Owen Ward, Simon Fraser University

Research

Bayesian Methodology Latent Ranking Models Network Event Data Network Point Processes Statistical Computing Statistical Network Models

Latest funding

Statistical Tools for Complex Dynamics on Networks
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$12,500
Statistical Tools for Complex Dynamics on Networks
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$54,000

All 2 grants and awards

Statistical Tools for Complex Dynamics on Networks

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Ward, Owen

$12,500

Statistical Tools for Complex Dynamics on Networks

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Ward, Owen

Keywords: network event data; latent ranking models; bayesian methodology; statistical computing; network point processes; statistical network models

$54,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Bayesian Methodology Dear Professor Ward, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on bayesian methodology connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Statistical Tools for Complex Dynamics on Networks" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]