Rama Devi Women's University,Bhubaneswar

Odisha Research Conclave – 2026

About the Conclave Theme Guidelines Registration

The Odisha Research Conclave (ORC–2026) is envisioned as a premier platform for bringing together researchers, academicians, scientists, innovators, industry leaders, policymakers, research scholars and practitioners to deliberate upon emerging knowledge frontiers and translate research into meaningful societal impact.

The Conclave seeks to foster an interdisciplinary and collaborative research ecosystem that connects Ideas to Impact.

ORC–2026 will provide a vibrant forum for presenting cutting-edge research, sharing innovative ideas, establishing research collaborations and exploring pathways for translating knowledge into solutions for contemporary societal, technological, economic and environmental challenges.

Rama Devi Women’s University, a leading women's university in Odisha, places strong emphasis on quality teaching, research, innovation, inclusiveness and women's empowerment. Its research ecosystem encompasses diverse disciplines including sciences, humanities, social sciences, commerce, education, technology and interdisciplinary studies.

"Bridging Knowledge Horizons: Ideas to Impact"

The theme reflects the need to move beyond the generation of knowledge towards its translation, application and societal impact. It reflects the need to move beyond the generation of knowledge towards its meaningful application.

ORC-2026 will explore how interdisciplinary research, emerging technologies, indigenous knowledge, innovation and collaborative scholarship can address complex societal challenges and contribute to sustainable and inclusive development.

Abstract Submission and Poster Presentation Guidelines

Theme: "Bridging Knowledge Horizons: Ideas to Impact"

Abstracts from faculty members and research scholars funded under Mukhyamantri Research and Innovation Fellowship Program (MRIP, erstwhile OURIIP) for all branches of study, viz., Science, Social Science, Language and Literature, Education, Commerce and Management, Engineering Sciences, and Legal Studies, are called for presentation in the ORC- 2026. Participation of MRIP seed fund beneficiaries and research scholars of 2024 and 2025 are mandatory; earlier batches are also requested to submit their abstract. Researchers active under the various Research Centers of Excellence (RCoEs) funded by OHEPEE and leading/participating projects funded by various funding agencies such as DST, ANRF/SERB, DBT, CSIR, ICSSR, ICPR, ICHR, ICMR, BRNS, DRDO, UGC, S&T Dept., Odisha, etc. are also invited to submit their abstracts.

1. General Submission Requirements

Submission should be prepared in MS Word format and uploaded in the abstract submission link. The file size must be within 100 KB.

a. Title:
A concise, descriptive, and clear title with font size 14 pt. Times New Roman (TNR), bold all letters and capitalize the first letter (Title Case).

b. Author(s) and Affiliations:
Provide full names of all authors with institutional affiliation of each author (e.g., Department name, University) and Mark the presenting author with an asterisk (*).

c. Abstract Content: (within 250 words, TNR 12 pt. and 1.5 line spacing).
The content must include a brief background of the research, explaining the problem being addressed, Objectives, a Summarized approach, methodologies, or techniques used in the research (mention tools or experiments if applicable), a concise summary of the main findings of the study and Conclusion with future scope.

d. Keywords:
Provide 3–5 keywords separated by semicolons.

2. Abstract Structure

Sample abstract organized as below:

Title of the Abstract (14 pt. Times New Roman)

gfvujbg Sharma, cghnb Kumar Patel*

Department of dyhunmjim, Your University,
Place, Odisha.
Correspondence: email Id@gmail.com

Please paste the text within 250 words following the descriptive instruction for preparation of abstract as given below.

KEY WORDS: shgj; asjhgd; sgdkd; hsjdhd; hjskdiei

3. Submission Process

Online Submission: Abstracts must be submitted through the abstract submission link provided in the website of Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar (https://rdwu.ac.in/orc-2026.aspx).

Important Notes

Ensure that your abstract is free from plagiarism, typographical and grammatical errors.
Submissions should present original work that has not been previously published or presented at another conference.
The presenting research scholar must register for the Odisha Research Conclave and present the poster.
We look forward for your participation in the Odisha Research Conclave 2026.

Poster presentation Guidelines

Poster dimensions: 3ft X 4ft
Posters must include: concise title, author(s) with affiliation(s), introduction, methodology, results, discussion, acknowledgment and references.
Presenters are requested to remain with their posters during the designated session to interact with delegates and answer questions.

NO REGISTRATION FEE

Important Dates

Activity	Date
Registration Starts	30th September, 2026
Last Date of Registration	15th October, 2026
Abstract Submission Starts	30th September, 2026
Last Date of Abstract Submission	15th October, 2026

Registration for ORC 2026

Registration Link

Abstract Submission

Abstract Submission Link

Abstracts from faculty members and research scholars funded under Mukhyamantri Research and Innovation Fellowship Program (MRIP, erstwhile OURIIP) for all branches of study, viz., Science, Social Science, Language and Literature, Education, Commerce and Management, Engineering Sciences, and Legal Studies, are called for presentation in the ORC-2026.

Participation of MRIP seed fund beneficiaries and research scholars of 2024 and 2025 is mandatory; participation for earlier batches is optional.

Researchers active under the various Research Centres of Excellence (RCoEs) funded by OHEPEE and leading/participating projects funded by various funding agencies such as DST, ANRF/SERB, DBT, CSIR, ICSSR, ICPR, ICHR, ICMR, BRNS, DRDO, UGC, S&T Dept., Odisha, etc., are also invited to participate.

The Conclave aims to promote the translation of research outcomes into practical solutions, policy inputs and community-oriented initiatives, thereby contributing to sustainable development, women-led development, and the broader vision of a knowledge-driven and innovation-led Viksit Odisha and Viksit Bharat.