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AERA-ETS Fellowship Program in Measurement
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) and Educational Testing Service (ETS) announce the AERA-ETS Fellowship Program in Measurement. This fellowship is designed to provide learning opportunities and practical experience to recent doctoral degree recipients and to early career research scientists in areas such as educational measurement, assessment design, psychometrics, statistical analyses, large-scale evaluations, and other studies directed toward explaining student progress and achievement. Up to two fellows will be selected for this rotational research position at ETS's facilities in Princeton, NJ. Fellows will be assigned to various large-scale assessment programs and engage in operations that are in line with their interests and ETS's research needs. Through the fellowship program, fellows will receive valuable training and methodological experience in the fields of measurement, psychometrics, and assessment, which will prepare them for productive research careers in a range of employment contexts. Fellows will work with an experienced researcher as a mentor and will participate in structured professional development activities provided by AERA and ETS.
Type: Residential Fellowship
Amount: $50,000 (max)
Award includes a $50,000 annual salary, relocation expenses, and ETS employee benefits.
Tenure: Up to 2 years
Deadline: December 1, 2009 (anticipated)
Notes: Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for this fellowship program. Candidates must have completed their PhD/EdD degrees within three years of beginning the fellowship. A primary aim of this fellowship is to increase the involvement of women and underrepresented minority professionals in measurement, psychometrics, assessment, and related fields.
This information is subject to change at any time. Please visit the sponsor website for the most current information: http://www.aera.net/fellowships/?id=57
Last Updated: 08/11/2009