Harold Gulliksen Psychometric Research Fellowship Program

Scholarship Description

During the summer, selected fellows are required to participate in the Summer Internship Program in Research for Graduate Students, working under the guidance of an ETS mentor. During the subsequent academic year, fellows study at their universities and carry out research under the supervision of an academic mentor and in consultation with their ETS mentor. Dissertation topics in the areas of psychometrics, statistics, educational measurement or quantitative methods will be given priority.

Application materials:

For Preliminary Application:

Letter of interest describing the research that would be undertaken during the award year and how the research fits with ETS research efforts
Statement describing any additional financial assistance, such as assistantship or grant commitment, that you would have during the fellowship period
Nomination letter (either as an email or as an email with a PDF attachment) from an academic advisor in support of your interest in the fellowship award
Current curriculum vitae

Final Application

If your preliminary application is approved, you will be invited to submit the following materials:

Detailed project description (approximately 15 double-spaced pages) of the research the individual will carry out at the host university, including the purpose, goals and methods of the research
Graduate academic transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
Evidence of scholarship (presentations, manuscripts, etc.)

Eligibility Requirements

• Award is available to U.S. citizens
• Award is available to Canadian citizens
• Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

Application Requirements

How To Apply

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