INFORMS is now accepting nominations for the Donald P. Gaver, Jr. Early Career Award, which recognizes outstanding and innovative contributions to operations research by scholars in the early stages of their academic careers.
The award, presented at the INFORMS Annual Meeting, supports creative and diverse work in OR/MS, honoring individuals whose research demonstrates originality, potential for impact, and breadth across methods or application domains.
Eligible candidates must be within ten years of receiving their PhD and hold a tenured or tenure‑track academic appointment.
Nomination Deadline: July 7, 2026
Learn More and Submit a Nomination
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Christy Blevins
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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