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The Behavioral Operations Management Summer Institute for doctoral students will be held on May 17-21, 2027, at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business.

The 1-week intensive summer institute is designed to provide  doctoral students who are interested in behavioral research a solid foundation to conduct behavioral operations management research. Additionally, we hope that the summer institute will encourage collaboration and the creation of a research community among the next generation of researchers. 

Each day of the institute includes morning and afternoon sessions. Morning sessions provide a general overview of BOM, review core behavioral economics/psychology topics, and discuss operations management applications.  Afternoon sessions focus on practical aspects of research (e.g. brainstorming ideas, working with companies, presenting your work), as well as the academic career (e.g. developing a research agenda, building a research community, managing the job market). There will also be free time to prepare for the next day, have office hours, pair up to work on ideas, and get to know each other

Applying for the Summer Institute is free.  Attendees will be required to cover their own cost of travel and accommodations in the Ann Arbor area.  See the FAQ for additional details.

Please navigate to the appropriate pages to find information on FAQs, applying, accommodations, organizers and tentative schedule. 

Important Dates:

• February 15th, 2027 - Application Deadline

• March 15th, 2027 - Notification of Acceptance

• May 17-21, 2027 - Summer Institute