15 July 1924 – 18 January 2022
The Sir David R. Cox Foundations of Statistics Award will now be given annually by the American Statistical Association (ASA), thanks to generous contributions by “Friends” of David Cox, solicited on this blog!*
Nominations for the 2026 Sir David R. Cox Foundations of Statistics Award are due on November 1, 2025 requiring the following:
- Nomination letter
- Candidate’s CV
- Two letters of support, not to exceed two pages each
This award honors the contributions of David R. Cox to the foundations of statistical inference, experimental design, and data analysis. It was established in 2022 to promote research and teaching that illuminates conceptual, theoretical, philosophical, and historical perspectives on statistical science and to advance understanding of comparative approaches to the interpretation and communication of statistical data.
The honoree will receive a $2,000 honorarium and up to $1,000 toward travel expenses to present a lecture at JSM.
About the Award
The David R. Cox Foundations of Statistics Award was created in 2022 through an endowment created by Deborah G. Mayo, Professor Emerita of Philosophy at Virginia Tech. The recipient receives a $2000 honorarium and is invited to give a lecture at the Joint Statistical Meetings. See the announcement on ASA website and list of committee members.
Selection Criteria
The award will be for a paper, monograph, book, or cumulative research. Anyone who has made noteworthy contributions to statistics in the spirit of Cox’s contributions as outlined above may be nominated.
Award Recipient Responsibilities
The award recipient is responsible for providing a current photograph and general personal information the year the award is presented. The American Statistical Association uses this information to publicize the award and prepare the check and certificate.
Questions
Please contact the committee chair.
*It had previously been given on odd-numbered years only.
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