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Student and Early Career Researcher Best Paper Awards

The Student and Early Career Researcher Best Paper Awards will be presented to recognise the most outstanding research papers submitted by students and early career professionals in the fields of Criminology, Victimology, and related subjects. Awards will be given in two categories, with two book prizes in each category, sponsored by Emerald Publishing.

For Early Career Researcher Category:

Open to working professionals under the age of 35 who are working, engaged in research, or practicing in fields related to Criminology, Victimology, Criminal Justice, Law or other related field.
Applicants must have completed their highest degree (Master's, MPhil or PhD) in Criminology, Victimology, Criminal Justice, Law or other related field within the last 5 years.
Open to academics, practitioners, researchers, policy analysts, and other professionals in relevant fields.
The applicant must be the first author of the submitted paper. Only the first author will be eligible for the prize.

Submission Guidelines:

Research paper should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words in length, including references. The paper should include 250-300 words abstract.
The paper must be formatted in Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
Only the Harvard Style of referencing should be used. For Harvard Style referencing guidelines, visit: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/how-to/authoring-editing-reviewing/use-harvard-reference-system
Best paper award is open only to participants who have submitted their abstract and registered for the conference.
The paper must be previously unpublished and must not have been submitted to any other competition or made public in any form until the committee reaches its decision.
Authors should avoid using AI or AI-assisted tools to write their papers.
Submissions should focus on empirical research rather than being purely descriptive or theoretical.

Submission Procedure:

Submit your full papers following the guidelines above, along with an updated Curriculum Vitae. Please clearly indicate which category you are applying for in your submission.

Students must also submit a full-time student status confirmation letter from the Head of their Department (if at a university) or from the Principal (if at a college).
Early Career Researchers must submit a brief statement (maximum 300 words) outlining their current professional role and research experience, along with the copy of their highest degree.

Submit your paper along with the required documents via email to programme@icgcv.com.

Deadline for Submission: 31st July 2025 by 23:59 Indian Standard Time.The awards committee will rigorously review each submitted paper and notify the winning candidates before the conference. Selection will be based solely on the quality of the research paper, including the research topic, methodology, and contribution to the fields of Criminology, Victimology, and Criminal Justice.

For Student Category:

Open to full-time students (UG/PG/MPhil/PhD) enrolled in Criminology, Victimology, Criminal Justice, or Law programs.
Students enrolled in part-time, online, or distance education programs are not eligible.
The student must be under the age of 30.
Open to all student participants, including international students.
The student must be the first author of the submitted paper. Only the first author will be eligible for the prize.

Eligibility Criteria

ICGCV 2025 - Conference Fellowship

ICGCV 2025 is pleased to announce fellowships for 15 dedicated full-time student participants, including undergraduate (UG) students, postgraduate (PG) students, and PhD research scholars, attending our upcoming conference. This initiative aims to support participants facing financial constraints, enabling them to engage fully in the conference without financial burden.

The fellowship will cover the full conference fees and provide shared accommodation for three nights. A total of 15 fellowships are available, distributed as follows: five for undergraduate (UG) students, five for postgraduate (PG) students, and five for PhD research scholars.

This fellowship is designed to motivate student participants, enhance their academic knowledge, and provide an invaluable opportunity to participate in a vibrant scholarly environment. We encourage all eligible participants to apply and take advantage of this excellent opportunity to expand their academic horizons and network with peers in their fields.

Eligibility criteria for the fellowship

The fellowship is open to full-time students (UG/PG/MPhil/PhD) enrolled in Criminology, Victimology, Criminal Justice, or Law programs. Students in part-time, online, or distance education programs are not eligible.
The student must be under the age of 30.
The fellowship is open to both Indian as well as international student participants.
The student must submit an abstract for the conference. The student can co-author a paper but must be the first author and must present at the conference.

Submission Procedure: The eligible students should submit the following document for the fellowship consideration:

Update Curriculum Vitae.
Abstract as per the guidelines.
Statement of Purpose from the students about their need for financial assistance.
Students must submit a full student status confirmation letter from the Head of the Department (if at a university) or from the Principal (if at a college).
One Letter of Recommendation from a senior faculty or professor in the field of Criminology, Victimology, Criminal Justice and Law.

Each submitted application will undergo a rigorous and extensive review by the awards committee. The winning candidate will be notified before the conference. Equal weightage will be given to all components of the application package, which includes the Curriculum Vitae, the abstract of the proposed presentation, the Statement of Purpose, and a Letter of Recommendation. The eligible students should submit all the required documented to info@icgcv.com. Deadline for Submission: 15th May 2025 by 23:59 Indian Standard Time.