Early Career Researchers (ECR) 

Operational Research is widespread within the UK university sector, with academics pushing developments in OR techniques and having impact by engaging with industry. The  Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network was set up to nurture OR research, connect early career researchers, and support OR in research institutions.

The ECR Network is a friendly and accessible environment for anyone who:

  • is in the early stages of their career in academia
  • feels they would benefit from networking within their peer group
  • wants to form connections with others who are further ahead in their career

The network aims to provide for academics in Operational Research and its related fields, as well as for those who are returning to work or study following a career break, or those changing career path.

The network aims to further the personal and professional development of those in the early stages of their career, through:

  • disseminating relevant information about upcoming opportunities
  • discussion of research ideas, developments, innovations, opportunities and issues
  • networking and peer-to-peer support
  • facilitating knowledge transfer and support for career and professional development
  • opportunities for presenting your work to peers in a supportive environment
  • providing help and advice when applying for research grants and/or jobs
  • signposting relevant events and conferences

The network actively encourages suggestions on the types of events and resources you, as an early career researcher, would like to be offered so that the OR Society can work to provide this. Please get in touch.

It is the society’s hope that the ECR Network will be productive, inviting and supportive for all early career researchers.

Future Events

Details coming soon

Want to join this network? Let us know

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or if you have a question for us.

Committee Details

Name Role
Luke Rhodes-Leader
Chair
Elizabeth Williams
 Secretary
Laura Boyle
 Committee Member - Social Media
Amalia Gjerloev
 Committee Member - Events
Siamak Naderi
Committee Member - Events
Richlove Frimpong
Committee Member - Events
Zehra Onen Dumlu
Committee Member - Events
Carol McLaughlin
Committee Member
Sophie Rouse
Committee Member

 

Panel Session on funding sources for ECRs

A key challenge for Early Career Researchers is building a research portfolio, often requiring funding. This session explored available funding sources, the most suitable schemes for early-career academics, and opportunities for smaller grants to kickstart new research directions or foster collaboration.

Panel Session on funding sources for ECRs

 
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