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The International Institute of Forecasters Announces SAS(r) Grants to Support Research on Forecasting for Year 2009

The International Institute of Forecasters, in collaboration with SAS® is proud to announce a grant of financial support for research on how to improve the state of the art in forecasting methods and business forecasting applications. Over twenty years of forecasting research has seen major changes in the theoretical ideas underpinning forecasting effectiveness. However, there has been less impact on forecasting methods and applications. To promote the research in this area, This grant was created in 2002 to promote research on forecasting principles and practical applications with real-world comparisons.

http://www.forecasters.org/grants.html

The awards will be (2) two $5,000 grants. Applications should be submitted to the IIF Office by September 30, 2009.

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