[Educational Testing Service](https://www.ets.org)

Rolling

No direct funding; scholars must be fully self-funded or externally funded.

Enables researchers to collaborate with ETS on independent research projects, providing office space, library access, and scholarly engagement.

ETS does not provide travel, living, or research funds; applicants must have external or institutional funding.

--- ## Description The Visiting Research Scholar Program at Educational Testing Service (ETS) offers researchers the opportunity to collaborate with ETS staff on innovative and impactful research projects. Visiting scholars are provided with office space, library access, and are encouraged to participate in ETS Research seminars and presentations. The program fosters scholarly exchange and supports independent research aligned with ETS’s areas of interest, provided the work does not conflict with ETS products or services. Scholars are responsible for securing their own funding and covering all associated expenses. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - ETS does **not** provide financial support for visiting scholars. - Scholars must be fully self-funded or have funding from their home institution, a foundation, or a government. - ETS provides in-kind support: office space and library access. --- ## Eligibility - Must hold an academic or researcher appointment at a university, governmental, or nonprofit organization. - Must have a doctoral degree or be a recognized expert in a field of interest to ETS. - Applicants must be fully self-funded or have external funding. - Proposed research must not conflict with ETS products or services. - English-language proficiency is required (certification needed if not a native speaker or lacking standardized test scores). --- ## Application Process To apply, submit the following documents to [ETSVisitingResearchScholar@ets.org](mailto:ETSVisitingResearchScholar@ets.org): - Curriculum vitae - Full list of publications - One-page research proposal - Statement of funding If a J-1 visa is required, the applicant is responsible for all visa application fees, travel-related costs, and health insurance as required by the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. --- ## Additional Information - Scholars may give a public presentation of their research while at ETS. - Participation in ETS Research seminars and presentations is encouraged. - No financial support for travel, living, or research expenses is provided by ETS. --- ## External Links - [Program Details](https://www.ets.org/research/internship-fellowship/about/scholar.html) - [ETS Research Opportunities Overview](https://www.ets.org/research/internship-fellowship/about.html) - [Educational Testing Service Home](https://www.ets.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [ETSVisitingResearchScholar@ets.org](mailto:ETSVisitingResearchScholar@ets.org) | | General Contact Page | [https://www.ets.org/contact.html](https://www.ets.org/contact.html) |

Visiting Research Scholar Program

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