The journal “Survey Methodology” established an annual invited paper series in honor of the late Joseph Waksberg to recognize his outstanding contributions to survey statistics and methodology. Each year, a prominent survey statistician is chosen to write a paper that reviews the development and current state of an important topic in survey statistics and methodology.
Award Deadlines and Information
Call for Nominations: C. R. and Bhargavi Rao Prize
Members of the Rao Prize Committee are accepting nominations for the C. R. and Bhargavi Rao Prize for Outstanding Research in Statistics. Submissions are due January 15, 2027.
Nominations Open for International Prize in Statistics
Nominations for the 2027 International Prize in Statistics, honoring major, high-impact achievements in the field, are open through October 1.
Deadlines for ASA National Awards and Special Lectureships
The ASA’s extensive awards program recognizes statisticians who have made outstanding contributions to the association and statistical profession through research, teaching, consulting, and service.
ASA, FDA Offer Oncology Fellowship
The American Statistical Association, in collaboration with the Biopharmaceutical Statistics Section and US Food and Drug Administration Oncology Center of Excellence, offers the oncology educational fellowship designed for senior graduate students and postdocs.
Ott Scholarship Applications Open Until June 15
Applications are sought for the $7,500 Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for graduate students in applied statistics, quality management, and related fields.
Entries Sought for Statistical Significance Poster Competition
The Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee’s Statistical Significance Poster Competition requires participants to submit a one-page poster and summary to showcase how statistics can improve society.
Nominations Open for AAPOR Achievement Award
Nominate a colleague for this lifetime achievement award, which recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to public opinion theory, research, methods, ethics, or public understanding.
Nominations Sought for Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics
The Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics awards pioneering work in statistical methodology and recognizes a statistical innovation.
Submit a Nomination for 2027 Waksberg Award
Each year, a prominent survey statistician is chosen to write a paper that reviews the development and current state of an important topic in the field of survey statistics and methodology.