Frequently asked Questions

Yes, the fees vary based on attendee category (e.g., students, professionals). Details can be found on the below page:

https://prbh-itrhd.com/delegate/register

Anyone with an interest in Rural Buddhist Heritage can participate — including students, independent researchers, practitioners, faculty, conservationists, and professionals from related fields.

Submissions may relate to one or more of the following three core themes:

1. DEVELOPING KNOWLEDGE of Buddhist Architectural Culture and its Conservation
   • Materials, techniques, iconography, decorative arts, and continuing skills
   • Defining tangible and intangible heritage and their interdependence for living heritage traditions
   • Intangible heritage – rituals, language & traditions
   • Preserving Buddhist chants, scripts, and oral traditions
2. EXPLORING SYNERGIES between Contemporary Communities and Buddhist Legacies
   • Sustainable development, pilgrimage, tourism and its linkages
   • Identification of and planning for conservation and development of rural Buddhist heritage sites – Indian and international experiences
   • Safeguarding pilgrimage traditions
   • Engaging monastic and lay communities in heritage conservation
3. TRANSLATING CONSCIOUSNESS INTO ACTION for the Benefit of Rural Societies
   • Funding, partnerships & sustainability
   • Collaborations with universities and Buddhist institutions
   • Engaging government agencies and international bodies (UNESCO, ICCROM, ICOMOS)

• Step 1 – Apply
  • Abstract Guidelines:
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    • Name of the Author/ Authors
    • Short CV Profile (150 – 300 words)
    • Title of paper
    • Text of abstract 300-500 words (in word & pdf format both)
    • Keyword up to 8
    • Contact Address
    • * Contact email address & Phone Number
    • Affiliation of author/ authors with university/ institutes
    • Passport-size photo (150 dpi, JPG format)

Email to:

research@prbh-itrhd.com, info@prbh-itrhd.com

Email Subject: Your Name, Abstract – [Topic Name]

Example: Sh. Sanjay Badala, Abstract – Conservation at Piprahwa

• Step 2 – Review

Your abstract will be reviewed by the technical committee. If selected, a confirmation email will be sent by 15th September 2025.

• Step 3 – Submit Full Paper

Selected participants will be invited to submit a full paper of 2500–3000 words, along with relevant photos for presentation and possible publication & register as a delegate by paying a nominal fee.   

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 31st August 2025
• Notification of Selection: 15th September 2025
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 2nd November 2025

Yes. You are welcome to attend the conference (either online or offline) without presenting a paper.

Registration details are available on:

https://prbh-itrhd.com/delegate/register 

Yes, a nominal registration fee will apply for both presenters and attendees.

Detailed fee structure and payment process is available on https://prbh-itrhd.com/delegate/register

We aim to keep the conference affordable, especially for students and early-career researchers.

No. The registration fee does not include accommodation or travel.

However, we will provide a list of nearby hotels and affordable stay options to you, if you need assistance. 

Yes, you may submit a paper even if you are unable to attend the conference in person or online.

If selected, we may request a pre-recorded video presentation or written summary for documentation purposes. Your work will still be considered for publication, subject to editorial review.

Selected participants will receive a detailed paper submission guide, including structure, citation style (APA), and image instructions. Papers must be original and unpublished.

Yes, the PRBH Conference 2025 will offer online participation options for those who cannot attend in person. Whether you are a speaker, presenter, student, or interested attendee, you can join select sessions and engage with the conference remotely. Further details will be shared closer to the event. 

The selected papers will be presented during the conference and the rest will be part of the conference proceedings.