Pearson Research Funding 2019, University of Warwick, UK

Follow this page to get timely alerts on
  • Latest announcement about this scholarship
  • Updates on scholarship deadline extension
  • Notification of scholarship result declaration
?
Add appropriate tags
EligibilityFaculty members, doctoral students and qualified freelance researchers
RegionUnited Kingdom
AwardFunding up to GBP 30,000 for 1 year
DeadlineClosed

About the Program

Share

Last Updated On : 12-02-2019   Posted By : Admin

Pearson Research Funding 2019, University of Warwick, UK is inviting doctoral students, freelance researchers and faculty to submit research proposals. The selected applicant will receive funding up to GBP 30,000 for large projects. The selected researchers will need to conduct research to validate the global scale of English, Pearson test of English academic (PTE academic) and Pearson proficiency test.

  • Pearson Research Funding 2019, University of Warwick, UK
    DeadlineClosed
    Eligibility

    Faculty, doctoral students and freelance researchers are eligible to apply for the research funding.

    Benefits

    The selected applicants will receive the following benefits:

    • Pearson will provide researchers with PTE Academic test data (e.g., test taker responses, demographic data, scores) or test vouchers.
    • Funding ranging from GBP 2000, GBP 5000, GBP 10,000, up to GBP 30,000 for large-scale projects.
    How can you apply?

    Follow the steps below to apply for the research funding:

    Step 1: Download the document here and read the instructions.
    Step 2: Compile a CV and well-structured research proposal and send it to sqoffice@pearson.com

Important Dates
  • 28 February 2019: Last date for receipt of all applications
  • March 2019: Vetting and selection​
  • 15 April 2019: Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance to all applicants 
Selection Criteria

The selection committee will judge the proposals based on the following criteria:

  • Match with the Research Call
  • Sound theoretical foundation
  • Clear methodology
  • Feasibility of the research, given the budget and timeline
  • Contribution to the validation of the Global Scale of English, The Pearson Test of English Academic and Pearson Proficiency tests
  • Compliance with data protection & ethics standards 

Note: The shortlisted applicants will be notified and may be contacted to provide further details about their proposal. Applicants will be notified if there are any delays to the timetable for the vetting process.

Important documents
Terms and Conditions

The SOP should include the following points:

  • Title of a research proposal
  • Name/s of researcher/s
  • Research goal
  • Theoretical background
  • Required data and sample size
  • Methodology and instruments
  • Anticipated outcomes
  • Contribution to the field of second/foreign language testing
  • Project schedule and timeline Required budget
  • Provide a detailed cost breakdown: e.g., institutional overhead, travel expenses, researchers' time, printing materials, student incentives etc
  • Desirable length of the proposal is of 5-10 pages

This scholarship is closed for further applications. It is expected to be launched by June, 2024. You can follow this scholarship for further updates.

Meanwhile, browse our featured scholarships and other related scholarships while you wait for the launch of this scholarship.

Disclaimer

1. Source of Information: Buddy4Study app compiles details on scholarships/fellowships from government websites and private scholarship sources. Links to the official sources accompany each listing detail pages.

2. Non-affiliation: The Buddy4Study app is not associated with any government entity in India or elsewhere. When featuring government scholarships, we rely on publicly accessible information from central and state government websites in India.

Featured Scholarships

Education Loan

Disclaimer

All the information provided here is for reference purpose only. While we strive to list all scholarships for benefit of students, Buddy4Study does not guarantee the accuracy of the data published here. For official information, please refer to the official website. read more