Welcome to the IDA submissions portal. Here you will find links to submit projects, proposals and applications. For any submission, you can always save, exit and return to your work at a later time. To begin, please select the category in which you wish to submit. Note, you will need to create a Submittable account (or login to an existing account), which is separate from your IDA account.
Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
IDA is seeking to identify the expertise of subject matter experts (SMEs) by domain of professional practice who are willing to volunteer their time, talent and expertise to collaborate with industry professionals. We envision IDA member SMEs being asked to consider opportunities for education program development, providing expert testimony to policymakers, giving media interviews, serving on advisory panels, providing initial peer to peer counsel, topical brief development, speaking assignments and being asked to support various aspects of LPM certification.
Qualifications to Participate
IDA is looking to identify members with 7-10 years of industry knowledge, education and real-world experience within a specific domain of professional practice. You can view in depth descriptions of each domain HERE. Please note, to apply, you must be an IDA member in good standing.
The Commitment
Once subject matter experts are identified, the level of commitment will vary based on IDA’s needs throughout the year. Selected individuals will be included in a subject matter expertise database and may be contacted as opportunities arise. Most work will be conducted remotely, and participation is voluntary and unpaid. This opportunity may offer valuable networking with industry colleagues.
Application Process
If you would like to be considered as a subject matter expert within a specific domain, please complete the below application and include a current resume by Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET. You can stop, save and return to your work on your applicaton any time before the deadline. Once you've completed the applicaton, please click "Submit" at the bottom. If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Dellutri, CAE, CTP, CMSM, Director of Professional Development at carolyn@downtown.org
Selection Process
Applications will be peer reviewed and selected based on depth of experience, knowledge by domain, samples of current work, industry involvement, past speaking engagements, teaching roles, published works and other thought leadership experiences.