Pitching Competition – 2027 to submit your papers.

Contact details

HDR Pitching Coordinator
Mr. Kevin Fernando
Email: kevin@sjp.ac.lk
Tele. No. +9477 757 7178