IELTS | Researchers – Call for research proposals
The IELTS partners are making available grant funding for IELTS-related research projects commencing in 2013.
IELTS Joint-funded Research Program 2012
Educational institutions and suitably qualified individuals are invited to apply for funding to undertake applied research projects in relation to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for a period of one or two years. Financial support for individual projects selected will in principle be limited to a maximum of £45,000/AU$70,000.
Areas of interest
The IELTS Joint Research Committee is interested in supporting external researchers to conduct quality research under the three headings below. This year we would particularly encourage applications to undertake research studies which fit within these broad areas:
- Test development and validation issues
- Issues relating to contexts of test use
- Issues of test impact
Important dates and deadlines
- 30 June 2012: Applications close
- July - August 2012: Preliminary review of applications
- October 2012: Evaluation and selection of successful applicants
- November 2012: Notification of Research Committee's decision to applicants
- January 2013: Research commences
- December 2013/4: Final reports due
All applications received will be treated on a confidential basis. The decision of the review committee will be final. Proposals are welcomed from researchers and institutions with expertise in language learning and assessment research. Institutions/individuals are invited to submit a written application (maximum of 10 pages, unbound) in accordance with the format and content requirements, see Guidelines for applying.
Application form
Download the Application form (PDF, 115KB).
For enquiries and further information, please contact Bethany Marett at ielts.communications@idp.com |
