The inaugural Behavioral Operations Management Summer Institute for PhD students was held on June 10-14, 2019, at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business in partnership with the Center for Value Chain Innovation. The conference is co-sponsored by the business schools at the University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Support for this event is also being provided by Harvard Business School's Technology and Operations Management Unit.

The 1-week intensive summer institute is designed to provide PhD 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 OM 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 is also be free time to prepare for the next day, have office hours, pair up to work on ideas, and hang out!

Applying for the Summer Institute is free. The registration cost is $225, and includes breakfast and lunch throughout the week. 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:

• March 31st, 2019 - Application Deadline
• April 30th, 2019 - Notification of Acceptance
• June 10-14, 2019 - Summer Institute