Jill A. Dever

The Survey Research Methods Section (SRMS) offers a student travel award for students in any terminal degree program (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral) in statistics, survey methodology, or allied survey research disciplines. Support is offered for students to attend the Joint Statistical Meetings, to be held in Seattle, Washington, August 8–13, 2015.

Preference is given to students presenting a paper or poster at the conference in the area of survey research. In addition, applications must be supported by a current SRMS member or a faculty advisor. Approximately six awards will be granted to cover conference expenses up to $800. Also included are a one-year student membership in the ASA and SRMS and attendance at one half-day JSM continuing education course. Winners are expected to attend JSM sessions and the SRMS business meeting to be recognized. Previous student travel award winners and JSM 2015 student paper competition winners are not eligible for this award.

Application forms, due December 12, are available at the SRMS website. Questions may be directed to Jill A. Dever at jdever@rti.org.