This grant funds innovative theoretical or empirical research projects that advance knowledge and practice in actuarial science.
Funder: Casualty Actuarial Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary; typically supports individual research projects advancing actuarial science.
Summary: Supports theoretical or empirical research projects with significant potential to advance the field of actuarial science.
The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute's Committee on Knowledge Extension Research (CKER) sponsor this annual competition to fund innovative research in actuarial science. The program aims to support projects—both theoretical and empirical—that can make substantial contributions to the actuarial profession’s body of knowledge. The competition is open to researchers proposing impactful work that advances understanding or practice within the field.