Visiting Research Scholar Program

ETS accepts applications on an ongoing basis for a limited number of slots for the Visiting Research Scholar Program.

If you meet the following criteria, we invite you to apply:

• You hold an academic or researcher appointment from a university, governmental or nonprofit organization.
• You have a doctoral degree or are a recognized expert in a field of interest to ETS.
• You are fully self-funded or come with funding from your home institution, a foundation or a government.
• Your proposed research is not in conflict with ETS products or services. You may give a public presentation of your research while at ETS.
• ETS Research & Development (ETS R&D) will provide office space, telephone and computer facilities as well as library access privileges to the scholars.

Visiting scholars are also welcome to attend ETS R&D seminars and presentations. ETS does not provide funds to assist visiting scholars with their travel or living expenses.

For consideration, submit the following documentation to ETSVisitingResearchScholar@ets.org:

• Curriculum vitae
• Full list of publications
• One-page research proposal
• Statement of funding

If you require a J-1 visa, you’ll be responsible for covering visa application fees, travel-related costs and health insurance as required by the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.

The U.S. State Department requires ETS to ensure that your English-language proficiency will permit day-to-day functioning and allow for a productive experience while you’re in the United States. If you don’t have standardized test scores, you may provide English-language proficiency certification from your home institutions. Certification is not needed for native English speakers.