to PM research in the allied disciplines, the origin, evolution, and trends of PM research in the management field are revealed. This study specifically investigates PM research in allied disciplines from the management academy’s perspective by not observing PM research trends from the viewpoint of the PM community. The goal of this research is to better understand PM from the perspective of the academic management world and the trends of allied disciplines, and to enhance our understanding of PM as a research-based academic discipline. This will help researchers interested in PM focus their efforts on areas of high impact and relevance to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. In turn, this will help improve learning, education, and training programs, and ultimately lead to better performance on projects and in organizations.