The Institute of Statistical Research and Training (ISRT) proudly announces another milestone achievement at the 2025 ISI World Statistics Congress (WSC). The biennial event, to be held in Hague from October 5 to 9, 2025, showcases remarkable contributions from statisticians worldwide, including ISRT’s own Tarikul Islam. Mr. Tarikul Islam, a young faculty member from ISRT, University of Dhaka, has been announced for the prestigious 2025 Jan Tinbergen Award, which recognizes exceptional contributions by young statisticians from developing countries. His award-winning paper, titled ‘Causal Inference with Misclassified Exposure: Correcting the IPW Estimator,’ with co-author, Dr. Mahbub Latif, captivated the Selection Committee with its innovative approach to addressing challenges in causal inference. The news link is given here.
The award honours the legacy of Jan Tinbergen, the eminent Dutch econometrician, and Nobel laureate, and is generously sponsored by the Dutch Stichting Internationaal Statistisch Studiefonds (International Statistical Study Fund Foundation). The 2025 competition focused on the theme of “Statistical Systems,” highlighting the importance of robust statistical frameworks for advancing global development.
As part of this prestigious recognition, the award includes:
- A monetary award of €2,500
- Round-trip airfare to The Hague, Netherlands
- Registration for the 2025 ISI WSC
- An allowance covering a maximum of five nights for reasonable accommodation
- Coverage of visa costs
The ISRT family extends heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Tarikul Islam for this brilliant accomplishment and thanks the Selection Committee for their efforts in making the 2025 competition a success. This recognition not only celebrates individual excellence but also underscores ISRT’s commitment to advancing statistical knowledge and capacity in developing countries.
