ICIEMC 2025 opens the possibility to run for a prize of Best Thesis in… (Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Strategy, Tourism, Technology). Special Distinctions may be granted, as well.

Who may apply for the prize:

To be eligible, applicants must have defended their thesis (Master in Science or PhD) in 2023 or in 2024. Proof of defense will be requested for selected applicants for the prize.

How to participate:

* send an abstract of your thesis (500 – 1000 words), together with the title, author name, supervisor(s) name(s), degree, scientific area of the degree, institution that granted the degree and country to isca-iciemc@ua.pt before May 12, 2025.

* indicate in the email the date when you defended your thesis.

How is the selection performed:

* a scientific committee is composed, with professors with teaching and research experience in the areas indicated in the call (Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Strategy, Tourism, Technology)

* the selection takes place, and each thesis is evaluated based on: originality, impact on professional practices, quality of writing, quality of scientific methodology and quality of scientific execution (20% for each of these criteria).

* all selected submissions are invited for virtual presentation to ICIEMC 2025 (no fee for conference entry), with a maximum 10′ presentation in a specific session included in the conference programme.

* all participants will need to register using the registration form, by June 12, 2025.

* winners for each category are communicated at the end of the conference, in the closing session.

Note that only theses presented at the conference will be eligible for the awards.

For any doubts regarding the Call for Theses, please contact isca-iciemc@ua.pt.