To participate in the competition, it is essential to carefully read and follow the provided guidelines for preparing the abstract and, if subsequently requested, a 10-minute oral video presentation recording.

• It is crucial that your research work presented in the abstract is original (i.e. not previously published as of Feb 2024), and concisely and accurately presented. Please note that only one abstract per presenting author will be accepted for the competition. Industry professionals cannot have more than 10 years of work experience since terminal scientific degree.
• Please submit your abstract under the category
  Ph.D. | Post Doctoral | Industry : For individuals pursuing Ph.D., Post Doctoral Trainees, and Industry Professionals. This category includes Ph.D.(s) who graduated within the last six months and Post Docs who left traineeship within the last six months.
• Presenting author’s submission must reflect work performed in Europe or presenting author must be registered in an institution in Europe.
• The abstract should be no more than an 800 words summary of research findings and up to two (2) images. The format should include Title, Author/s, Affiliation, Purpose, Methods, Results, Conclusion, and References (optional). Title, author/s, affiliation, and any references will not be counted towards 800 words. In optional REFERENCES section, reference any previously published material used in your research. Reviewers will be blinded, such that author/s and affiliation will not be available to reviewers during the review process. Other abstract elements should not reveal authors’ identity or affiliation.
• In a blinded fashion, abstracts will be reviewed and scored based on the following:
  1. Is the CONCLUSION of the research data driven?
  2. How EXCITING/NOVEL will viewers find this research?
  3. How well does the RESEARCH incrementally advance its field?
  4. Is the abstract WELL WRITTEN?
  5. Does the abstract reflect/follow INSTRUCTIONS? (e.g., related to dissolution, word count, does not reveal authors’ identify)

• Potential reasons for an abstract not progressing include:
  
  1. Failure to follow format guidelines (Purpose, Methods, Results, Conclusions, References [optional]).
     Lack of data.
  2. Inconsistent or ambiguous data.
     Lack of novelty or innovation.
  3. Acknowledgements were included in the abstract, preventing a blind review.
  4. Affiliation or company name(s) were included in the abstract, preventing a blind review (product names are permitted).
     Commerciality.
  5. Reviews of literature.
  6. Previously published research.

• Please submit all abstracts through the online portal within provided deadline as indicated in 'Key Timelines'. Abstracts received after the deadline will not be considered. (Abstract submission link is provided under 'How to Participate?' menu above)
• All abstracts will undergo a thorough review process by a team of experienced experts in the field. Following the review, the selection committee will announce their decision on the online portal and notify candidates via email. Some abstracts will progress, and those authors will be invited to prepare a ten-minute (maximum) recorded video presentation. This video presentation must be submitted on the online portal by the deadline given in 'Key Timelines'. If you are selected to submit a video recording presentation, please make sure to carefully review the presentation format and submission instructions available on the online portal. The uploaded video will be considered for all rounds of the competition. After the evaluation of the video presentations, a few candidates will be selected to give a live presentation. The candidates selected to do a live presentation will be announced on the online portal.
• The live online presentation will be a national event, featuring an on-line, professional gathering of students, faculty, researchers, and industry delegates. Refer 'Key Timelines' for the schedule. The live presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session with a panel of judges. We encourage all to attend the event.
• Each category will have potentially three prizes: first prize, second prize, and third prize. The first prize in each category is USD1000, the second prize is USD750, and the third prize is USD500. There are six potential prizes in total for the two categories. The announcement of the winners will be made on the online portal, and they will also be notified via email.
• One finalist will be selected to compete in the international DRPI competition, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their work on a global stage.
• The international event will also take place online as per schedule given in 'Key Timelines'. Additional information regarding the event will be released on the website, and we strongly encourage all participants to stay up to date by checking the website regularly for the latest updates and details.
• The winner of the DRPI World finals event shall receive a prize of USD2000 under each category.