Instituted in 2014 by the NFMLTA and the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL), this grant supports graduate student research in the fields of applied linguistics and language education with small grants focused on the teaching and learning of less commonly taught languages (all languages except English, Spanish, French, and German). The grants provide resources at any stage of dissertation writing, e.g., data gathering, data transcription, data analysis, or write-up of the findings.
Amount of grant: $2,500.
Grant recipients are expected to be members of NCOLCTL. The grants are given at the Awards Ceremony during the annual NCOLCTL conference. Grant recipients are strongly encouraged to attend this event. A complete application includes:
- A two-page (500-word) application letter detailing the research and how the grant will be used towards the research
- A two-page (500-word) curriculum vitae attachment
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Purpose of the study
- Theoretical framework(s)
- Research questions
- Research methodology
- Importance of the study
- Limitations
- Use of funding
(Maximum two pages, single spaced, Times New Roman 12)
Previous recipients may not apply for this grant.
Applications are due November 1, 2024 (link below will take you to NCOLCTL’s website.)