Join us for ISMOR 43
Tuesday 14 July - Thursday 16 July 2026
National Oceanography Centre
Southampton
SO14 3ZH, United Kingdom
The Operational Research (OR) Society warmly invites you to attend the 43rd International Symposium of Military Operational Research (ISMOR). This renowned event is the ideal forum for analysts, military personnel, and academics to refine their skills, exchange ideas, showcase advancements, and forge connections within the global Military OR community.
This year, ISMOR will feature an expanded programme offering diverse opportunities for engagement, including panel discussions, forums, seminars, focus groups, demonstrations, and training sessions.
We invite you to submit 150-word abstracts via this form ISMOR 43 Abstract Submission Form, email (indicating ‘presentation’ or ‘workshop’ in the subject). If you have any queries please email [email protected].
See our calling notice page for more details.
Why Attend ISMOR?
- Present your work to fellow experts
- Discover the latest innovations in Military OR
- Enhance your skills through workshops, seminars, panels, and training
- Connect with professionals from government, industry, and academia
- Enjoy a gala dinner and keynote addresses
Prices (Including VAT)
| Student/Retired |
£312.00 |
| OR Society Member Early Bird |
£510.00 |
| OR Society Member Full Conference Ticket |
£562.80 |
| Full Conference Ticket |
£622.80 |
| One Day Ticket |
£238.80 |
The OR Society is pleased to offer bursaries of up to £500 per person; please see the guidelines below:
Guidelines for Applying for the ISMOR Bursary Fund (Closed for 2026)
The OR Society is pleased to offer bursaries to support junior analysts in attending future ISMOR events.
To apply, please follow the steps below:
Eligibility
Applicants should be early-career analysts (typically within the first five years of their career) or current postgraduate students with a strong interest in operational research, data science & analytics within the defence sector.
Application Process
Submit a short-written application (maximum 500 words) including:
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A brief introduction to your background and current role/studies
- Why you are interested in attending ISMOR
- How attending ISMOR would benefit your development
An estimate of the costs you are seeking support for (e.g., travel, accommodation, registration)
A maximum of £500 per bursary will be awarded.
Submission
Applications should be sent by email to [email protected], with the subject line “ISMOR Bursary Application – [Your Name/ISMOR Bursary]”.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted 12 weeks before the ISMOR conference. ( Closed for 2026)
Selection
Applications will be reviewed by the current Chair of ISMOR and the Chair of the Defence Special Interest Group. Successful applicants will be notified within two weeks of the deadline.
“The selection process is operated in line with the Society’s EDI Policy which can be viewed here