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The International Research Foundation for English Language Education is now accepting applications for TIRF Doctoral Dissertation Grants. The program’s aim is to generate new knowledge about the teaching and learning of English for the purposes of informing educational policy; improving classroom practices; and, ultimately, expanding educational, occupational, and social opportunities for individuals in a global society. Apply by April 22, 2020!

By Kaitlyn Ugoretz, Funding Peer
Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 - 9:30am



OVERVIEW
The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF) is now accepting applications for TIRF Doctoral Dissertation Grants. The program's aim is to generate new knowledge and to collect and organize existing knowledge about the teaching and learning of English for the purposes of informing educational policy; improving classroom practices; and, ultimately, expanding educational, occupational, and social opportunities for individuals in a global society.

Areas of Focus:

  • Content-based Instruction
  • Digital technology in Language Education
  • English as a Medium of Instruction
  • Language Assessment
  • Language Policy and Planning
  • Language Teacher Education
  • Migrants and Refugees: Teaching and Assessing English
  • Plurilingualism in Business, Industry, the Professions, and Educational Contexts
  • Research on Revitalization of Endangered Indigenous Languages
  • Students' Age and Effective English Language Education
  • Teaching English to Young Learners

DEADLINE
April 22, 2020.

AWARD
Up to $5,000.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have advanced to doctoral candidacy. PhD candidates of any nationality may apply.

DETAILS
See more info here.