George B. Dantzig Prize

The prize honors George B. Dantzig for his contributions to operations research and computer science. The prize is awarded every three years to one or more individuals for original research which by its originality, breadth, and depth is having a major impact on the field of mathematical optimization.

Prize Description

The George B. Dantzig Prize is awarded ever three years to one or more individuals for original research which by its originality, breadth, and depth is having a major impact on the field of mathematical optimization. MOS administers the prize and it is awarded jointly by MOS and SIAM.

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Eligibility Criteria

The George B. Dantzig Prize may be awarded to any member of the scientific community who meets the general guideline of the prize description. The contribution(s) for which the award is made must be publicly available and may belong to any aspect of mathematical optimization in its broadest sense.

Required Materials

Nominator’s letter of recommendation for candidate
CV of the candidate

About the Award

The George B. Dantzig Prize includes a monetary award and a certificate containing the citation. The recipient will be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses incurred in attending the award ceremony.

Learn more about the past recipients and selection committees.

Award Date

The George B. Dantzig Prize will next be awarded in 2027.

Award Presentation

The award is presented at the International Symposium on Mathematical Programming (ISMP), except every third award where it is presented at the SIAM Annual Meeting. The Chair of MOS or the SIAM President will announce the award, read the citation, and present the certificate to the recipient. The announcement of the award will appear in SIAM News, the SIAM website, and appropriate electronic media.