IMS Lawrence D. Brown Ph.D. Student Award
IMS Lawrence D. Brown Ph.D. Student Award supports doctoral researchers and recent graduates with travel and registration to present dissertation research to the statistical community at the IMS Annual Meeting.
Funder: Institute of Mathematical Statistics
Due Dates: July 1, 2027 (Application and advisor letter) | October 1, 2027 (Notification by)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per recipient for travel and meeting registration; four recipients
Summary: Supports doctoral researchers and recent graduates presenting dissertation research in statistical science, probability, or machine learning at the IMS Annual Meeting.
Key Information: IMS membership is required, and the submitted paper must not be accepted or published in a journal by the deadline.
Description
The Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS) Lawrence D. Brown Ph.D. Student Award selects four researchers to speak in an invited session at the IMS Annual Meeting. It supports research in statistical science, probability, and machine learning arising from doctoral dissertation work. Recipients receive reimbursement for travel and meeting registration to help them present their papers to the statistical community.
Established through contributions from Brown’s family and friends, the award honors his contributions to theoretical and applied statistics and his dedication to mentoring graduate students and young researchers. Brown was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, an IMS President, and a Co-Editor of the Annals of Statistics. The award reflects his commitment to research, teaching, and service.
