DELORES 25
DELORES - A Writing School for Young Career Researchers in OR
Abstract
Publishing high-quality innovative research in OR is challenging. Early-career researchers and Ph.D. students often struggle to publish their papers in top OR journals. We are offering a new workshop to help early-career researchers work on their current papers in all areas of OR, including Scheduling, Packing, and Routing. It will provide them with good practices and essential writing skills. The workshop will provide step-by-step coverage of the key elements of successful publications and guide in developing the participants’ manuscripts into successful submissions for a top OR journal.
Furthermore, this workshop will teach participants how to constructively review a paper, and how to determine potential areas of research emanating from real-world problems. As a by-product of this workshop, participants will intensify their networking and enable them to build international research collaboration.
The workshop will take place in conjunction with the EURO conference 2025. As the workshop immediately precedes the EURO 2025 in Leeds, participants can easily combine both events and avoid additional travel costs.
Format
- Two-day workshop right before the EURO 2025: University of Leeds: 20 – 21 June 2025
- Short presentations on the scientific writing of OR papers, structured according to the core components of a paper.
- Interactive / mentored writing sessions
- Discussions
- Networking lunches and dinners
- Limited workshop capacity!
Before the event
- Participants must submit a manuscript that they want to improve for publication in a top OR journal. This manuscript must be nearly finished before the workshop (70%).
During the workshops
- Participants will work in small groups to significantly improve the quality of their manuscript. Each group is guided by a mentor. Lunches, dinners, and site visits will serve for networking and discussions.
Mentors
- Rym M’Hallah: Professor of Systems Engineering, King‘s College London
- Beatriz Brito Oliveira: Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto
- Udo Buscher: Professor of Industrial Management, Technische Universität Dresden
- Janis Neufeld: Professor of Operations Management, Universität Magdeburg
Costs
The participation fee is £100 to cover hospitality costs during the workshop. Please note, that participants must arrange their own travel and accommodation.
Application
Applications are accepted on a rolling base until 17 April 2025. Participants should submit:
- A draft of a paper on a relevant OR topic, at least 70% complete (deadline 16 May 2025).
- Already submitted papers, rejected manuscripts or papers that need a major revision are also allowed.
- A CV focusing on previous career stages and highlighting aims and career objectives.
- A complete application form via Application form (Also for CV upload.)
Successful applicants will be notified via email, with further information.
