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Statistics

Funds statistical theory and methods, and their application to any part of science and engineering.

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NSF's Statistics programme funds research in statistical theory and in statistical methods, including methods built for a particular domain of science or engineering.

NSF's own framing separates the two. Theory forms the base of statistical science. Methods are what people actually use β€” for stochastic modelling, and for collecting, analysing and interpreting data β€” and their job is to characteri…

Statistical theory and statistical methods, including methods for application to any domain of science and engineering β€” stochastic modelling, and the collection, analysis and interpretation of data with uncertainty characterised.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PD-18-1269Source: www.grants.gov