The U.S. National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports science and engineering in all 50 states and U.S. territories. NSF was established in 1950 by Congress to promote the progress of science, advance the national health, prosperity and welfare, and secure the national defense.
The Statistics Program is aimed at supporting research in statistical theory and methods. It focuses on enhancing statistical science through the development of theory and application of methods across various domains of science and engineering. The grant emphasizes the importance of statistical methods for stochastic modeling, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, addressing the uncertainty in data. The program is open to a wide range of projects from single-investigator to interdisciplinary team projects, promoting advancements in science and engineering through statistical innovation.