NEW DIRECTIONS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
8-9 DECEMBER 2019, PACIFICO YOKOHAMA, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN 
The 7th New Directions conference invites proposals for papers on the following main theme and subthemes:

Theme

Realising Potential: Policy, Engagement and Impact

Do you have an idea or initiative that can create a positive impact on your profession or community? It’s time to take it forward through the Alumni Grant Scheme (AGS).

The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP) provides support to developing country citizens (.xlsx) who are current PhD candidates studying in developing countries, funding up to $25,000 to conduct PhD research on a development topic in a World Bank member country other than the Fellow's home country or country of residence. This is a wonderful opportunity for the most promising developing nation researchers to advance their doctoral work with the best international advisors and host institutions in their fields of study.

The United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) are collaborating to strengthen ASEAN science and technology capacity and gender equality and improvement through the annual ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women. The 2019 Prize will provide promising, ASEAN-based, early- to mid-career female scientists with recognition awards from ASEAN and the US Government for their academic and professional achievements.