Editor’s note: In this piece, we share information from colleagues at Educational Testing Service (ETS), long-time TIRF partner, regarding their research grants currently available to members in our community.
ETS is pleased to announce the TOEFL® Committee of Examiners (COE) 2024 Research Grant Programs. Full details about the three grant programs are available using the links below.
TOEFL COE research grants are intended to support research on topics related to the TOEFL iBT® test, the TOEFL ITP® Assessment Series, and the TOEFL Essentials® test in promoting high-quality language assessment research as judged by the COE and ETS. Applications that employ diverse and innovative research methodologies are encouraged, as are those focused on the TOEFL Essentials test.
TOEFL COE Young Student Series Research Program (Faculty)
The TOEFL® Young Students Series (YSS) Research Grants are intended to support research related to the TOEFL YSS assessments (the TOEFL Primary® and TOEFL Junior® tests) as well as foundational research that promotes high-quality language assessment related to young English language learners between ages 8 and 16.
TOEFL COE Young Student Series Research Program (Graduate Students)
The TOEFL® Young Students Series (YSS) Research Grants for Graduate Students are intended to support research related to the TOEFL YSS assessments (the TOEFL Primary® and TOEFL Junior® tests) as well as foundational research that promotes high-quality language assessment related to young English learners between ages 8 and 16.
Important Dates
- April 15, 2023: Deadline for submission of intent forms
- July 15, 2023: Deadline for submission of full proposals
- October 15, 2023: Responses to proposals mailed
- April 15, 2024: Tentative start date for funded projects
