Need help choosing the right statistical method? Unsure about your study design or sample size? Looking for support with complex data analyses or a grant proposal? Whether you are planning a new study, preparing a grant application, analysing data, or interpreting your results, StatUa offers expert statistical support throughout every stage of the research process.

Our consultants help researchers make sound methodological decisions, choose appropriate statistical methods, and perform robust statistical analyses. Depending on your needs, we can provide methodological advice, assist with (a part of) specific analyses, or perform statistical analyses on your behalf.

StatUa welcomes consultancy requests from researchers at the University of Antwerp as well as from external academic, public, and private organisations.

How can we help?

We provide support on topics including:

  • Study design
  • Statistical analysis plans
  • Selection of appropriate statistical methods
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Advanced statistical modelling
  • Review of statistical analyses for manuscripts, theses, and grant proposals
  • Collaboration on research projects
  • Sample size and power calculations

Consultancy process

Requesting statistical support is straightforward.

  1. Contact us by emailing statua@uantwerpen.be with a brief description of your project or question.
  2. Initial consultation. We schedule an introductory meeting to discuss your research question, identify your statistical needs, and determine the most appropriate form of support.
  3.  Proposal. Based on the scope and complexity of the work, we provide an estimate of the required consultancy and associated costs.
  4. Collaboration. Once approved, the consultancy is carried out by one of our statisticians or, where appropriate, an external specialist within the StatUa network.