Fellowships and Grants
AERA-ETS Fellowship Program in Measurement
Tentative application deadline: December 2010
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) and Educational Testing Service (ETS) announce the AERA-ETS Fellowship Program in Measurement. This fellowship is designed to provide learning opportunities and practical experience to recent doctoral degree recipients and to early career research scientists in areas such as educational measurement, assessment design, psychometrics, statistical analyses, large-scale evaluations, and other studies directed toward explaining student progress and achievement. Up to two fellows will be selected for this rotational research position at ETS's facilities in Princeton, NJ. Fellows will be assigned to various large-scale assessment programs and engage in operations that are in line with their interests and ETS's research needs.
Through the fellowship program, fellows will receive valuable training and methodological experience in the fields of measurement, psychometrics, and assessment, which will prepare them for productive research careers in a range of employment contexts. Fellows will work with an experienced researcher as a mentor and will participate in structured professional development activities provided by AERA and ETS.
Eligibility
Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for this fellowship program. Candidates must have completed their PhD/EdD degrees within three years of beginning the fellowship. A primary aim of this fellowship is to increase the involvement of women and underrepresented minority professionals in measurement, psychometrics, assessment, and related fields.
Award and Tenure
Fellows will receive a $50,000 annual salary, relocation expenses, and ETS employee benefits. Fellows will acquire up to two years of experience in a stimulating environment that encourages excellence in research, teamwork and collaboration, and evaluation.
Application Procedures and Deadline
Please read the application instructions carefully before completing the application. The online portion of your application must be completed in one session. You will not be able to save your work and return to your submission. All information must be uploaded electronically by 11:59pm (EST) on the deadline. Late applications and supporting material will not be accepted.
About AERA and ETS
AERA is the national research society for education research that is dedicated to advancing knowledge about education, and to promoting the use of research to improve educational processes and serve the public good. ETS is a nonprofit institution with the mission to advance quality and equity in education by providing fair and valid assessments, research and related services for individuals, educational institutions, and government agencies worldwide.