Call for Papers

Aim of Conference 2019

This year the conference is aimed at promoting research culture among undergraduates, postgraduates and staffs across disciplines. This will be achieved by discussing and exchanging viewpoints among professionals, academics of other universities, and industry experts. The event is expected to re-evaluate ‘research activities’, the ‘research space’ that contributes to knowledge under the broad theme of Re-evaluating Space.

Types of Presentation

Below are the types of presentations that can be submitted to FARU 2019 International Research Conference. You may do so by submitting a 250-300 word abstract written in English under the theme and sub themes of the conference.


- Research Paper Presentations
15 minutes per presentation with 5 minutes of questions
Formal presentation made by one or more speakers meant to share research results or completed work, innovative evaluation concepts, methodologies, or tools. Each presentation should be no longer than 15 minutes, with an additional 5 minutes for questions. This will be conducted in multiple tracks. The final list of selected papers will be ranked through a blind review process and will be eligible for FARU Awards. The accepted papers will also be made available online after the conference along with the ISBN number. The research paper submissions are open to researchers, academics, practitioners and under-graduates.

- Research Poster Display
120 minute session
Poster sessions provide an opportunity to share research and practice-based work with participants under an academic and general track. Research posters are meant to share summarize information briefly and attractively to help publicize the generate discussion. Presenters have access to a display board to curate their work and must be present at the scheduled duration of the presentation.  A jury will evaluate each poster and the best will be eligible for FARU Awards. The posters will also be displayed for the duration of the conference. The research poster submissions are open to researchers, academics, practitioners, industry and under-graduates.

- Project Proposal Demo
15 minutes per presentation with 5 minutes of questions
This single-track session will provide an opportunity to discuss innovative project ideas across disciplines by two or more presenters. The project proposal demos are meant to share a defined idea, through a story or step-by-step that provides information on what is expected to be implemented or executed to achieve the desired project result. The presenters are also meant to showcase their interactive skills across disciplines to a panel of juror for evaluation and to an open audience. The team members of the selected project proposal demos, will be entitled for free participation and for FARU awards.  The project proposal demo submissions are open only to under-graduates of the Faculty of Architecture. If an undergraduate (local or international) is interested, you may write to faru@uom.lk under the subject of <project proposal demo_participant>. We will share your information with the finalized teams and, they will correspond directly. Teams with such participants will carry more marks for the final award.


Submission of Abstracts

Abstracts of 250-300 words are invited to be submitted for blind review. Do not include the author details with the abstract but fill in the abstract submission form (link below). Once the abstract is submitted through the Conference Management System and via e mail, an “Identification Number” will be allocated for each submission. Selected authors will be invited to submit and/or present after a further review. Please note that selected abstract (paper, posters and demo) presentation at the conference requires registration.

Submission procedure of abstracts and other information on all types of presentations is as follows:

- Research Paper Presentationclick here
- Research Poster Displayclick here
- Project Proposal Demo click here
- FARU Awardsclick here

Important Links

DOWNLOAD - Abstract submission form
DOWNLOAD - Guidelines for the preparation of Final Paper  
DOWNLOAD - Conference Registration Form
DOWNLOAD - Poster Format  
DOWNLOAD - Project Proposal Demo, Final Team Submission Form
DOWNLOAD - FARU Awards 2019 – Application Form

Deadlines and Important Dates

Call for Papers_ Deadlines:
Abstract Submission (250-300 words maximum)       : 02 July 2019
Notification of Paper abstract acceptance                      : 30 July 2019
Full Paper Submission (3000 words maximum)            : 20 August 2019
Notification on full paper submission                                 : 15 October 2019
Final print ready submission                                                    : 01 November 2019
The Conference                                                                               : 3-4 December 2019

Call for Posters_ Deadlines:
Abstract Submission (250-300 words maximum)        : 30 July 2019
Notification of Poster abstract acceptance                     : 30 August 2019
Final Poster Submission                                                              : 24 September 2019
Notification on final Poster submission                             : 15 October 2019
Submission of Printed poster                                                   : 29 October 2019
The Conference                                                                                : 3-4 December 2019

Call For Project Proposal Demos_ Deadlines:
Student briefing stage 01 (with student reps)                          : 13 June 2019
On the idea of research and integration across faculties  
Student briefing stage 02 (with potential team players)    : 11 July 2019
On self-introductions and networking in building teams
Student briefing stage 03 (with finalized team/ reps)          : 8 August 2019
On how to prepare a project proposal demo
Abstract Submission (250-300 words maximum)                 : 22 August 2019
Notification of Demo abstract acceptance                                : 19 September 2019
The Conference                                                                                         : 3-4 December 2019