Hello, The first annual Oxford Test of English Learner Corpora (OTELC) Research Competition, hosted by Oxford University Press, is now open.
This competition offers master’s students in linguistics, corpus linguistics, or language assessment the opportunity to design a research project using authentic English‑language test‑taker responses from the Oxford Test of English Learner Corpora. Selected entrants will receive full access to the OTELC for the duration of the competition. The winning submission will be awarded a 13‑inch iPad Air and the opportunity to have their work published on the Oxford English Assessment Research webpage.
Eligibility requirements Applicants must: - Be enrolled in a master’s programme - Be taking a course in linguistics, corpus linguistics, or language assessment - Have at least one semester remaining in their programme
How to apply Applicants should submit a research proposal using the official application form. Proposals must clearly outline research aims, research questions, and how the OTELC will be used to address them.
Application deadline: Sunday, 31 May 2026
Further information: https://elt.oup.com/feature/global/learner-corpora/
Best wishes, Colin Finnerty Head of Assessment Research Oxford English Assessment Research Oxford University Press