Funding Amount

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Deadline

June 30, 2026

83 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Prize for the Teaching of OR/MS Practice

Purpose: Given annually to a university or college teacher for excellence in teaching the practice of OR/MS. Recognizes teachers who have succeeded in helping students acquire knowledge and skills necessary to be effective practitioners of operations research or management sciences.

Definition of "Effective Practitioner":

  • Has respect for, understanding of, and skills to surmount both practical difficulties and technical challenges of doing good OR/MS work
  • Eligibility:

  • Must be a university or college teacher

  • Focus on excellence in teaching OR/MS practice
  • Award:

  • Presented at INFORMS Annual Meeting

  • Award given annually, if suitable recipient exists
  • Contact Information:

  • 2026 Committee Contact: [email protected]

  • INFORMS

  • 5521 Research Park Drive, Suite 200

  • Catonsville, MD 21228
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Nomination Requirements:

  • Nominations must be provided by a nominator

  • No self-nominations
  • Required Components:
    1. Nominee's name, affiliation, and email
    2. Short (250-500 words) description, abstract, or philosophical statement about:
    - The course or pedagogical approach
    3. Description(s) of specific projects, cases, or scenarios used
    4. Statements of support from:
    - Past students who are now in practice
    - Industrial sponsors and/or qualified observers
    - Supervisors of students now in practice

    Submission:

  • Submit nominations online by June 30, 2026

  • Click link on application page to submit
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

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