INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE

About IIFT

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), established in 1963, is an autonomous institution under the Government of India specializing in trade education and research. IIFT Kolkata offers Doctoral and MDP programs in economics and management disciplines.

About MDRC 2025

• Earlier editions of Management Doctoral and Researcher’s Colloquium (MDRC) organized by the Research Division of IIFT Kolkata has received awide recognition from the researchers across various Universities and Institutions in India.
• Opportunity to discuss ongoing researchwith other doctoral students and leading academicians in the field of management.
• Attract Doctoral Scholars working in various fields of Management and Economics,which will help in knowledge sharing, understanding and promoting the best practices/barriers and motivate researchers to address the new research gaps/issues

Call for Papers

• Open to all doctoral students and faculty members who have submitted their doctoral thesis or currently pursuing Ph.D. programme in the field of Management and Economics
• Scholars may submit their Abstract / Full paper in two ways:

Type I – Research Design: For early-stage Ph.D. scholars focusing on literature survey, research gaps, and methodology.

Type II – Advanced Research: For scholars with near-completion or completed theses, focusing on results and implications.

Click here to download the brochure for detailed submission guidelines.

Key Benefits

• Publication in the "Book of Abstracts" or ABDC-listed journals.
• Workshops on SEM, Bibliometrix, ISM, and more.
• Best Paper Awards in multiple domains.

Important Dates

• Registration Starts: 1 July 2025
• Paper Submission Deadline: 1 October 2025
• Acceptance Notification: 20 November 2025
• Registration Closes: 25 November 2025

Registration

Fee - 2000 INR + 18% GST (nonrefundable)

For International Ph.D. Scholars Registrationfee is $28 (including GST)

Check the brochure for details for accomodation and other fees.

Register: Click Here

Contact

For any further information or related query on submission or registration, please contact us on

Email: mdrc_iiftk@iift.edu / researchkol@iift.edu

Phone: 033-35014500 (Ext. 2256 / 5006)

Website: www.iift.ac.in