Research
The OR Society has a Research Committee which plays a key role in shaping and supporting the OR research landscape. It helps the Society, and its members stay informed about research developments, opportunities, and challenges—whether through the website or other channels. The committee ensures that OR research has a strong voice in national conversations, advocating effectively within the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences, the KE Hub and other national infrastructure, and supporting funding for OR through regular conversations with EPSRC and other funders of OR research, providing strategic level support for the Research Excellence Framework (REF), and inputting into other initiatives as they arise.
The committee supports the OR community in developing high-quality, relevant research and innovation, making it easier to access funding and achieve real-world impact. It also strengthens knowledge exchange, ensuring that insights flow between research and practice to benefit both. A crucial part of this is nurturing the next generation of OR researchers by supporting the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network. The committee is also committed to promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), ensuring these principles are embedded in OR research discussions.
The committee meets on a quarterly basis
and is composed of members with significant national and international
research experience.
Resources for Researchers
Operational research encompasses a wide range of problem-solving
techniques and methods applied in the pursuit of improved
decision-making. Research in OR, therefore, spans theoretical
developments underpinning OR techniques through to research on practical
applications. Consequently, OR research is often undertaken in
collaboration between academia and industry. You will find the following:
- The Researchers Database
- Open Funding Opportunities
- Funding Sources
- Information on the EPSRC Peer Review College
- Top tips for applying for funding