IISA2022 Early Career Award in Statistics and Data Sciences(ECASDS) Nomination Form

Deadline for nomination is November 11, 2022.

IISA offers the Early Career Award in Statistics and Data Sciences (ECASDS) in three tracks. They recognize outstanding contribution made by a member in (i) Statistics and Data Sciences: Theory, (ii) Statistics and Data Sciences: Methodology and Applications, and (iii) Statistics and Data Sciences: Professional Practice.

Eligibility:

  • For all three tracks: Nominees must be an active member of IISA for at least past two years at the time of nomination, or a life member.
  • For the "Theory" and the "Methodology and Applications" tracks: IISA members are eligible to be nominated for up to 13 years beyond the year of their terminal degree, or 41 years of age, whichever occurs later.
  • For the "Professional Practice" track: IISA members are eligible to be nominated for up to 17 years beyond the year of their terminal degree, or 45 years of age, whichever occurs later.
  • A terminal degree for the purpose of these awards are a PhD, MS, BS or their equivalents from a nationally or internationally recognized educational institution. IISA will not consider post-doctoral studies, optional practical trainings, curricular practical trainings, internships, apprenticeships, online training or online educational activities as degree programs for the purpose of these awards.
  • A nominee will be required to show either a proof of age or a proof of graduation date once they are shortlisted for an award. A signed statement from a University Dean, Director, Head of Department or equivalent on official stationery is acceptable as a proof of graduation. A nationally or internationally recognized document like a passport, birth certificate, government-issued identity card or driver’s license is acceptable as proof of age.

Nomination Procedure: Please complete this form and include

  • a cover letter specifying the award track (i.e., "Theory", "Methodology and Applications" and "Professional Practice") and outlining the significance of the candidate's contributions relevant to the track,
  • a current curriculum vitae of the nominee, and
  • at least two additional letters of support (each no longer than 2 pages preferably, 12 font size, 1.5 line spaced) that specifically comment on how the nominee meets the nomination criteria. Letters of support can be written by individuals who are not members of IISA. More than two letters of support may be included with the nomination. The IISA awards committee will not make any of the submitted materials public, hence confidentiality should not be a concern.

Self-nomination is NOT acceptable.

For additional guidelines please check the IISA early career awards website.

Contact president@intindstat.org for any queries regarding the IISA Early Career Award in Statistics and Data Sciences (ECASDS).

Registration Details

Email of the Nominator *

Email of the Nominator: is required

Name of the Nominator (Last, First) *

Name of the Nominator (Last, First) is required

Last Name of the nominee *

Last Name of the nominee is required

First Name (& MI) of the nominee *

First Name of the nominee is required

Email address of the nominee *

Please note that the Awards committee may consider moving a nomination to a different track if it is more appropriate. (The committee will consult the nominator if that case.)

Nomination Track *

Statistics and Data Sciences: Theory

Statistics and Data Sciences: Methodology and Applications

Statistics and Data Sciences: Professional Practice

Nomination Track is required

Institutional/Organizational Affiliation of the Nominee *

Institutional/Organizational Affiliation of the Nominee is required

IISA Membership Status of the nominee *

Nominees must either be a LIFE member or an active member of IISA for at least past two years at the time of nomination

Life Member of IISA

Active Annual Member (Regular; joined before June 30, 2020)

IISA Membership Status of the nominee is required

List of Documents you are submitting with this nomination. *

Required Documents:

  • (i). The nomination letter (cover letter).
  • (ii). A recent CV of the nominee.
  • (iii). At least two (2) additional letters of recommendations.

Optional documents:

One notable publication of the nominee or an equivalent document supporting the nomination.

Please collate all the documents in one .pdf file and upload below. The maximum size of upload is 50MB. In case of any problem in uploading the documents please contact president@intindstat.org. (If the nominee is shortlisted for an award, a proof of graduation date or proof of age will be required. This document should not be uploaded now.)

Please up load the documents here. PDF only. *

Additional Comments (if any).