LANGUAGECERT
Mission
As part of our commitment to collaboration and the global language testing community, we offer the LANGUAGECERT Research Awards to support, recognise and celebrate high-quality research in the field of English language assessment.
Submissions open for the:
LANGUAGECERT Masters Award in September 2026
and
LANGUAGECERT UKALTA Award in January 2027
Please see below for details of the research areas of interest.
Masters Award
The LANGUAGECERT Masters Award supports research on topics related to LANGUAGECERT tests, including Language Proficiency & Target Use Domains, Assessment & Test Impact Studies, Assessment Literacy & Stakeholder Engagement and Technological Advancements in Language Assessment.
The award provides a €1,500 grant and further details will be announced in September 2026
UKALTA Award
This joint award from LANGUAGECERT and UKALTA supports research that enhances knowledge and practice in language assessment through studies that align with shared areas of interest between the two organisations. Starting in 2026, LANGUAGECERT and UKALTA will grant the award annually. For the initial three years (2026–2028), the award will focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) considerations in assessment design, development and delivery.
The award provides a £1,000 grant and an invitation to the recipient to present their research at the LTF Conference 2027, also covering attendance costs.
Further details will be announced in January 2027.