ETS-- TOEFL 1999-2000 Postdoctoral Fellowship Award Program

A scholar will be selected to conduct independent research in the area
of English as a second foreign language assessment within the Language
Learning and Assessment Group in the Research area of ETS.

The program's objective is to provide opportunities to individuals who hold
a doctorate in relevant fields and to increase the number of women and
minority professionals conducting research in second language
assessment. 

Eligibility: Applicants should hold a doctorate degree in second language
     testing or a related field, such as applied linguistics. A background
     in second-language education and assessment is highly desirable. 
     Applicants must show evidence of commitment to research and to 
     achieving excellence in the field.

Period: Twelve months.

Award: $35,000 for the twelve month period. Limited relocation expenses,
     consistent with ETS guidelines, will be reimbursed upon presentation
     of receipts.

How to apply: There is no formal application. Applicants should submit:
     A resume of educational and job history; a description of relevant
     work, interests and experience; publications and any other relevant
     documents and materials; official transcripts of undergraduate and
     graduate studies; and letters of recommendation from three people
     who are familiar with the applicant's work.

Deadline: All application materials must arrive at ETS by February 1,
1999.

Contact: Linda J. DeLauro
         Mail Stop 16T
         Educational Testing Service 
         Princeton, NJ  08541-0001
         Tel. (609) 734-1806
	 Email: ldelauro@ets.org


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