Academic Programs & Research
Advance the Profession
PMI is committed to advancing the science and practice of project management by supporting the work of academics through its research and education programs.
Project Management Curriculum
Designed “by faculty, for faculty,” the curriculum guidelines and teaching resources can be used to introduce a basic course or integrate project management topics and concepts into existing courses. The flexible guidelines and teaching materials can be customized to reflect your disciplinary focus, teaching approach, student profile, and course structure.
Global Accreditation Center
The Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) is an independent academic accreditation body with policies, procedures, and standards for accrediting project management and related programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree levels.
Research Funding Opportunities
Supporting new academic research with the intent to advance knowledge in project, program and portfolio management.
Research Events
Encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration among scholars and practitioners, and disseminating new knowledge in project management, we offer educational and research-oriented opportunities at various conferences and regional workshops throughout the year.
Calls for Papers
PMI supports scholars who create and disseminate knowledge through new research in project management. We encourage the academic community to submit their work to Project Management Journal as well as PMI conferences and those of allied academic organizations.
Academic Network
Join the academic community of scholars, faculty and project professionals interested in the creation and dissemination of knowledge in project management and get the latest news in the field.
Free Event for PMI Student Members
Studying Project Management? Verified PMI student members can attend the 20 October Virtual Experience Series live or on-demand for free and take advantage of the student and emerging professional track by identifying themselves as a PMI student member during registration. To be eligible as a PMI student member you must be enrolled in a full-time, degree-granting program at a college or university that has U.S. accreditation or the global equivalent.
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