American Statistical Association (ASA) NISS/ASA/NSF-Census Bureau Research Fellowship Program

American Statistical Association (ASA)

Amount: Varies (stipend + health insurance + travel)
Deadline: January (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: postdoc
Renewable: No

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About

This fellowship supports postdoctoral research at the U.S. Census Bureau. While primarily postdoctoral, it's a direct pathway from PhD and highly competitive for recent graduates.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident
  • GPA: N/A
  • Postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or a related field

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Research Proposal
  • CV
  • Letters of Recommendation

Timeline

Applications open in October. Deadline in January. Notifications in April.

Tips

Develop a strong research proposal that aligns with the Census Bureau's research priorities. Highlight your statistical and data science expertise.