2026 New Researchers Conference 

General information

The Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS) New Researchers Conference (NRC) is organized by the New Researchers Group. This conference is held annually; this year it will be held at the UMass Amherst Campus, directly preceding the Joint Statistical Meetings, from July 30-Aug 1, 2026. Historically, it has been hosted in the United States. Starting in 2025, the IMS NRC has expanded to include European and Asian editions.

The conference will bring together around fifty early-career researchers in the fields of Statistics, Probability, Optimization, Biostatistics, and Data Science. The program will include plenary and panel talks by leading scholars, poster and oral presentations by participants, and structured mentoring activities, fostering both scientific exchange and lasting international collaborations.

This conference is part of the activities of the IMS New Researchers Group. For information about other activities, visit imsnrg.com.

Contact

If you have questions about registration or travel logistics, please reach out to UMass Amherst Conference Services at registration@umass.edu or (413)-577-8102 (Monday – Friday, 8A – 4P ET). If you have additional questions, please reach out to the local organizers carlossoto@umass.edu, and maryclaregri@umass.edu .