What does SFDS mean in SOCIETIES

The French Society of Statistics (SFdS) is an association for statisticians working in France. It promotes the progress and advancement of statistics in all its applications, with a particular focus on collaboration between academics and practitioners within an international context.

SFdS provides members with a range of services, including organising and supporting conferences and workshops, maintaining contacts between members, issuing consultancy documents, and publishing books and journals. The society also actively encourages cooperation between academia and industry.

Yes, the SFdS offers mentoring programs for both senior statisticians as well as students wishing to break into the field. We also offer internships to give students valuable experience.

Membership in the SFdS is open to individuals who are involved in statistical research or teaching either professionally or academically. To learn more about joining the society please visit our website at http://www.sfds.asso.fr/en/membres/index_en.

Benefits of being a member include access to our exclusive publications such as our renowned journal Statistique et Société, discounted registration fees for our events such as conferences and seminars, discounted membership fees at other societies such as ENSAE-CREST or CFE, discounts on books bought from publishers like Dunod or Springer-Verlag among many more benefits.

In addition to offering mentoring programs, regularly updated information on job opportunities is available through our Jobs Page which you can find on our website at http://www.sfds.asso.fr/en/emploi/. We also have various informative newsletters available which cover news regarding new methods and techniques within the field.

No there are no age restrictions when it comes to applying for membership. Membership is open to anyone over 18 years old who can demonstrate an active interest in statistical research or teaching.

Candidates wishing to be elected as a board member must first be nominated by another board member; their candidacy then needs to be accepted by two thirds of all voting members based on approval ratings relevant criteria such as number of years' experience or contribution made towards advancing statistical research in France.