The British Council East Asia Assessment Research Grant award recognizes achievement and innovation in the field of language assessment in East Asia and forms part of the British Council’s extensive support of research activities across the world.

The research grant aims to make funding available for various research projects to be conducted in Greater China, Japan and Korea. Educational institutions and qualified researchers are invited to submit research proposals on topics related to a range of assessment products.

This year, we invite educational institutions and suitably qualified individuals to apply for funding to undertake applied research projects in relation to the British Council assessment product Aptis for a period of one year.

Focus of the British Council East Asia Assessment Research Grant 2014

The research grant committee is interested in supporting external researchers to conduct quality research under the headings below for year 2014.

Region: Country-specific or cross border/collaborative research between Greater China, Japan and Korea.

Research Product: Aptis.

Specific Aptis related research areas

• Issues related to the test-taking process/test result analysis for test-takers with

     L1 Chinese Mandarin/Cantonese, Japanese, Korean.

• Test use issues.
• Test comparison studies.
• Test localisation issues.

The application process

The applicant will present a proposal based on one of the areas of interest identified above. The application will contain an outline of the budget and a project plan (see the application form and guidelines for additional information).

Applicants should submit their completed project proposal form by email attachment to the British Council at arag_EA@britishcouncil.org.cn

Deadline for submission of proposals: 31 March 2014

Final submission of research findings: May 2015

For more information about the British Council East Asia Assessment Research Grants 2014, please visit http://www.britishcouncil.org.cn/newdirections/research

For more information about other British Council Assessment Research Awards, please visit http://www.britishcouncil.org/aptis/research

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