The Government Statistics Section (GSS), Survey Research Methods Section (SRMS), and Social Statistics Section (SSS) are sponsoring a student and postgraduate paper competition. Winners will present their papers at a topic-contributed session during the 2020 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Competition winners will also be recognized during the 2020 SRMS, GSS, and SSS business meetings at JSM.

Up to five $1,000 awards will be granted to help cover JSM 2020 expenses. Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. EST December 21, 2019.

Previous winner Joshua Bon stated, “I was delighted to attend the JSM 2019 in Denver with support from the SRMS, GSS, and SSS. It was a fantastic opportunity to present my research and inspiring to see the numerous ways statistics can have positive impacts in our society. A highlight for me was the warm welcome I received attending the business meetings of the sections. Thank you all for the hospitality you extended to a very jet-lagged Australian!”

Another previous winner, Bikram Karmakar, said, “The SRMS/GSS/SSS award gave me an excellent platform to share my research at JSM, the biggest gathering of statisticians and professionals. Among my fellow awardees, I have found a few good friends who ha[ve] helped me expand my research interest. I can now reach out to them with my questions. Last but not least, I also appreciated the opportunity to meet and chat with the distinguished members of the sections during the meetings organized by the sections.”