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ETS launched Research grants and the deadline is coming up

ETS is pleased to announce 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
TOEFL COE research grants are intended to support research on topics related to the TOEFL iBT® test and the TOEFL ITP® Assessment Series, promoting high-quality language assessment research as judged by the COE and Educational Testing Service (ETS). Applications that employ diverse and innovative research methodologies are encouraged, as are those focused on the TOEFL ITP Assessment Series.

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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.

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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.

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Important Dates

15 April 2020       Deadline for submission of intent forms

15 July 2020        Deadline for submission of full proposals

31 October 2020  ETS sends responses to proposals

1 March 2021      Tentative start date for funded projects