DISHA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2027
CATEGORY 23
Project Management Research & Thought Leadership Award

PURPOSE
Recognises research, frameworks, whitepapers, methods or thought leadership that materially advances understanding or practice of project, programme or portfolio management.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to individuals or teams from academia, industry, consulting, government or non-profits. Work should be original, attributable and substantially completed/published within the preceding three years.

EVIDENCE
Paper/framework; abstract; research/method description; evidence of rigour; citations/adoption/application; practical implications; originality declaration.

SCORING
20% Originality & significance: Novel contribution or important reframing of a meaningful problem.
20% Methodological / analytical rigour: Credible approach, evidence and reasoning.
20% Contribution to project-management knowledge: Advancement of concepts, frameworks or understanding.
20% Practical relevance: Usability and implications for practitioners/organisations.
10% Dissemination / adoption: Evidence of publication, usage, citation, implementation or influence.
10% Ethics & originality: Attribution, research ethics, transparency and absence of plagiarism.

ROUTE
Open nomination
PROPOSED POST-SHORTLISTING FEE
₹1,000 plus applicable GST

Fees, calendar and geographic boundary await confirmation before launch. Initial nomination is free. General rules and category-specific eligibility both apply.
Contact: disha.awards@pmipunechapter.com

SUBMISSION RESOURCES
Award family: Knowledge, Academia & Community
Editable presentation: DISHA_2027_Knowledge_Academia_and_Community_Template.pptx (15 slides)
Applicant guide: DISHA_2027_Applicant_Submission_Guide.pdf
Use alongside the written nomination, category evidence and declarations.
Check the published call and any finalist invitation for format, deadlines, fee or waiver terms and presentation timing.