Current Activities

STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FUNDING: Due Sept 1, 2025 For information please go here

BYAR and Early Career Paper Awards: Applications due November 17, 2025. For information please go here.

REVIEWERS NEEDED: 2026 Biometrics Early Career Paper Awards

Help recognize outstanding early-career statisticians! We're seeking reviewers for the 2026 Biometrics Early Career Paper Award competition, including the prestigious David P. Byar Award.

What's involved:

  • Review 5-10 research papers (max 25 pages each)

  • Simple 1-5 scoring rubric

  • Papers assigned: Nov 18, 2025

  • Reviews due: Dec 19, 2025

Who can participate:

  • Doctorate in statistics/biostatistics for 3+ years (as of May 2025)

This is a great way to support the next generation of statisticians and stay current with cutting-edge research. The more reviewers we have, the lighter the workload for everyone!

Interested? Fill out our brief Google form.

Questions? Contact Tanya Garcia, Chair, 2026 Byar Award Committee, tpgarcia@email.unc.edu