# Grants and Awards

The Duolingo English Test advances testing for good by funding grants and fellowships to support future assessment researchers. Learn about our research governance [here](https://go.duolingo.com/research-governance).

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# Competitive Research Grants

The Competitive Research Grants are intended to support topics of interest related to Duolingo English Test’s ongoing research agenda. Up to three research grants will be awarded and each study will receive up to USD $120,000 based on the scope of the study.

## Topics of interest

Validity, Reliability & Efficacy  
 Fairness, Justice, and Test-Taker Experience (TTX)  
 Innovative Task Types  
 Artificial Intelligence & Responsible AI Practices

## Timeline

### Proposals

Submission Deadline: January 16, 2026  
  
### Awards announced

Notification of grants to applicants: end of February 2026

# Doctoral research awards

The Duolingo Dissertation Awards Program supports research by doctoral candidates specializing in language assessment. Up to 10 awards of $6,000 will be offered!

## Topics of interest

Computer adaptive testing  
 Machine learning  
 Automated scoring of writing and speaking  
 Cognitive processes  
 Measurement and psychometrics  
 Differential item functioning  
 Accommodations  
 Innovative tasks and item types

## Timeline

### Proposals

Submission deadline: October 24  
  
### Awards announced

Notification of grants to applicants: December

## Announcing the Duolingo English Test’s 2022 Doctoral Award Winners!

Because innovation in language assessment drives our work, we are committed to supporting the next generation of researchers in this field. In 2022, we awarded grants to twelve PhD students whose work promotes better language teaching, learning, and assessment.

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