• Abstracts are invited for free paper presentations, Award papers, Poster presentations, Symposia and Workshops.
• Abstract should NOT be more than 250 words with headings such as introduction, methodology, results, conclusion and keywords (3-5 keywords).
• Abstract should contain title of the paper, name, designation and institutional affiliation of authors, contact details (e-mail id & phone number) of presenting author at the end of the abstract.
• Registration is mandatory for all the presenting authors.

• Full paper should NOT be more than 3000 words with headings such as introduction, methodology, results, discussion and conclusion.
• Maximum of two tables and one figure can be appended separately.
• Referencing style: APA 6th Edition
• Declaration by author regarding conflict of interest and ethical clearance are must.

• Paper must contain title of paper, name, designation and institutional affiliation of author or authors, contact details (Email id & Contact address) of the presenting author.
• Times New Roman style, font size 12, 1.5 spacing in a single file in MS Word format.
• Abstract and full paper should be sent to: amritaispsw@gmail.com

Potential collaborations: Media partner, publication partners, National and state social work associations

Indian Society for Professional Social Work (ISPSW) has agreed to collaborate for organising this conference.

Best Paper Awards for ANC of ISPSW

• ISPSW Best Paper Award for Social Work Faculty
• ISPSW Best Paper Award for Social Work Practitioner
• ISPSW Best Paper Award for M. Phil/ Ph. D Scholars of Social Work
• ISPSW Best Paper Award for BSW/MSW/ MA Social Work Student(s)
• Visva Bharati Best Paper Award for Practitioner in the field of Persons with Disabilities (in relation to conference theme)
• Roshni Nilaya, School of Social Work Best Paper Award for MSW/ MA Social Work Student(s) in Child Mental Health
• Dr. G. S. Udaya Kumar Memorial Best Paper Award for a Social Work Practitioner in Family Studies
• Dr. M. Chandrasekhar Rao Memorial Best Paper Award for M. Phil/ Ph. D Scholars in the field of Social Work Research
• ISPSW Best NGO Award
• ISPSW Best CSR Award

ISPSW Best Paper Award Norms

• All life members are eligible to contest for various awards.
• Life members are expected to contest under anyone of the award categories.
• Member who has received an award earlier is not eligible to contest for the award for two consecutive annual national conferences.
• The first author of the award paper only has to make the presentation
• Soft copies of the full paper to be submitted with the covering letter to the High Power Committee of ISPSW through an email: amritaispsw@gmail.com, mentioning clearly the award category on or before the 01^st March 2026
• Original research articles which have not been published in any other journal only would be considered for Award category