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ACM Student Research Competition (SRC)

List of accepted papers is available here .

About ACM SRC

In 2023, ISEC will host its 2nd ACM Student Research Competition (SRC). ACM SRC offers a unique platform for undergraduate and graduate (Masters or early PhD) students to present their research work before a panel of judges and attendees, and compete for prizes. The forum provides an excellent opportunity for students to discuss their research with experts in their field, get feedback, and sharpen their research, communication and networking skills.

To participate in the competition, ISEC 2023 invites students to submit a 2-page extended abstract of his or her research work. The submitted work will be peer-reviewed. Each student whose paper is selected by a panel of reviewers will be invited to attend the SRC competition at ISEC 2023 and present his or her work as a poster presentation and a research talk.

Categories and Awards

The SRC contest has two categories, one for undergraduate research and the other for graduate research. Research completed while the student was an undergraduate may be submitted to the undergraduate category even if the student is now a first-year graduate student.

Three winners will be selected in each category. The three winners in each category, undergraduate and graduate will receive certificates and a monetary award of $500, $300, and $200, respectively. The names of the winners will also be posted on ISEC 2023 website.

The first-place winners of the undergraduate and graduate (Masters or early PhD program) from the SRC will be invited to participate in the ACM Student Research Competition Grand Finals.

Submission Guidelines

To participate in the competition at ISEC 2023, your research needs to be related to the main themes of the ISEC 2023 conference (see the topics for the Research Papers Track). If your research is not among the topics relevant for ISEC 2023, please check http://src.acm.org/ to find a conference that is better related to your research work.

Participants must register for the host conference as well as be currently enrolled in a university or college and have an active ACM student membership. All requirements of participation can be found at https://src.acm.org/participate

Extended abstracts written in English must not exceed 2 pages (800 words max), including all text, appendices, and figures. Each submission should include the author(s)' name(s), affiliations, email addresses, research advisors' names, ACM student member number, SRC category (undergraduate or graduate), and an extended abstract of no more than two pages in the conference template available at https://www.acm.org/publications/proceedings-template . Additional pages are permitted only if they contain only references. The extended research abstract must be submitted as a PDF file electronically via Easychair submission site by 31 October 2022.

Selection Process

Following ACM SRC guidelines, the ISEC 2023 SRC consists of three rounds:

Extended Abstracts : All students are encouraged to submit a 2-page extended abstract outlining their research. All submissions will be reviewed by at-least three reviewers and selected papers will be invited to a poster session to be held during ISEC 2023. A submission to the competition should describe recently completed or ongoing student research related to the topics covered by ISEC 2023. It is important that your research abstract discusses.

• Research problem and motivation
• Background and related work
• Approach and uniqueness
• Results and contributions

Poster Session at ISEC 2023 : In the poster session, students will have the opportunity to present their work to the judges, who will select three finalists in each category (graduate/undergraduate) to advance to the next round based on (a) Motivation of the research, (b) Background work, (c) Approach and research methods, (d) Results and significance contributions, and (e) Quality of the oral and visual presentation.

Presentations at ISEC 2023 : The students of the selected papers from poster session will give an oral presentation at ISEC 2023 to compete for the final awards in each category (undergraduate and graduate). The panel of judges will evaluate all presentations and select winners based on the presenter's knowledge of their research area, contribution of the research, and the quality of the oral and visual presentation.

ACM will provide the medal and monetary award to the SRC student winners (top three winners in graduate/undergraduate category)

For additional information, see SRC Frequently asked questions , consult the ACM Student Research Competition website or contact SRC Track chairs Sheikh Umar Farooq and O. P. Vyas .

Important Dates AoE (UTC-12h)

• Paper Submission Deadline: 30 November 2022
• Notification of Acceptance: 10 December 2022
• Camera Ready Copy due: 20 December 2022

Easychair Submission Link

Papers must be submitted electronically through the Easychair submission site

SRC Track Chairs

• Sheikh Umar Farooq , University of Kashmir, India
• O. P. Vyas , IIIT Allahabad, India

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Fostering research culture among students around the world.

IRC brings forth a venue for the high school, undergraduate and graduate students to display their research writing prowess.

IRC First Round Submission Form

Article classification: -- Choose from -- Research Paper Viewpoint Technical Paper Conceptual Paper Case Study Literature Review General Review

Competition Category: -- Choose from -- Category 1 - High School Category 2 - Undergraduate Category 3 - Graduate

Extended Abstract: doc|docx

Contact details of corresponding author:

Check your email after sending your entry. You must receive an automated submission acknowledgement. First round results are communicated through email.

Accepting submissions until September 30, 2024.

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About the competition

The International Research Competition (IRC) is an epitome of the organization’s commitment to knowledge and research. True to its mission, IIARI upholds the value of research and education for intellectual growth and development. IRC aims to nurture research culture among the students in various education levels.

IRC is an international competition open to all student-researchers across the globe. It brings forth a venue for the high school, undergraduate and graduate students to display their research writing prowess.

1. Objectives

The competition aims to:

• continuously develop strong research culture among students;
• provide platform for the dissemination and publication of student research outputs;
• foster collaboration among student-researchers around the globe; and
• develop camaraderie among fellows in the industry and academic community.

2. Categories

There are three categories of the competition:

Category 1 . High School Students. This competition is open to junior and senior high school students.

Category 2 . Undergraduate Students. This competition is open to undergraduate students in any specializations.

Category 3 . Graduate Students. This competition is open to graduate students both in Masters and Doctorate levels in any specializations.

IRC has three levels namely: first, second and final round.

First round . The competitors submit the extended abstract ( download the format ) of their paper during the first round of the competition. All submissions are through the online submission form. The panel of evaluators choose the papers to continue to the second round of the competition.

Second round . The competitors submit the full manuscript of their paper ( download title page  and  download anonymous file ), supporting evidence (student identification, proof of enrollment or certificate of graduation) and registration fee of $40 (P2,000 for Philippine competitors). The panel of evaluators choose maximum ten (10) papers from each category to advance to the final round of the competition. All accepted papers will be published in the proceedings journal. 

Final round . The top papers are called for an online panel interview. There will be one winner per category.

HOW WINNER IS DETERMINED?

First round.

The chair and co-chair vote to "ACCEPT" or "REJECT" each submission in the three categories. After the votes are casted, they will be tallied to determine any split decision. A third evaluator will be called to make the final decision on the split decision. The final number of second round qualifiers will be announced. Only the qualifiers will be sent notice of acceptance via email.

SECOND ROUND

The qualifiers will be given sufficient time to complete their paper and submit the full paper in proper format in order to register for the competition. Any qualifier who complied with all the requirements (full paper, proof of enrolment/graduation, registration fee, complete registration form) will be the second round finalists. The anonymous full papers will be evaluated by a separate panel comprising 60% of the total scores. Each category has different set of two evaluators. At the end of round two, maximum ten papers enter the final round.

FINAL ROUND

Important due dates, 1. scope of research.

There are four key areas: (1) education; (2) business and finance; (3) social sciences and (4) information technology. The competition accepts any topic within its scope and coverage. The submitted article needs to have strong empirical evidence and make significant contribution to the field. It should have strong theoretical and/or methodological literature. The submission is an original article, not have been nor considered for publishing elsewhere. The author must obtain permission for any used copyrighted materials within the article. The competition only accepts articles in English.

The total word count including references for Category 1 must be 3,000 to 5,000. Meanwhile, the Category 2 and 3 requires 6,000 to 8,000 words including references. There is maximum of 5 authors in one article.

2. Eligibility

The competition is open to currently enrolled students. Authors need to provide valid identification or proof of their enrollment. In case of a team, all the authors must be currently enrolled during the academic year at the time of the competition.

Competitors can use a previously written thesis or dissertation as part of their academic requirement by providing a written certification from the school allowing its use. The paper should have not been published nor considered for publication. Students can use academic papers written from 2021 to 2023. If in case the author had graduated, certificate of graduation should be provided.

The authors are allowed to have mentors or advisors as co-authors. Clearly specify in the manuscript if advisor.

3. Accepted papers

All papers will be published in  The Research Probe , the proceedings journal. In addition, some papers can be invited to be published for free in the relevant IIARI journals. Should the author withdraw from the competition after acceptance, a written notice should be sent to the committee at least 7 days before the scheduled final round of the competition.  

4. Selection criteria

The finalist in the first and second rounds of the competitions will be chosen through the following criteria:

• Strong empirical evidence - 10%
• Strong contribution to the field - 30%
• Background and related work (15)
• Methodology (20)
• Results and Discussion (20)
• Conclusion (5)

During the final round of the competition, the criteria for the selection include:

• Manuscript Evaluation - 60%
• Panel Interview - 40%

Prizes and awards

One winner will be announced per category who will receive the following prizes:

Category 1. USD100 (P5000), Certificate and Plaque

Category 2. USD150 (P7500), Certificate and Plaque

Category 3. USD200 (P10000), Certificate and Plaque

The second and third placers in each category receive certificate and medal. The winning advisor/mentor also receives certificate. The non-winners receive e-certificate of recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there any registration fee.

A: The registration fee is $40 (P2,000) for papers accepted in the second round. There is no payment for the paper submission in the first round of the competition.

What certificates I will receive?

If you register to the competition, you will automatically receive certificate of recognition (as finalist), certificate of publication (proceedings journal), certificate of presentation (conference) and certificate of training (conference).

Can I withdraw my paper from the competition?

A: Yes. You may withdraw your paper after acceptance after a written notice to the competition committee at least seven (7) days before the scheduled evaluation.

Can I submit an on-going study?

Yes. You may submit for the Round 1 of the competition. If chosen as finalist, you need to submit the full manuscript.

Can I submit a research article not within my specialization?

Yes. All papers within the competition scope and coverage can be submitted.

Can I submit a study previously conducted?

Yes. You may submit studies conducted from 2022 to 2023.

In case of a team, should all members appear in the panel interview?

All authors should appear in the panel interview except for the advisor or mentor when included as co-author.

If we have further questions and clarifications, how we can communicate with the committee?

For further queries, you can send email to [email protected] or send WhatsApp message to (+63) 916 387 3537.

Committee Members

Dr. Ariel E. San Jose

Dr. Zelalem Zekarias Oliso

Co-chairman

Dr. Flip Schutte

South Africa

Alexander G. Killip Jr.

Philippines

Dr. Carol Linda Kingston

Dr. Uchechukwu Amadi

Dr. Jonelson C. Escandallo

Dr. Jahfet N. Nabayra

Dr. Lynard Bobby L. Asirit

Dr. Amir Rezaei

Ma. Teresa Escano

Dr. Almighty C. Tabuena

Dr. Etriya Etriya

Dr. Maria Azela Tamayo

Need help in manuscript writing.

The manuscript must include pertinent information of the author/s including name/s, name of school, address and email address. The corresponding author, in case of multiple authors, must be properly indicated. There is maximum of 5 authors in one article.

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INYAS National Competition for Research Excellence 2023

Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS) is pleased to announce its National Competition for Research Excellence 2023 in 5 research areas. The requirements for each award vary and thus the candidates are advised to go through the requirements carefully.

Last date for submission is on 30 th of June 2023 @ 11:59 PM

General guidelines:

• Applicants can apply for a maximum of 2 categories. These should be submitted separately.
• Those who have applied in previous rounds are not eligible.
• For most categories, only those who have received their PhD degree or have submitted their thesis in 2022 (1 st  January 2022 to 31 st December 2022) are eligible to apply. Proofs will have to be uploaded. This might vary with awards. Please check eligibility for each award carefully.
• Candidates can make only one submission for each category. In case more than one application is received from an applicant for a particular category, the submission shall be disqualified.
• In order to apply, the candidates should first select the category from dropdown menu below. This will direct them to the specific submission form.
• Candidates will receive a confirmation email of submission.
• You must keep the documents ready as per the requirements given below. You will also be required to submit a proof of eligibility (thesis submission certificate/degree certificate as .jpg).
• A reference /consent letter from Guide will be required if you are shortlisted for final round.

The results are expected to be announced in July-August 2023. In case of any queries, please contact at [email protected]

  A) Best Research in Natural Nanofibers with Societal Impact

Sponsored by  Mudrika Khandelwal, Associate Professor, Cellulose and Composites Group, IIT Hyderabad.  Research area:  Natural nanofibrous bear a huge potential in providing sustainable solutions for various societal problems in health and environment. This award is to acknowledge the research contribution in applied research where natural nanofibers (fibres below 100 nm originating from natural sources) or their modified forms are utilised in the area of healthcare and environmental remediation.

Eligibility:

• Ph.D. students from any discipline, graduated or submitted thesis in the year 2022 from any institute, university or R&D lab in India are eligible to apply.
• They must have published at least one paper in a peer reviewed international journal as first author.

Form of submission:  A graphical abstract with a 500 words description of the work which can be easily understood by non-scientific community and soft copies of their publications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to make a 15 min presentation before the selection committee in the second and final round. The write-up should quantify the impact of research on society and environment.

Winner will receive  INR 10,000/- and a certificate.

https://youtu.be/7KUiPQxrjA0

B) Best PhD Thesis in the area of Carbon Materials

Sponsored by  Chandra Shekhar Sharma, Professor, Carbon Lab, IIT Hyderabad.

Research Area:   Carbon is nature’s building block and one of the most versatile engineering materials. Carbon materials have received tremendous attention in a variety of applications including energy, environment and healthcare. This award is instituted to appreciate the best doctoral research in the area of carbon materials.

• Ph.D. students from any area of Basic Sciences or Applied Engineering who worked in the broad area of carbon materials and have graduated in the year 2022 from any institute, university or R&D lab in India. PhD students who submitted or defended their thesis by 31 st December 2022, are also eligible to apply.
• They must have published at least two papers in peer reviewed international journal (Scopus/Web of Science indexed) as first author.

Form of submission:  Applicants need to submit their PhD thesis synopsis (approved by their supervisor) along with the soft copies of their publications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to make a 15 min presentation before the selection committee in the second and final round.

Winner will receive  INR 10,000/-, certificate and a plaque

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C) Best thesis for Excellence in Nano Innovation

Sponsored by E-Spin Nanotech Pvt Ltd   Research Area:  The award will be given for ground breaking invention in the field of nanotechnology especially in Chemical engineering, Material Sciences and Biological Sciences.  The invention should have a large social impact.

Eligibility : Ph.D. students from any area of Basic Sciences or Applied Engineering who have graduated in the year 2022 from any institute, university or R&D lab in India. PhD students who submitted or defended their thesis by 31 st December 2022 are eligible to apply.

Form of submission:  Presentation (up-to 15 slides) and synopsis (1 page). The presentation should include a business model. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to make a 15 min presentation before the selection committee in the second and final round.

Winner will receive  INR 25,000/- and Certificate

A potential idea may be financially supported by E-Spin Nanotech.

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D) Best PhD Thesis in the area of Electrochemistry

Sponsored by Metrohm India Pvt. Ltd .  Research Area:  Metrohm offers a wide range of services and support for carrying out the state of the art research in the vast field of electrochemistry. This award is instituted to honor the best PhD Thesis the broad area of electrochemistry including advancing the fundamental understanding as well as developing new technological solutions at the forefront of electrochemical research. Some of the applications of electrochemistry include but not limited to areas like energy storage & conversion, corrosion, coatings, electrolysis and sensors.

Eligibility :

• Ph.D. students from any area of Basic Sciences or Applied Engineering who worked in the broad area of electrochemistry and have graduated in the year 2022 from any institute, university or R&D lab in India. Ph.D. students who submitted or defended their thesis by 31 st December 2022 are also eligible to apply.
• They must have published at least two papers in  peer reviewed international journal (Scopus/Web of Science indexed) as first author.

Form of submission:  Applicants need to submit their Ph.D. thesis synopsis (approved by their supervisor) along with the soft copies of their publications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to make a 15 min presentation before the selection committee in the second and final round.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkbz111uCDE&rel=0

E) Sir John Mason Outstanding Thesis for Interdisciplinary Research

Sponsored by Mr Sivaraman, Karaikudi.

Research Area:  Fundamental research carried out in the interdisciplinary fields of Atmospheric Sciences, Astrochemistry and Planetary Sciences.

• Ph.D. students from interdisciplinary fields of Atmospheric Sciences, Astrochemistry and Planetary Sciences graduated or submitted thesis in the year 2022 from any University (and affiliated colleges) and autonomous colleges in India are eligible to apply. In the case of woman candidates, if they have graduated (with Viva) in the year 2021 are also eligible to apply.
• They must have published at least one paper in a peer-reviewed international journal as the first author.

(To promote interdisciplinary research, preference will be given to candidates who had completed Bachelor and Master degree in different areas).

Form of submission:  A graphical abstract with 100 words describing the work which can be easily understood by non-scientific community along with the soft copies of their publications is required. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to make a 15 min presentation before the selection committee in the second and final round.

How to apply: Interested and eligible candidates may apply through the following Google form link.

https://tinyurl.com/inyas-nat-comp-2023

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IEOM Graduate Student Paper Competition

  Sponsored by: EATON Corporation

The IEOM GRADUATE Student Paper Competition sponsored by EATON will recognize outstanding papers in the field of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, service engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management and operations management written by student(s). Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented either onsite or via Zoom at the 2023 India Conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificate. The winning awards will be given at the 2023 India Conference.

Eligibility Criteria

• The submitter must be Graduate/Postgraduate (Masters or Doctoral) student
• Papers can be industry projects as part of a course or co-op/internship, or research projects done at the academic institution.
• Faculty and/or an industry member may serve as an advisor on a project, but the work should primarily be done by the student(s).
• The paper must be written by the student(s) with only minor outside editorial assistance. One or more advisors may appear as co-authors of a paper, but the student must be the ‘first author’.
• The paper is required to be presented either onsite at the Royal Plaza Hotel in New Delhi, or via Zoom, during the 2023 India Conference.

Important Dates Deadline for submission of papers: September 1, 2023.

Paper Guidelines Authors must follow the 2023 IEOM Conference paper guidelines (under Authors menu). Winning papers will be published in the conference proceedings and indexed by Scopus.

Submission Each paper must be submitted  online:  https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=KiKs1US

Judging A group of academics / professionals will serve as judges and evaluate the papers and presentations. Scoring rubrics will be used for both parts of the judging.

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16th Innovations in Software Engineering Conference

Isec 2023 14th innovations in software engineering conference -->, (formerly known as india software engineering conference).

23 - 25 February IIIT Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Announcements

• Welcome to ISEC 2023
• ISEC 2023 technical program is ready.
• ISEC 2023 Keynote details are available here. Keynote Details
• Accepted workshops are available at under program Accepted Workshops
• Research papers registration details are updated at Registration Details
• Use #ISEC2023 on different social media platforms to tag us.

Innovations in Software Engineering Conference, ISEC (Formerly known as India Software Engineering Conference) is the annual conference of iSOFT, the India chapter of ACM SIGSOFT under the umbrella of ACM India. The 16th edition of the conference will be held at IIIT Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. ISEC will bring together researchers and practitioners from across the world to share the results of their work. The goal of the conference is to provide a forum for researchers and practitioners from both academia and industry to meet and share cutting-edge advancements in the field of software engineering.

Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Thursday to Saturday 23 -25 February 2023

Keynote Speakers

Baishakhi Ray Columbia University, USA

David Lo Singapore Management University, Singapore

Satish Chandra Google USA

Aseem Rastogi Microsoft Research, India

Important Dates

All deadlines are 23:59 AOE Time

Research Papers

Abstracts Due: September 03, 2021 24 September 2021, AoE

Full Papers Submission: September 10, 2021 24 September 2021, AoE

Notification of Acceptance: December 03, 2021

Camera Ready Copy Due: December 26, 2021

Workshop Proposals

Proposal Submission Deadline: September 18, 2021

Notification of Acceptance: October 02, 2021

Workshop Date: February 24, 2022

Tutorials & Technical Briefings

Doctoral symposium, acm student research competition (src).

ISEC 2023 will be held as a Hybrid conference

Platinum Sponsors

13th Nani Palkhivala Memorial Research Paper Competition, 2023 by MNLU, Mumbai: Register by Sep 26 [Date Extended]

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• September 26, 2023

About Maharashtra National Law University

Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai is a National Law University located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is ranked one of the Top 10 law Colleges / NLUs in India.

About the Opportunity

The All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (AIFTP), the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Bar Association, and The Goods and Service Tax Practitioners Association of Maharashtra (GSTPAM) in association with Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai are pleased to announce the 13th Nani Palkhivala Memorial Research Paper Competition, 2023.

The topics for this year’s Research Paper for Professionals are:

• Topic 1: GIFT City: Hits & Misses (Direct and Indirect Taxation aspects)
• Topic 2: GST: A good & simple tax – Controversial issues and possible solutions

The topics for this year’s Research Paper for Students are:

• The role of digitalization in widening the Income-tax base
• Whether the activity of a Charitable Trust constitutes a Business under GST?

Each article can be authored by a maximum of two authors. The entries will be judged by the Hon’ble Judges of the High Court and Senior Advocates. The professional must be below the age of 35 as on September 15, 2023. The three best articles will be awarded cash prizes, along with a certificate of merit. The winning research paper will be published in the AIFTP Journal, Journal of GSTPAM, ITATonline website. The entries must reach ITAT Bar Association and MNLU Mumbai (via a Google form that will be shared upon registration) on or before October 06, 2023, by 5:00 P.M. IST.

Presentation

The research article must comprise not less than 7,500 words and not more than 10,000 words including footnotes. The research paper should be typed on A4 size paper; font size of the body of the text must be 12, font type: Times New Roman, 1.5 Spacing, and one-inch margins on each side. Citing and referencing should be as per OSCOLA 4th Edition

Important Dates

• Last Date to Register: September 26, 2022
• Last date of submission of Research Papers: October 06, 2022.

Registration Process

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CfP: 13th Padma Vibhushan N.A. Palkhivala Research Paper Competition 2023 by MNLU, Mumbai [Cash Prizes Worth Rs.22k]: Register by Sep 26

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Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai in association with All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (Western Zone), Income-tax Appellate Tribunal Bar Association, Mumbai & Goods and Services Tax Practitioners’ Association, Maharashtra is organizing the 13th Padma Vibhushan N.A. Palkhivala Research Paper Competition 2023 for both Students and Professionals .

About MNLU, Mumbai

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act 2014 on 20th March 2014, is one of the premier National Law Universities in India. The University advanced legal education and promotes society-oriented research in legal studies for the advancement of the societal life of the people in the country.

About AIFTP

The All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (AIFTP) is an association of Advocates, Chartered Accountants, and Tax Practitioners in India. The Federation was established in 1976. It includes 138 tax associations and 8900 individual members including leading senior advocates and Chartered Accountants. It is an association formed by those who perform as taxation law practitioners in India. The body was an initiative of Nanabhoy Palkhivala Its head office is in Mumbai.

The Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal Bar Association Mumbai was formed on 18th November 1965. Its representation is mainly in respect of issues relating to the Incometax Appellate Tribunal to various authorities. The Income-tax Appellate Tribunal has always acted for Judicial independence of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal when there was a threat of interference from executives in the administration of Justice.

About GSTPAM

The Goods & Services Tax Practitioners’ Association of Maharashtra (formerly known as The Sales Tax Practitioners’ Association of Maharashtra / STPAM) is a State-level body of Sales Tax Practitioners established in the year 1951.

The Association has its membership spread all over the State of Maharashtra comprising Tax Practitioners and other professionals such as Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, Company Secretaries andAdvocates practicing in GST, VAT, Service tax, and allied laws. The Association has Regional Centres at district places to cater to the needs of members practicing in various districts of Maharashtra.

About the Competition

The Research Paper Competition aims to attract the brightest legal minds from across the nation and provide them with a platform to demonstrate their proficiency in articulating legal arguments in writing.

This competition not only encourages participants to explore innovative legal perspectives but also nurtures the development of effective communication and research skills that are vital in the legal profession.

The topics for this year’s Research Paper for Students are:

• The role of digitalization in widening the Income-tax base.
• Whether the activity of a Charitable Trust constitute a Business under GST?

The topics for this year’s Research Paper for Professionals are:

• GIFT City: Hits & Misses (Direct and Indirect Taxation aspects).
• GST: A good & simple tax – Controversial issues and possible solutions.

Submission Guidelines

• Each article can be authored by a maximum of two authors. The entries will be judged by a panel of eminent professionals and judges.
• The professional must be below the age of 35 as of September 15, 2023.
• Plagiarism will not be tolerated.

Formatting Guidelines

• The research article must comprise not less than 7,500 words and not more than 10,000 words including footnotes.
• The research paper should be typed on A4 size paper; font size of the body of the text must be 12, font type: Times New Roman, 1.5 Spacing, and one-inch margins on each side.
• Citing and referencing should be as per OSCOLA 4th Edition.
• A Certificate of Merit and a cash prize shall be awarded to each of the three best research papers.
• First prize Rs. 10,000/-
• Second prize Rs. 7,500/-
• Third prize Rs. 5,000/-
• The Best Articles will be published in the Souvenir which will be released on the occasion of the 13th Nani A. Palkhivala Memorial National Tax Moot Court Competition.
• The Best articles will also be published along with a photograph of the participants in the AIFTP Journal, Journal of GSTPAM, and ITAT online website.
• All winners shall be declared at the valedictory ceremony.

How to Register?

Interested candidates can apply through the link provided below.

Registration Fee

Kindly note that there are no registration fees for participating in the Research Paper Competition.

Important Dates

• Registration Open and Release of Brochure: August 12, 2023
• Deadline of Registration: September 26, 2023
• Research Paper Submission Date: October 6, 2023

Contact Details

Student Co-ordinators

• Neetya Shah: +91 99870 29239
• Saumya Bhargava: +91 88511 56951

For any queries, please email at: [email protected] .

Click here to register.

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Does the student have to write the article on only one topic or on both topics??

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