Editor’s note: Earlier this month, the Foundation published the second installment in the TIRF Language Education in Review (LEiR) series, which is co-produced by TIRF and Laureate Languages. In this piece, TIRF Trustee Andy Curtis provides some background information about the paper and the rationale for producing it. A recent
TIRF is establishing a new column in its newsletter – TIRF Today – that will provide periodic updates about its grantees. In an effort to help our supporters put a face to the organization, “Grantee Corner” will feature brief news from its current grantees (those who are yet to graduate)
ETS has announced the TOEFL® Committee of Examiners (COE) 2021 Research Grant Programs. Full details about the three grant programs are available using the links below. TOEFL COE Research Program https://www.ets.org/toefl/grants/coe_research_program TOEFL COE research grants are intended to support research on topics related to the TOEFL iBT® test and the
The deadline for TIRF’s 2020 Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDG) competition is just around the corner. Please share this news with individuals you know who may be interested in applying for a grant from TIRF. Along with our long-standing partners (Cambridge Assessment English, the British Council, and ETS) the Foundation is
TIRF’s 2020 Masters Research Grants (MRG) program is being postponed until at least 2021. The reason for this change is because of COVID-19, which is forcing many organizations around the world to make difficult decisions. TIRF is certainly feeling the effects of the pandemic our global community is facing. Our hope is
Basketball fans will recognize the phrase “March Madness” as a reference to the annual NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) tournament. It consists of 68 teams playing for the championship. According to Dictionary.com, this phrase has been used to refer to basketball since 1908. Apparently, it was used then regarding a
