Doctoral Colloquium
About Doctoral Colloquium
The Faculty of Management Studies at the Open University of Sri Lanka extends an invitation to doctoral candidates globally in Management and Entrepreneurship to participate in the virtual Doctoral Colloquium of the 4th International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME 2025). This interactive forum connects doctoral students with the wider research community, providing a platform for sharing experiences, reflecting on research motivations, and receiving constructive feedback from peers and experienced scholars on research methodologies and outcomes.
Objectives of the Doctoral Colloquium
Provide a vibrant stage for doctoral students to showcase their latest doctoral research progress.
Expose students to a rich array of research perspectives that can enhance and refine their doctoral studies.
Foster a robust network of relationships among doctoral students and academics.
Offer pathways for students to publish their research in prestigious academic journals.
Benefits to the participants
Obtain invaluable feedback on your research work to refine and enhance it further.
Network with renowned scholars in the field and other doctoral students from local and international universities.
Gain knowledge and understanding of research studies conducted by academics across various fields.
Be recognized as an outstanding paper presenter and receive a certificate.
Mode of presentation
The paper presentations for the Doctoral Colloquium of ICOME 2025 will be conducted virtually. Participants are required to submit pre-recorded videos of their presentations.
Important Dates:
Event Name | Event Deadline |
Calling for Full Papers | 02nd April 2025 |
Deadline of Full Paper Submission | 31st May 2025 |
Full Paper Acceptance Notification | 30th July 2025 |
Final Paper and Recorded Video Submission | 31st July 2025 |
Early Bird Registration | 14th August 2025 |
Late Registration | 31st August 2025 |
Conference Venue
The Doctoral Colloquium will be held virtually, hosted by the Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka.
Registration Fee
Early Bird Registration
- Local Scholars: LKR 5,000
- Foreign Scholars: USD 100
Regular Registration
- Local Scholars: LKR 6,000
- Foreign Scholars: USD 120
EXTENDED ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Doctoral students from both local and international universities are invited to submit extended abstracts. Submissions should align with the broader field of Management and Entrepreneurship and must be prepared with the consent of the research supervisor. Detailed guidelines will be provided upon registration.
.
Doctoral colloquium committee
- Dr. Prajna Seneviratne
- Dr. S.M.D.C.W. Senarathne (Coordinator): smdse@ou.ac.lk
- Ms. Methma Ashvini Herathmenike
Contact
- Tell: +94 779609079