Abstracts are now being accepted for the 12th Zimbabwe International Research Symposium (ZIRS) to be hosted by the Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ). The Symposium will be held at the Harare International Conference Centre from 13-15 February 2019. Abstracts can be submitted for either oral or poster presentations. Authors must specify whether they prefer to make oral or poster presentations taking into account that space for poster presentations is limited.
Abstracts are now being accepted for the 12th Zimbabwe International Research Symposium (ZIRS) to be hosted by the Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ). The Symposium will be held at the Harare International Conference Centre from 13-15 February 2019. Abstracts can be submitted for either oral or poster presentations. Authors must specify whether they prefer to make oral or poster presentations taking into account that space for poster presentations is limited.
ZIRS is an international event dedicated to showcasing the latest scientific research results, networking and creating smart partnerships. Other benefits include the opportunity to meet face to face with experts from various disciplines and identify new areas of cooperation.
The Symposium is also a platform for identifying gaps and challenges faced by sectors in the development of targeted and evidence-based strategies. Young researchers have the chance to receive mentorship from more seasoned researchers, and early career scientists and researchers may also receive career guidance. Authors benefit from publication of their papers in the ZIRS Book of Papers presented, refereed and edited to international standards and accredited with ISBN and ISSN standard numbers.
12th ZIRS OBJECTIVESThe main theme for the 12th ZIRS is “The Nexus between Research and Industry: Key to Innovation and Sustainable Development”.
SUB-THEMESAbstracts are expected to focus on but not limited to the following sub-themes
1. SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES3. PROMOTING AND MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTH
Abstracts of not more than 300 words should be submitted in 12 Times New Roman in MS Word format and include the following: abstract title, author’s names, sub-theme chosen, author’s institution, and contact details (functional email addresses and cell phone numbers).
In the case of abstracts for published papers, Authors should give a statement stating that the work has been published elsewhere. Full papers presented by authors whose abstracts are accepted will be published in the 12th ZIRS Book of Papers Presented. Authors of accepted abstracts are expected to make oral or poster presentations.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINESDeadline for submission of abstracts 30 June 2018
Feedback on reviewed abstracts 20 July 2018
Due date for submission of full papers 15 October 2018
Feedback on reviewed full papers 15 November 2018
Deadline of receipt of corrected papers 30 November 2018
Early registration begins 1 October 2018
Late registration begins 4 February 2019
CONFERENCE FEES
Conference presenters Amount($)
International 300
Local 250
Student 100
Conference delegates
International 200
Local 150
Local Students 50
The Conference fees include the Book of Abstracts, teas, lunches, a welcome cocktail and a conference bag. An additional $10 will be charged for all late registrations.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Conference presenters and delegates can use one of the following ways to pay registration fees.
Research Council of Zimbabwe, Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe, Nkwame Nkrumah Branch Account Number
01120016740027.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONAbstracts should be sent to symposium@rcz.ac.zw . Abstracts sent after the deadline or to the wrong email address will not be accepted.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For any queries or additional information contact our team on: Tel. +263-4-304733, 304787 Cell phone +263 712 954 330/2
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