OPTIMA-CON 27

TURNING OPTIMISATION INTO IMPACT

Important dates

  • 8 August 2026 Abstract submission OPENS
  • 8 October 2026 Abstract submission CLOSES
  • 8 October 2026 Registration opens
  • 30 October 2026 Notifications
  • 8 December 2026 Early bird ends
  • 8–10 February 2027 Conference

Student Travel Grants & Women in Optimisation Travel Grants

Grant availability

The grant opportunities listed on this page are subject to sponsorship support. Availability, number of grants, and funding levels will depend on sponsorship secured for OPTIMA‑CON 27.

Further details, including application timelines and eligibility, will be confirmed as sponsorship arrangements are finalised. Please check back for updates.

Eligibility Criteria and Award Conditions

Women in Optimisation Travel Grants

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Eligibility Criteria and Award Conditions

To be eligible for a Women in Optimisation OPTIMA-CON 27 Travel Grant you must be:

  • do research in optimisation as an academic or a current Postgraduate student studying optimisation research (any discipline).
  • work at or attend an Australian university outside of Melbourne
  • you DO NOT need to be a member of OPTIMA
  • presenting a seminar or a poster at the conference; and
  • registering to attend the conference for its full duration
  • prepared to submit a 500-word 'reflection' report for OPTIMA to promote the event
  • you must have the consent of your institution/primary supervisor to attend this event
  • attend the event in person
  • does not reimburse the registration cost
  • the recipients of this grant will also receive 25% off the price of a standard ticket

Travel grants are awarded at the discretion of OPTIMA. The total amount paid out will be equal to or less than $1250, depending on the total travel costs. Applicants are encouraged to pursue other sources of funding support if required.

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Student Travel Grants

Grant opportunities for OPTIMA‑CON 27 are subject to sponsorship and will be confirmed closer to the conference. Details will be updated on this page as they become available.

Eligibility Criteria and Award Conditions

To be eligible for an OPTIMA-CON 27 Postgraduate Travel Grant you must be:

  • a current Postgraduate student studying in optimisation research (any discipline).
  • attend an Australian university outside of Melbourne
  • You DO NOT need to be a member of OPTIMA
  • presenting a seminar or a poster at the conference; and
  • registering to attend the conference for its full duration
  • attend the event in person
  • prepared to submit a 500-word 'reflection' report for OPTIMA to promote the event
  • you must have the consent of your primary supervisor to attend this event
  • The recipient will also recieve 25% off the price a standard student ticket

Travel grants are awarded at the discretion of OPTIMA. The total amount paid out will be equal to or less than $1250, depending on the total travel costs. Applicants are encouraged to pursue other sources of funding support if required.

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For queries contact info@optima.org.au

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