IAOS Launches Young Statisticians Prize Competition

The International Association for Official Statistics (IAOS) recently launched the 2021 IAOS Young Statisticians Prize. This international prize, which is designed to encourage more young statisticians to take an active interest in official statistics, is awarded for the best paper in the field of official statistics written by a young statistician.

The author(s) of the best paper will be awarded the following:

  • A cash prize valued at €1,500 ($1,778) divided among co-authors
  • An opportunity to present the paper during a session at a mutually agreed upon international statistical conference with airfare and hotel accommodation provided (for only one author in situations of co-authorship)
  • Two years of IAOS membership
  • A certificate of award from the IAOS acknowledging success in the competition

The deadline to enter the competition is February 12, 2021.

The submission template, paper guidelines, and details can be viewed on the IAOS website.