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For Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching
In 1994, the ELI initiated the Morley Scholarship Fund to provide financial support for those wishing to carry out research projects related to second language theory and pedagogy, in recognition of Professor Morley's outstanding contributions to language teaching pedagogy for more than three decades at the University of Michigan. To date, over 55 scholarships have been given, covering some 28 countries. In late 2007, we expect to be able to make 3 to 5 awards of $4,000 plus air transportation expenses for the 2008 calendar year.
These scholarships are offered to defray living and travel expenses for those who would like to make use of the English Language Institute's resources to carry out a research project in second language learning and/or teaching, or in language description pertaining thereto. These resources include the Michigan Corpus of Academic Spoken English (MICASE) and a new corpus under development, the Michigan Corpus of Upper-level Student Papers (MICUSP). Projects are not restricted to ESL and may involve learning and teaching of other languages but should relate to what is done at the English Language Institute.
Applications are welcome from anybody with R & D interests that fall within the scope of the Morley Scholarship Fund. Applications are particularly welcome from faculty and doctoral students from outside the United States, from MITESOL members, and from students studying at one of Michigan's universities.
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