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Division of Mathematical Sciences

Statistics

Description

The Statistics Program supports research for developing and improving statistical theory and methods, including research in statistical methods that involve applications to any area of science and engineering.  These methods are used for the collection, exploration, analysis, and interpretation of data, to enable discovery and advancement in such diverse areas as bioinformatics, biology, geosciences, astronomy, ecology, and social science.  Supported areas include frequentist and Bayesian inference in parametric, semi-parametric, and nonparametric methods, time series analysis, robust methods, experimental design, spatial statistics, resampling methods, and the analysis of massive data sets.

Due Dates

Proposals must be submitted by the following date(s):

  • Full Proposal Target Date(s):
      First Tuesday in November

Primary Program Contact

Roger Berger
Program Director
Rm. 1025 N
Phone: (703) 292-4884,
Fax: (703) 292-9032,
Email: rberger@nsf.gov

Eligibility Information

Standard eligibility criteria as defined in the Grant Proposal Guide apply to this program. There are no additional limitations.

Award Information

Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.

Proposal Preparation Instructions

  • Full proposals: Standard Preparation Guidelines
    • Standard GPG Guidelines apply.

Budgetary Information

This program adheres to the budget definition and preparation instructions described in the Grant Proposal Guide and has no additional requirements or limitations.

Cost Sharing is not required.

Proposal Review Information

  • Merit Review Criteria: National Science Board approved criteria apply.

Award Administration Information

  • Award Conditions: Standard NSF award conditions apply.
  • Reporting Requirements: Standard NSF reporting requirements apply.

Program Description Number: PD 04-1269

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