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International
Conference on Statistical Distributions and Applications Oct. 10-12, 2019, at Eberhard Conference
Center, Grand Rapids, MI, USA |
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(Expired) |
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Travel Grant Support Application (Expired) We are
grateful for the travel support from the National Security Agency (NSA) and
the Department of Statistics, Actuarial and Data Sciences, Central Michigan
University (CMU). The grant will
provide partial assistance to individuals presenting papers at ICOSDA 2019. Application deadline is MAY 31, 2019 for full consideration. ·
The grant from
NSA will provide at most $750.00 per person to individuals who are either
U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States at the time of
application. ·
The
grant from CMU will provide at most $500.00 per person. If awarded,
the grant money will be released after the conference and itemized receipts
are submitted. Eligibility
Criteria for Selection: 1. Non-student
attendees who are making oral presentation must have completed Ph.D. (or
highest academic degree) requirements after May 01, 2014. 2. Attendees
must be making an oral presentation (if the attendee has completed MS or PhD
requirements stated in (1)) or poster presentation (if the attendee is a
student). 3. An
attendee must have submitted an abstract, which has been accepted by the
Conference Organizers. 4. An
attendee cannot receive both NSA and CMU grants. 5. For the
NSA grant, attendees must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents of
the United States at the time of application. The grant
is expected to be competitive and conference participants are encouraged to
submit their completed application form and the required materials in PDF
format by the deadline of May 31, 2019 to
Felix Famoye using the e-mail address felix.famoye@cmich.edu. Applications
received by the deadline will receive full consideration. Applications
received after the deadline will receive consideration only if funds are
still available. Women and minorities are
especially encouraged to apply. Required Materials: 1. A completed and signed
application form must be submitted by the deadline. Download the
Travel Support Application Form. 2.
A
resume must be submitted with the application form. Scan the application form as a PDF
document and your resume as a PDF document. E-mail both to felix.famoye@cmich.edu. Both
documents must be received by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time), May 31, 2019 in order to receive full consideration. Sorry, no
other document formats will be accepted. |
Hotel Reservation and Local Ground
Transportation If you have not yet registered for the conference, please visit the “Conference Registration” page to register Welcome
to the former USA President Gerald R. Ford’s home town, Grand Rapids,
the 2nd largest city in
Michigan A
block of limited rooms at Holiday Inn
Grand Rapids Downtown have been reserved for conference participants. The
hotel is within two minutes walking to the Eberhard Conference Center.
The following rate is available for October 10 to October 13, 2019. Rates are in US Dollars,
and are subject to 15% Tax. Rates are for single or double occupancy.
To make lodging
reservation, click on ICOSDA2019
Hotel Reservation to see the
following page and to make online reservation:
Click on “More Options”
for additional options shown below. Note: the Group Code for ICOSDA 2019 is ICO
Additional hotels nearby the Conference Center: Google Map for
Nearby hotels |
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Travel to Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International
Airport (GRR)
Flying
to Grand Rapids International Airport (GRR) is easy. The following airlines
have flights going to GRR: ·
American Airlines ·
Delta Airlines ·
Southwest Airlines ·
United Airlines |
Local Ground
Transportation (from GRR Airport to hotel) At
GRR, it is easy to get the information and directions you need when arriving
at the airport. The airport's Visitor Information Desk is located across from
baggage claim in the front lobby. The
Airport is about 15 miles to Holiday Inn Downtown. Various affordable modes
of transportations are available: ·
By Taxi (about $35 to $40 one way). ·
Rent a car at airport ·
By Uber Service about $20 to $25). Sign up with Uber App at GFIA: https://www.uber.com/airports/grr/ |
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Fall Season Sightseeing around Grand Rapids and nearby
area Visit Experience Grand Rapids, the local convention and visitors bureau to look for the tourist attractions and events at Grand Rapids and nearby area. Visit Pure Michigan Official Travel and Tourism website for featured tourist attractions in Michigan. |
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