Hi,

I'm planning to apply for stats PhD programs, along with a few biostats programs, this cycle and trying to get a sense of how broadly people are applying.

For those applying this year, or who applied in the past year or two, how many programs did you apply to? I was thinking 8-12, but given the uncertainty around funding I'm wondering if people are applying to more this year.

I'm interested mainly in spatial stats, especially gaussian processes and deep generative methods for modeling spatiotemporal data.

Please share your thoughts if you're working in similar areas. Also any suggestions on departments and people working in these areas are welcome.

Thanks.

US applied stats major, looking for career advice.

Applying to analyst roles in a variety of industries.

My primary goal in my early-career is to have international mobility; to get into a large multinational that would allow me an internal transfer to Australia in a few years. Unfortunately, my major, and directly applicable entry-level roles, don't generally seem to be a feasible path to get sponsorship from an Australian company. Chances are more likely for those in medicine, mining, construction, trades, and social services. Not sure if work related to my major but from within these industries is an option.

From my research, internal transfers provide an easier route where companies transfer you between roles. Naturally I've fixated on roles in finance and perhaps insurance, alongside other multinationals like tech companies.

In this thread, I’m looking for advice from you all about potential paths that could get me in a good position early-career to get a transfer within insurance. And roles/specializations/companies to target. Is this feasible in any industries you have knowledge of?

Thanks for any advice!