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, from July 29–August 1, 2026 –– directly preceding the Boston Joint Statistical Meetings.

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.

Attendance is by invitation only. The application form must be submitted by April 30th!

Historically, NRC has been hosted in the United States. Starting in 2025, the IMS NRC has expanded to include European and Asian editions.