Master RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN STATISTICS

We are happy to announce Master Research Experience in Statistics (MRES) to provide Master Statistics students an opportunity to participate in a research experience with faculty.

Details

  • Students will apply for specific MRES topics.  
  • Student researchers will enroll in STAT 590: Individual Study and Research for credit (between 0-8) and a letter grade.
    • At most 4 credit hours (in total) can be counted towards the STAT-MS degree.
    • STAT 590 will not be counted towards the STAT-MS: Analytics degree.
    • The credit hours should be decided after discussing details with the participating faculty, and with the participating faculty’s approval. The general rule is that the students should work on their own for at least 2*credit hours per week.
  • To receive credit for this program, student researchers will prepare a final project presentation to showcase at the Research Symposium on the last day of instruction, Wednesday, May 7.
    • Participating faculties could arrange additional or substitute assignments for their students.

Eligibility

  • Open to MS: Statistics, MS: Statistics-Analytics Students, who have completed STAT 410 (or 410 waiver exam or 510) and STAT 425, or similar courses.
  • Faculty will select students based on an application, topics of interest, grades, and progress toward completing the Statistics degree.

Application

  • All interested students must fill out an application for consideration. Applications for the Spring semester are due by Monday, Jan 13.

Application Results

  • Mentors will contact selected students around the first week of the instruction (or the week before).

Any questions? Please contact (hyoeun@illinois.edu)

Spring 2025 application period: Jan 6- Jan 13

Application Link

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FAQ

  • Do I need to participate in MRES program to register for STAT 590?

To register for STAT 590, you need to have a STAT faculty who’s willing to work with you during the corresponding semester for STAT 590. If both parties agree, you do not need to apply for MRES program. MRES program is to give both students and faculty members more chances to find each other.

  • I’m a new student at the University of Illinois. Can I participate in MRES as an incoming student or is it advisable to participate next semester onwards?

New incoming master students have many other responsibilities in their first semester to lay a foundation for a successful career here. If you believe you have already completed courses similar to STAT 410 and STAT 425, you are welcome to apply to MRES.

  • What are my chances of getting an invitation to participate in MRES?

It’s hard to say what one individual’s chances of getting in because it depends on the pool of all applicants and the number of positions. My advice is to select your schedule for the coming semester as if you will not participate in MRES but have a backup plan if you do get in and need to shuffle some classes because of the added responsibility