Data Engineering Best Practices for Actuaries

About this program

The Society of Actuaries Research Institute seeks proposals to develop practical, evidence-based data engineering best practices for actuarial applications across life, health, retirement, and P&C, including reference architectures, governance guidance, prototypes, reusable tools, and knowledge-transfer materials. Projects must use a mixed-method approach and validate proposed practices through at least two actuarial use-case pilots using measurable benchmarks for data quality, timeliness, reproducibility, governance, and adoption readiness. Applicants should submit qualified researcher résumés, a detailed methodology and deliverables plan, budget, timeline, and evidence of relevant capabilities; academic overhead is generally not funded. Intent to submit is due August 14, 2026, and full proposals are due September 11, 2026.