Financial Aid Application

Eligibility:

  1. You must have an accepted abstract for an oral or poster presentation.
  2. Priority Groups: PhD students, early-career researchers (postdocs), participants from developing regions, and underrepresented groups in the optimization community

Financial support may include:

  • Full or partial exemption from the conference registration fees.
  • A fixed financial contribution to assist with accommodation and meals during your stay in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Travel support, available only to participants based in Brazil.

Selection Criteria: 

The allocation of financial support will be based on the justification provided in the application. Priority will be given to students and early-career researchers.

Application Timeline:

  • Applications Open: June 1st 2026
  • Application Deadline: June 19th 2026
  • Notification of Results: June 26th 2026

How to Apply:

Send your application to the email: bcopt2026@fgv.br and di.liu@fgv.br