Dear Colleagues:
I am writing to request your nominations for the 2026 iFORM (Interface of Finance, Operations and Risk Management) SIG (Special Interest Group) Best Paper Award.
The 2026 award will consider papers published in any INFORMS journal in 2023, 2024, or 2025 (not as "articles in advance").
This year's iFORM Best Paper Award Committee consists of:
- Jiri Chod, Boston College
- Vishal Gaur, Cornell University
- Wenqiang Xiao, New York University
Self-nominations are welcome.
To nominate a paper, please email msom.iform2026@gmail.com by Friday, September 4, 2026. Please include the paper's title, journal, year of publication, and a brief explanation supporting the nomination.
The winning paper will be announced at the MSOM business meeting during the 2026 INFORMS Annual Meeting. The authors of the winning paper will receive a $500 cash award and an electronic certificate.
Thank you in advance for sending your nominations.
Best regards,
Qi
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Qi Wu, 2026 iFORM SIG Chair
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management
Weatherhead School of Management
Case Western Reserve University
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Qi Wu
Associate Professor
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland OH
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