IIL is proud to create endowed scholarships in the name of Dr. Harold Kerzner to support project management education and excellence, in partnership with Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF).
 

Dr. Kerzner is a globally recognized expert on project, program, and portfolio management, innovation and strategic planning. For 50 years, Dr. Kerzner has shared vital guidance for making project management a strategic tool for competitive advantage and helping companies around the world build a powerful foundation for company improvement and excellence.

The Kerzner Award for Excellence in Project Management
Purpose: The purpose of The Kerzner Award is to recognize a project manager who has exemplified superior performance and outstanding project management methods, skills, and techniques, and their important contributions in business, industry, government, community or not-for-profit environments. The award, sponsored by  International Institute for Learning, Inc., is named in recognition of Dr. Harold Kerzner, Executive Director for Project Management, IIL. He is a globally recognized expert on project, program, portfolio management, and strategic planning and is the author of more than 60 best-selling books about project management.

Eligibility: Candidates must possess the PMI® PMP® credential or equivalent and may be associated with any industry or sector from anywhere in the world.

Nomination Process: Anyone may nominate any project manager via the online nomination form. You can choose to nominate yourself or a colleague. 

Evaluation Process: A distinguished panel of judges proficient in project management processes and techniques will review the nomination forms and letters of recommendation, choosing a winner. The evaluation and selection process consists of two stages: Evaluation and Final selection. The award recipient will be presented at the PMI Global Summit. Further recognition may also occur at International Institute for Learning‘s (IIL’s) International Project Management Day.

Requirements to apply: 

• Two letters of recommendation must also be provided by non-relatives who can attest to the applicant’s skills, qualifications, and project management proficiency.
• The completed online nomination form and two letters of recommendation must be submitted by April 4th, 2025, 11PM EST
• A PowerPoint Presentation which contains lessons learned from a project for which the nominee was project manager and show how that lesson was turned into a best practice for either the PMO or organization as a whole. 

The Award Recipient Will Receive:
 

• Recognition in PMIEF marketing activities, including press releases, website, events, posters, social media.
• All expenses paid trip to the PMI Global Summit
• Opportunity to present their PowerPoint presentation at IIL’s International Project Management Day™ Online Conference to many thousands of participants around the world.  
• Course voucher for any $5,000 IIL training course(s)
• Commemorative plaque 

 
Please contact PMIEF@pmi.org with any additional questions.  

Dr. Harold Kerzner is a globally recognized expert on project, program, and portfolio management, innovation and strategic planning, and a Senior Executive Director at International Institute for Learning.

For 50 years, Dr. Kerzner has shared vital guidance for making project management a strategic tool for competitive advantage and helping companies around the world build a powerful foundation for company improvement and excellence.

Dr. Kerzner is the author of best-selling books about project management, including Innovation Project Management: Methods, Case Studies, and Tools for Managing Innovation Projects (2019), The Future of Project Management (2018), and Project Management Best Practices, Fourth Edition (2018).

His distinguished contributions to the industry include the Kerzner Award, given by the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Project Management Institute, annually to one project manager in Northeast Ohio who has demonstrated excellence in project management. The Italian Institute of Project Management (ISIPM) presented Dr. Kerzner with the 2019 International ISIPM Award for his contributions to the field of Project Management.

NOTE: This is NOT the Kerzner Scholarship. That is run through Academic Scholarships. Please refer to that page and process to apply for that.

Each year, PMI invests in student success by funding scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study in project management or project management-related fields of study. 

As the global authority in project management, our scholarships are open to any student that meets the follow eligibility criteria and application requirements regardless of location.

Please note that eligibility criteria and application requirements for PMI scholarships may vary. PMI membership is not required to apply for and/or receive a scholarship. The following applies to all scholarships available except for DE&I, which has a separate application accessible through our Submittable page, or by following this link: 2025 Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Academic Scholarship
 

Deadline: 19 May 2024
Frequency: Annually
Country: Global
Sponsor: PMI
 

Summary:

PMI invests in our aspiring professionals by funding scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study in project management or project management-related field of study. Please note guidelines vary by fund.

These scholarships will open again 15 March 2024 and close 19 May 2024.

Application and Notification:
The application opens on 15 March and closes on 19 May.
All notifications of application status will be made to the email address you provide in your scholarship application.

Eligibility:

• Scholarships are available to individuals attending accredited schools within the Global Accreditation Center.
• The student is not required to be a PMI member.
• Be currently enrolled or will be enrolled by Fall 2024 in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD program in project management or a project management related field of study with a graduation date on or after Winter 2024.                         
  •  Undergraduate students must be enrolled and classified by the university as a full-time student.
  •  Graduate students must be enrolled and classified by the university as at least a half-time student.

    
   

• Be eligible to receive scholarship funds exclusively through the enrolled academic institution and not as a direct disbursement from PMI to the individual.
• Be in good standing the enrolled academic institution’s policies and procedures.
• Be in compliance with PMI policies and procedures, including but not limited to PMI's Culture Values and Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Not Eligible:

• Current PMI employee, contractor, and/or consultant. 
• Family member of a current PMI employee, contractor, and/or consultant.
• Current sitting member of any Global Volunteer group or Insight Team.
• Sitting members of PMI’s & PMIEF Board of Directors may not participate in the nomination or evaluation process and are ineligible to receive this award.
   

Application Materials:

• Transcripts from the applicant’s current or most recently attended college, or university.  Transcripts that have been downloaded, screenshot, or printed and scanned directly from the applicant’s college or university website are acceptable for the submission of the scholarship application.  However, PMI must receive official transcripts directly from the student’s university before scholarship funds can be released to scholarship recipients.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two academic reference letters should be provided on official letterhead from staff, faculty, professor, and/or a professional reference. This excludes family, local authority, and community leaders. Each reference must be 1 page maximum.
• Short Essay: From the list, select an ERG which aligns to an interest or identity you have. Employee Resource Groups (ERG) are a part of PMI's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. To coincide with the ERG that you selected, tell us how individuals represented by this particular ERG community can thrive in the project management profession, the barriers they face and the steps you and others can take to support this community in reducing those barriers. (750-word max limit)

Selection Process for Scholarships
All completed applications accompanied by all required supporting materials will be evaluated the PMI volunteer reviewers. Applicants will be scored using a point system based on the quality of the content of the essay, the student’s academic performance, review of letters of recommendation and the alignment of a candidate’s coursework to the field of project management.

All decisions by the review committee are final and any attempts by applicants to lobby or persuade the committee during the process will result in immediate disqualification.

*All scholarship finalists are screened against the Specially Designated Nationals List (SDN) of the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.

Award Guidelines for Academic Scholarships
To be eligible for scholarship payment, applicants must provide written proof of enrollment in the program for which a scholarship is sought before the funds are released.  Proof of enrollment must be sent directly to PMI from the college or university at which the applicant plans to use the scholarship, and generally takes the form of a letter from the registrar’s office.  Instructions for submission of proof of enrollment will be provided to successful applicants.  Proof of enrollment must document the following:

• Enrollment in the current academic semester
• Undergraduate—full time
• Graduate—full time or at least half time.
• Program of study must be identified.
• The scholarship is for only one (1) academic year. The academic year for which the scholarship is provided will be identified in the award.
• Successful applicants will be awarded only one (1) PMI scholarship, award or grant per academic year.
• Unless specified otherwise, applicants may submit a new scholarship application for each academic year during which they will be attending an accredited institution in a degree-granting program.
   

Notice of Academic Scholarship

• The scholarship payment will be sent to the University directly on behalf of students. 
• Notice to scholarship finalists will be sent via email to the address provided on the application.
• PMI will require final enrollment verification, educational records and signature of promotional release. The scholarship is not officially awarded until finalists return the required documents.
• Final notice of awarded scholarships will be sent to each finalist via email after verification is complete.
• Applicants who are awarded an academic scholarship will have three weeks from the date of notification to submit proof of enrollment and tax forms. If documentation is not submitted before the deadline, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis if extenuating circumstances are demonstrated.
   

Purpose

The PMI Young Researcher Award recognizes and celebrates an emerging leader in the academic field of project, program, and/or portfolio management with potential achievements to make a significant impact on the field and practice.

Eligibility

The nominees:

• May self-nominate or be nominated.
• Must be 35 years old or younger during time of nomination.
• Preference is given to nominees who have not previously received an award from PMI.
• May come from a discipline other than project management, but research must contribute significantly to the development of project, program, and/or portfolio management.
• Must come from an accredited college/university or academic research institution.

Criteria

• Nominee’s research contributes to the theory of project, program, and/or portfolio management. This can be demonstrated through published works, particularly those subjected to peer-review; examples include journal articles, conference papers, books or book chapters, peer-reviewed keynote presentations, and invited contributions.
• The nominee’s research is motivated by real problems and contributes to project management knowledge and practical impact in project/program/portfolio management.

Not Eligible

• Sitting members of PMI’s Board of Directors are ineligible. In addition, they may not participate in the nomination or evaluation process.
• Sitting members of PMI’s Academic Insight Team are not eligible.
• Current PMI staff and consultants are not eligible.
• Individuals who have failed to comply with PMI policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Number of Awards

• One Young Researcher Award will be granted annually.
• PMI reserves the right not to select a recipient for a particular year.

Nomination Procedures and Content

The application must include the following:

• Basic information about the nominator and the nominee, including contact information, educational background, relationship of nominator/nominee and how long nominator has known nominee.
• A 750-word (maximum) statement of the nominee’s achievements and their potential to make a significant impact on the academic field of project management.
• A 750-word (maximum) statement of how the nominee’s research is motivated by real problems and can contribute to the practice of project, program, and/or portfolio management.
• A preference will be given to those candidates who demonstrate the successful application of research outcomes in practice, or contribution to knowledge through extraction of learning from practice.
• Nominee’s curriculum vitae.
• Two letters of recommendation, from a person other than the nominator, identifying the rationale and significant potential of the nominee’s research.

Applications will not be reviewed if:

• Written in a language other than English (including recommendation letters, etc.)
• Application package is incomplete
• Received after the submission deadline

Verification and Selection

Final selection of the winning nomination will be based on the application package and will be made by a panel of senior researchers in project management. These experts will place emphasis on the potential of the nominee’s research to make a significant impact on the field and practice of project management. Award recipients will be notified via email.

Presentation of the Award

• The Young Researcher Award will be presented at PMI’s Awards Gala taking place at that year’s Global Summit.
• The award recipient will be publicized through PMI communication channels and external media after the presentation of the award. The recipient may also coordinate additional publicity with PMI after the presentation of the award.

Additional Information

• PMI will not reimburse any expenses for assembling the nomination or presentation materials.
• PMI reserves the right within its sole discretion, and at any time up to the time of the presentation of the award, to determine that a candidate is or has become ineligible for the award. In any such case, PMI will notify the lead nominator and the candidate of its decision as soon as possible prior to the award presentation.
• Please send all inquiries to AcademicPrograms@pmi.org FAO Daniel Nicholls.

Purpose 

This award recognizes excellence in a student research paper advancing an original concept related the management of projects. Nominees are selected based upon the research and originality including current and future developments that will maximize project success.

Eligibility

To be considered, the research paper must: 

• Have been written within the last two calendar years while the nominee was a student in good standing at an institute of higher learning;
• Be an original academic research paper focused on maximizing project success and advancing the project management profession; and
• Be (or have been) written by a single author or co-authored with an active faculty advisor (supervisor) at the time of its completion.
• The nominee(s) is not required to be a PMI member.

Not Eligible

• Sitting members of PMI/PMIEF Board of Directors may not participate in the nomination or evaluation process and are ineligible to receive this award.
• Current sitting members of PMI’s Academic Insight Team (AIT) are ineligible to receive this award during their tenure on the AIT.
• Current PMI staff and consultants.
• Individuals who have failed to comply with PMI policies and procedures, including but not limited to PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, will not be considered.

Number of Awards

• One James R. Snyder Award will be granted annually.
• PMI reserves the right not to select a recipient for a particular year.

Criteria

• Criteria 1: Enriched knowledge by distilling insights from practical experiences.  
• Criteria 2: Published work which has been subjected to peer-review in the individual’s area of expertise that have the potential to contribute to project management practice. 
• Criteria 3: The publication must have been published within the previous two calendar years.  
• Criteria 4: Should present a pragmatic approach and solutions to current and future project management issues that will maximize project success.

Application Checklist

• Basic information, contact details, etc.
• Explain the contribution that this paper makes to advance the project profession and maximize project success. (500 word max).
• Electronic copy of paper (.pdf or .doc)
• Official Transcript or Verification of Enrollment (.pdf)
• A resume or CV for the applicant with complete list of publications that specifically contribute to practice (.pdf or .doc
• All application materials must be in English.
• Letter of Recommendation from active advisor (.pdf). 

Verification and Selection

Final selection of the winning papers will be made by a panel of experts in project management. These experts will place emphasis on originality of presented concept(s), applicability to the field of project management, how the concept will maximizing project success including practical applications of the concept.

Award recipients will be notified via email. PMI reserves the right to elect not to present an award on the basis of papers received.

Presentation of the Award

• The James R. Snyder Student Paper Award will be presented at PMI’s Awards Gala taking place at that year’s Global Summit.
• The award recipient will be publicized through PMI communication channels and external media after the presentation of the award. The recipient may also coordinate additional publicity with PMI after the presentation of the award
• Recipients of the James R. Snyder Student Paper Award will receive US$500 in total for the paper submitted.

Additional Information

• PMI will not reimburse any expense for assembling the nomination or presentation materials.
• PMI reserves the right within its sole discretion, and at any time up to the time of the presentation of the award, to determine that a candidate is or has become ineligible for the award. In any such case, 
• Please send all inquiries to AcademicPrograms@pmi.org FAO Daniel Nicholls.

Purpose

The PMI Research Achievement Award recognizes and honors an individual whose work has significantly advanced the concepts, knowledge, and practices of project management through a published body of academic research.

Eligible

• The nominee must have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the field of project management through academic research.
• Though impactful research tends to be a collective endeavor, the award is a researcher award, not a team award. As such, it is given to only one individual to recognize this individual researcher’s exceptional contributions to the field of project management.
• The nominee may work in any type of organization: corporate, government, nonprofit, or academic. 
• The nominee is not required to be a PMI member.

Not Eligible 

• Sitting members of PMI’s Board of Directors may not participate in the nomination or evaluation process and are ineligible to receive this award.
• Sitting members of PMI’s Academic Insight Team (AIT) are ineligible to receive this award during their tenure on the AIT.
• Current PMI staff and consultants.
• Individuals who have previously received this award within the last 10 years.
• Individuals who have failed to comply with PMI policies and procedures, including but not limited to PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

 Number of Awards 

• Only one PMI Research Achievement Award will be granted annually.
• PMI reserves the right not to select a recipient for a particular year.

Criteria

The nominee(s) shall have met the following criteria: 

• Criterion 1: The nominee must have significantly advanced the concepts, knowledge, and practices that contribute to the project management field through a published body of academic research.
• Criterion 2 (Scientific Contribution): The research must have an enduring theoretical, empirical, or practical value. 

Role of the Nominator 

• The nominee must be nominated by one or more persons.
• When more than one person supports the nomination, a Lead Nominator must be designated who collects and submits all nomination materials and serves as the point of contact for the nomination.

Nomination Procedures and Content

The nomination must contain the following: 

• The CV of the nominee with complete list of publications.
• A description of the body of research on which the nomination is based and its contribution toward advancing the field of project management.
• An explanation of how the nominee's work has significantly advanced the conceptions, knowledge, and practices of the project management field.
• Evidence of the enduring theoretical, empirical, or practical value of the nominee's work.
• Letters of support (1 page maximum each) from each nominator explaining their rationale for supporting the nominee for the award. If a nominator has a direct personal or professional relationship with the nominee, this should be disclosed in the nominator's letter. All letters should be signed and dated.

Nominations will not be reviewed if:

• Written in a language other than English
• Nomination Package is incomplete
• Received after the submission deadline

Nominations must be submitted by 30 April 2024.

Verification and Selection

• PMI Academic Programs will:
  Verify the nominee’s eligibility and that all required materials have been submitted.
• Confirm receipt and eligibility of the nomination.
• Administer the review process and notify the nominator of the result.
• Distribute and collect required paperwork, including PMI release and permissions forms, from the selected nominee.

Presentation of the Award 

• The PMI Research Achievement Award will be presented at be presented at PMI’s Awards Gala taking place at that year’s Global Summit.
• The award recipient will be publicized through PMI communication channels and external media after the presentation of the award. The recipient may also coordinate additional publicity with PMI after the presentation of the award.

Additional Information

• PMI will not reimburse any expense for assembling the nomination or presentation materials.
• PMI reserves the right within its sole discretion, and at any time up to the time of the presentation of the award, to determine that a candidate is or has become ineligible for the award. In any such case, PMI will notify the lead nominator and the candidate of its decision as soon as possible prior to the award presentation.
• Please send all inquiries to AcademicPrograms@pmi.org FAO Daniel Nicholls.

Purpose

The PMI Linn Stuckenbruck Teaching Excellence Award recognizes and honors an individual faculty member for excellence in teaching project management, and for their strong commitment to improving and enhancing project management curricula in higher education.

Eligibility

• The nominee holds a faculty rank in an accredited university or has been an adjunct faculty for at least three years on a continuous basis prior the application.
• The nominee must be the sole instructor or the instructor teaching at least 75% of the content in credit-bearing courses in the case of team teaching.
• The nominee may teach either at the undergraduate or graduate level. The courses should be focused on project management.
• The nominee is not required to be a PMI member.

Not Eligible

• Sitting members of PMI’s Board of Directors may not participate in the nomination or evaluation process and are ineligible to receive this award.
• Sitting members of PMI’s Academic Insight Team (AIT).
• Current PMI staff and consultants.
• Previous recipients of the PMI Linn Stuckenbruck Teaching Excellence Award.
• Individuals who have failed to comply with PMI policies and procedures, including but not limited to PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Number of Awards

• Only one PMI Linn Stuckenbruck Teaching Excellence Award will be granted annually. 
• PMI reserves the right not to select a recipient for a particular year.

Criteria

• Criterion 1: The nominee has demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Criterion 2: The nominee has demonstrated successful innovation in curriculum development or enhancement over the years.
• Criterion 3: The nominee has demonstrated successful delivery of the project management knowledge.
• Criterion 4: The nominee has demonstrated engagement of students in the learning process and independent thinking.

Role of the Nominator 

• The nominee must be nominated by one or more persons.
• When more than one person supports the nomination, a Lead Nominator must be designated who assembles and submits the nomination.

Nomination Procedures and Content

The nomination package must be provided in English and contain the following:

• A Curriculum Vitae (not to exceed 10 pages) focused on the nominee’s teaching, educational leadership, achievements and other contributions to teaching and learning, as distinct from a standard CV pertaining to the nominee’s field of expertise.
• The nominee’s university website link and the related page of the website.
• The names of relevant project management courses (with university assigned course IDs) taught and the link to university website for the course.
• Description of his/her teaching in the past three years and demonstration of the changes and innovations in teaching.
• A course portfolio showing the following (for the project management course taught by the nominee)  a) Nominee’s teaching philosophy (maximum one page).
  b) The most recent detailed course syllabus. The syllabus should include the course content, course delivery method, and the course evaluation method. c) The minimum, maximum and average performance (sample work) of the students (with students names removed) for the past three years. This can include project work or assessment of student performance in the final exam.
• The nomination may contain information related to multiple courses taught by the nominee. In such a case, a narrative should be included highlighting the specific and related aspects of those courses.
• Other artifacts may be submitted (such as up to a 5 minute video of a class lecture and interactions, session plan, innovative teaching process, and teaching evaluations). In such a case, a narrative should be included highlighting the specific aspects of those artifacts.
• Three Letters of Support (1 page maximum each) (1 page maximum each) The support letters can be written by a former student who is now a project professional, a university based student club related to project management), a peer faculty member, peer teaching evaluation body of the university. The letter of support should contain the following:
• Evidence of the success of the nominee’s teaching
• Specific examples demonstrating how the nominee meets  the award criteria.
• One letter of recommendation must come from the department chair or program director of the division in which the nominee teaches or the dean of the college.
• All letters must be signed and dated.

Nominations will not be reviewed if:

• Written in a language other than English
• Nomination Package is incomplete
• Received after the submission deadline

Verification and Selection

PMI Academic Programs will: 

• Verify the nominee’s eligibility and that all required materials have been submitted.
• Confirm receipt and eligibility of the nomination.
• Administer the review process and notify the nominator of the result.
• Distribute and collect required paperwork, including PMI release and permissions forms, from the selected nominee.

Presentation of the Award 

• The PMI Linn Stuckenbruck Teaching Excellence Award will be presented at PMI’s Awards Gala taking place at that year’s Global Summit.
• The award recipient will be publicized through PMI communication channels and external media after the presentation of the award. The recipient may also coordinate additional publicity with PMI after the presentation of the award.

Additional Information

• PMI will not reimburse any expense for assembling the nomination or presentation materials.
• PMI reserves the right within its sole discretion, and at any time up to the time of the presentation of the award, to determine that a candidate is or has become ineligible for the award. In any such case, PMI will notify the lead nominator and the candidate of its decision as soon as possible prior to the award presentation.
• Please send all inquiries to AcademicPrograms@pmi.org FAO Daniel Nicholls.

Purpose

The PMI David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award recognizes the author(s) of a published book that significantly advances project management knowledge, concepts, and practice.
 

Guidelines and Nomination Procedures

Eligible

• The nominated book must have been published in English during the previous calendar year in a field relevant to project management.
• The book may come from academic or practitioner literature. 
• The author(s) of the nominated book need not be a PMI member.
• For books that are not first editions, only the substantive changes since the preceding edition will be considered as eligible material. In this case, the new material must be highlighted as part of the nomination packet. 

Not Eligible

• Sitting members of PMI’s Board of Directors are ineligible. In addition, they may not participate in the nomination or evaluation process.
• Sitting members of PMI’s Academic Insight Team (AIT) are ineligible to receive this award during their tenure on the AIT.
• A book authored or co-authored by current PMI staff.
• A book authored by a PMI consultant, the content of which is based on the contracted work/activity.
• Textbooks are not eligible for the award.
• Edited books are not eligible for the award.
• Standards of accrediting bodies, including those of PMI.
• Individuals or organizations that have failed to comply with PMI policies and procedures, including but not limited to PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Number of Awards

• Only one David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award will be given annually.
• In the case of a co-authored book, each author will be recognized.
• PMI reserves the right not to select a recipient for a particular year.

Criteria

• Criterion 1: The nominated book contributes important knowledge, ideas and techniques which are likely to have a lasting influence. The book develops concepts, techniques and outcomes and is likely to become an important point of reference in project management or the sub-field of the book.
• Criterion 2: The book has the potential to impact practice. The impact ranges from direct application to policy and/or practice to influencing perspectives.
• Criterion 3: The argument, line of reasoning or analysis is sound and effectively presented.

Role of the Nominator

• The book must be nominated by one or more persons, one of who must be a current PMI member in good standing or by a publisher.
• When more than one person is making the nomination, a Lead Nominator must be designated who assembles and submits the nomination.

Nomination Procedures and Content

• 10 hard copies of the nominated book must be sent to PMI’s Academic Program team for circulation, evaluation and assessment by AIT members. Contact Daniel.nicholls@pmi.org for the shipping address and details so that these can be sent in a timely manner following the closing deadline.
• The nomination must contain the following: Book title, author(s), publication date, publisher, and ISBN number
• Clear and concise explanation of how the book meets the three criteria listed above
• Letters of support from each additional nominator (if any)

Nomination materials will not be reviewed if:

• Written in a language other than English.
• Nomination Package is incomplete.
• Received after the submission deadline.

Verification and Selection

PMI Academic Programs will:

• Verify the nomination's eligibility and that all required materials have been submitted.
• Confirm receipt and eligibility of the nomination
• Administer the review process and notify the nominator of the result.
• Distribute and collect required paperwork, including PMI release and permissions forms, from the selected nominee.

Presentation of the Award 

• The PMI David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award will be presented at PMI’s Awards Gala taking place at that year’s Global Summit.
• The award recipient will be publicized through PMI communication channels and external media after the presentation of the award. A recipient may also coordinate additional publicity with PMI after the presentation of the award.

Additional Information

• PMI will not reimburse any expense for assembling the nomination or presentation materials.
• PMI reserves the right within its sole discretion, and at any time up to the time of the presentation of the award, to determine that a nomination is or has become ineligible for the award. In any such case, PMI will notify the lead nominator and the author(s) of its decision as soon as possible prior to the award presentation
  
   Please send all inquiries to AcademicPrograms@pmi.org FAO Daniel Nicholls

Purpose

The Donald S. Barrie Award is for a research paper which advances the PMBOK ® Guide in the field of design, procurement and/or construction by providing a practical contribution to the engineering and construction industries In general, the paper should present a pragmatic approach and solutions to current engineering and construction issues. 

Eligibility

• Students, researchers, and practitioners are eligible to submit papers to advance the PMBOK Guide in the field of design, procurement and/or construction by providing a practical contribution to the engineering and construction industry.
• The paper should present a pragmatic approach to engineering and construction issues.
• The paper is to be focused on one or more of the following areas:

                        - Engineering and construction means and methods

                        -       Project organizations and delivery systems   

                        -       Engineering and construction performance

                        -      Cost, schedule and progress controls

                        -      Design

                        -      Strategies, risks, challenges, advances and issues related to contracts and procurement in                     design, engineering and construction.

Not Eligible

• Sitting members of PMI/PMIEF Board of Directors may not participate in the nomination or evaluation process and are ineligible to receive this award.
• Current sitting members of PMI’s Academic Insight Team are ineligible to receive this award during their tenure on the AIT.
• Current PMI staff and consultants.
• Individuals who have failed to comply with PMI policies and procedures, including but not limited to PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, will not be considered.

Number of Awards

• Only one Donald S. Barrie Award will be granted annually.
• PMI reserves the right not to select a recipient for a particular year.

Criteria

• Criterion 1: Successfully applied research outcomes in practice and/or contributed to knowledge through extraction of learning from practice. 
• Criterion 2: Published work which has been subjected to peer-review in the individual’s area of expertise that have contributed to the practice of the project management field. Examples include journal articles, conference papers, books or book chapters, and peer-reviewed keynote presentations and invited contributions.
• Criteria 3: The publication must have been published within the previous two years. 
• Criteria 4: Should present a pragmatic approach and solutions to current engineering and construction issues with a focus on Design Procurement and Construction.
• Criteria 5: Evidence of the significance of the published work which can include, but not limited, citations, mentions, non-PMI recognition/ awards, etc.

Application Content

The application must contain the following:

• Basic information, contact details, etc.
• Explanation of the contribution that this paper makes to advance the PMBOK ® Guide in the field of design, procurement and/or construction by providing a useful contribution to the engineering and construction industry. (500 word max)
• A resume or CV for the applicant with complete list of publications that specifically contribute to practice (.pdf or .doc)
• Electronic copy of paper (.pdf or .doc)
• Letter of Recommendation from active supervisor.

Applications will not be reviewed if:

• Written in a language other than English
• Application Package is incomplete
• Received after the submission deadline

Verification and Selection

Final selection of the winning papers will be made by a panel of experts in project management. These experts will place emphasis on originality of presented concept(s), applicability to the field of project management, and practical applications of the concept.   Award recipients will be notified via email. PMI/PMIEF reserves the right to elect not to present an award on the basis of papers received.

Presentation of the Award

• The Donald S. Barrie Award will be presented at PMI’s Awards Gala taking place at that year’s Global Summit.
• The award recipient will be publicized through PMI communication channels and external media after the presentation of the award. The recipient may also coordinate additional publicity with PMI after the presentation of the award.
• Recipient of the Donald S. Barrie Award will receive US$500 in total for the paper      submitted.

Additional Information

• PMI will not reimburse any expense for assembling the nomination or presentation materials.
• PMI reserves the right within its sole discretion, and at any time up to the time of the presentation of the award, to determine that a candidate is or has become ineligible for the award. In any such case, PMI will notify the lead nominator and the candidate of its decision as soon as possible prior to the award presentation.
• Please send all inquiries AcademicPrograms@pmi.org FAO Daniel Nicholls.

About Donald S. Barrie

Donald S. Barrie had a distinguished professional career in the construction industry:

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA;
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Washington and several construction licenses;
• Vice President of the General Construction Division of (ICF) Kaiser Engineers of Oakland, CA; (ICF) Kaiser Engineers—34 years; President, CM Consultants—12 years;
• Co-authored and edited several books in construction management, including; Professional Construction Management—1st, 2nd, 3rd Editions Directions In Managing Construction;
• Construction Management Instruction at University of California, Berkley; Stanford University, Mission College, Santa Clara, CA and St. Mary's College, Moraga, CA

Mr. Barrie also had a distinguished career of service to his profession:

• Member of the Project Management Institute from 1977 until his passing in June 1997
• President of PMI Northern California Chapter
• Co-Chair of PMI's 20th Annual Seminars/Symposium—San Francisco, 1988
• PMI's Distinguished Contribution Award in 1990
• Wally Kruse Award in 1982 for Outstanding Service to PMI and
• Northern California Chapter Chairman of ASCE Committee on Construction Management Member of ASCE Task Committee on Construction Productivity