Statistics

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Supports research in statistical theory and methods, including research in statistical methods with applications in any domain of science and engineering.

Synopsis

The Statistics Program supports research in statistical theory and methods, including research in statistical methods for applications to any domain of science and engineering. The theory forms the base for statistical science. The methods are used for stochastic modeling, and the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. The methods characterize uncertainty in the data and facilitate advancement in science and engineering. The Program encourages proposals ranging from single-investigator projects to interdisciplinary team projects.

Program contacts

Name	Email	Phone	Organization
Yong Zeng Program Director	yzeng@nsf.gov	(703) 292-7299	MPS/DMS
John E. Kolassa	jkolassa@nsf.gov	(703) 292-4733	MPS/DMS
Tapabrata Maiti	tmaiti@nsf.gov	(703) 292-5307	MPS/DMS
Jun Zhu Program Director	jzhu@nsf.gov	(703) 292-4551	MPS/DMS

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Upcoming due dates

Full proposal

2026

December 1 2026 - December 15, 2026 - Window

December 1 - December 15, Annually Thereafter

Due by 5pm submitting organization's local time

Proposals submitted outside this window will be returned without review. Conference and workshop proposals should be submitted eight months before the requested starting date.

Program guidelines

Apply to PD 18-1269 as follows:

Full proposals submitted via Research.gov: NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide proposal preparation guidelines apply.

Full proposals submitted via Grants.gov: NSF Grants.gov Application Guide guidelines apply. See Grants.gov Proposal Processing in Research.gov for more information.

Published:

February 9, 2004