Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Description

Individuals selected for fellowships conduct independent research in ETS offices in Princeton, N.J. A wide variety of research is acceptable including:

• measurement theory
• validity
• natural language processing and computational linguistics
• cognitive psychology
• learning theory
• linguistics
• speech recognition and processing
• teaching and classroom research
• statistics

Program Goals

• Provide research opportunities to individuals who hold a doctorate in the fields indicated above.
• Increase the number of professionals from diverse backgrounds — especially traditionally underrepresented groups such as African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, and American Indians — conducting research in educational measurement and related fields.

Award Duration

The fellowship is for a period of up to two years, renewable after the first year by mutual agreement.

Award Value

• $55,000 stipend
• Limited relocation reimbursement expenses

Eligibility

• Doctorate in a relevant discipline within the past 3 years
• Evidence of prior research

Selection

Selection is based on a candidate's scholarship and the technical strength of the proposed research topic. Another key factor is the explicit objective of the research and its relationship to ETS research goals and priorities. ETS affirmative action objectives are considered.

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Contact

For more information, contact us via e-mail or call 1-609-734-5543.