PMRC 2022: Public Management Research Conference 2022 Phoenix, AZ, United States, May 25-28, 2022 |
Conference website | https://www.pmrc2022.com/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=pmrc2022 |
Submission deadline | November 2, 2021 |
Call for Proposals
2022 Public Management Research Conference
Public management at extremes: Climate, borders, and politics
The University of Arizona and Arizona State University are excited to open the call for proposals for the 2022 Public Management Research Conference (PMRC), sponsored by the Public Management Research Association (PMRA). The conference will be held May 25-28, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ. Contingency plans are being developed in the event that COVID-19 related restrictions prevent an in-person event. We welcome proposals on all topics relevant to public management and administration, including but not limited to topics connected to the conference theme.
Individual Paper Proposals
The program committee welcomes paper proposals (3000 characters with spaces or fewer) featuring high-quality empirical and theoretical research as well as research designs. Individuals may submit no more than two paper proposals.
Empirical paper proposals will be evaluated based on the significance and quality of the research question, design, methods, data, and implications. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches are all welcome.
Theoretical paper proposals will be evaluated based on the extent to which the proposal provides insight into a compelling public management subject, identifies foundational assumptions and key concepts, and results in meaningful critiques of accepted theory, asserts guiding propositions or testable hypotheses, or develops helpful conceptual frameworks and research agendas.
Research design proposals are also encouraged. One of the most crucial times for input about a research project is at the design stage. We invite detailed, theoretically-driven research design proposals. Research design proposals will be evaluated based on the significance and quality of the research question, design, and potential implications.
Panel Proposals
The program committee encourages the submission of complete panels consisting of four individual papers and a chair. Panel submissions should bring together complementary papers that tackle compelling research questions or subjects of study in public management.
Panel proposals should include a panel title and description (3000 characters with spaces or fewer), as well as four individual paper proposals (3000 characters with spaces or fewer for each) - each submitted separately. The panel submission should include information on the panel chair. Each of the papers in the panel will be evaluated separately on whether the submission meets the criteria for individual paper submissions. The panel organizer should submit the panel proposal, indicating the four associated paper proposals and the chair. To facilitate the review process, the paper author(s) should submit the paper proposal separately, indicating the associated panel. Individuals may submit no more than two paper proposals (inclusive of panel papers).
Panels should incorporate diverse participants (e.g., gender, race, institution, rank, method, etc.).
The program committee may alter panels to remove individual papers that do not meet review criteria or to add an individual paper submission that fits well with the panel, particularly if dropouts occur. The program committee plans to do so sparingly.
Poster Presentations
PMRC 2022 will expand opportunities for conference participation and traditional conference content through a series of interactive poster sessions. Get feedback on your research! To encourage participation from researchers at all levels, there will be cash prizes for design, innovation, and content. Other academic fields have elevated the status of poster sessions at conferences - PMRC 2022 offers a unique opportunity to do this. The program committee welcomes poster proposals (3000 characters with spaces or fewer).
Methods Demonstration and Data Visualization Posters—PMRC 2022 will expand the scope of methods demonstrations and data visualization efforts by encouraging researchers to present posters on both new methodological applications and data visualization techniques. While paper proposals have traditionally been assessed based on methodological and theoretical/conceptual contributions, we envision this session as a place where scholars can engage in more technical discussions of methods applications and data visualizations.
Null-findings and Replications Posters —Public administration and management scholars are increasingly interested in publication of replication studies and well-designed studies culminating in null-findings. Both types of studies are critical to science and the advancement of knowledge. We hope that by actively seeking out these studies, we can continue to elevate their importance while also providing authors feedback on their work.
Traditional Posters—The traditional poster track enables participation in the conference program without the commitment of a full-length paper. This is an ideal opportunity to present and get feedback on research designs, descriptive studies, and network analysis.
Percolator Sessions
Percolator sessions offer an opportunity to join colleagues in facilitated discussions about significant and timely issues in public administration and management. These are participatory sessions in which an individual or team convenes a discussion about a specific topic. These topics could cover a wide variety of issues linked to research, teaching, or the profession. Proposals for percolator sessions must be submitted through the online system and include the following information: 1) Title, 2) Statement of objectives and importance to the field, 3) Detail on the length and format of the session, 4) Names and affiliations of session organizers and leaders, and 5) Ideal number of participants. The proposal should not exceed 7500 characters with spaces.
Pre-Conference Workshops
The conference will feature a limited number of pre-conference workshops to be held on Wednesday May 25, 2022. These sessions are meant to be engaged learning opportunities. We encourage workshop proposals on any topic that has significant potential for advancing public management research and impact. Sessions/workshops will typically be planned as half day or full day. Proposals for pre-conference sessions and workshops must be submitted through the online system and include the following information: 1) Title, 2) Statement of objectives and importance to the field, 3) Detail on the length and format of the session, 4) Names and affiliations of session organizers and leaders, and 5) Ideal number of participants. The proposal should not exceed 7500 characters with spaces in length.
University-Sponsored Webinars on Special Public Management Topics
PMRA is seeking proposals for webinars that will be hosted entirely online – enabling participation from around the world. These webinars will provide access to PMRC content for those members who cannot travel to PMRC 2022. Sponsorship involves planning, advertising, and executing the webinar. Proposals should provide an overview of the topic and its importance to the public management field, identify invited speakers and discussants, propose a time length, specify a contact person, the time zone in which the webinar will take place, specify the online platform to be used, and verify that there will be technical support.
Additional Information
All proposals will be evaluated using a double-blind peer review process with a review team providing recommendations to the program committee. Individuals may submit no more than two paper proposals (including single-authored and co-authored papers, and those associated with panels). Individuals will be limited to two paper acceptances (at least one of which must be multi-authored) and may present only once.
Submission Instructions
PMRC 2022 is using EasyChair, an online conference management system, for all proposals. To submit any type of proposal, create an account in EasyChair at https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=pmrc2022. Once you have an active account and are logged on, please select “submit as author” for all types of proposal submissions, you will then be able to select the type of submission you would like to make.
All proposals must be submitted no later than November 2, 2021.
Notifications of proposal acceptance or rejection will be sent around February 1, 2022. If a proposal is accepted, the presenter must register for the conference.
Persons interested in serving as panel chairs for sessions assembled for individual papers should email pmrcaz@gmail.com.
If you have any other questions, comments, or concerns regarding conference submissions, please contact pmrcaz@gmail.com.
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Key Dates
Proposals Due: November 2, 2021
Proposal Acceptances/Rejections Announced: ~February 1, 2022