CAS and SOA Announce 2027 Individual Grants Competition
The CAS and SOA 2027 Individual Grants Competition funds innovative research projects to advance actuarial science, with support from the Casualty Actuarial Society.
Funder: Casualty Actuarial Society
Due Dates: October 21, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 14, 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Median award approximately $15,000; typically for one-year projects.
Summary: Supports innovative theoretical or empirical research advancing actuarial science, jointly funded by CAS and SOA.
Key Information: Only one LOI per researcher (as PI or co-applicant) is allowed.
Description
This competition, organized by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute’s Committee on Knowledge Extension Research (CKER), provides funding for impactful research projects in actuarial science. Both theoretical and empirical proposals are welcome, with a strong emphasis on advancing the field’s body of knowledge. The competition aims to foster innovative ideas that can influence practice and scholarship in actuarial science. Awarded projects are expected to culminate in publications or other significant scholarly products.
