Research Assistance Program (RAP)

Do you need access to our assessments? Our Research Assistance Program (RAP) is designed to encourage post-publication research that provides new information about the applications and characteristics of our instruments. By making the results of such studies available to the field, you will be contributing to scientific knowledge and sound professional practice.

Research Engagement

Terms and Conditions

Introduction

  1. The RAP offers a discount on test materials and scoring services (applicable to all quantity level prices) for approved research studies conducted in Australia or New Zealand.
  2. The proposed project should be a non-commercial, potentially publishable, well-designed research study that will be of interest to others in the field. In general, program evaluation studies do not qualify because program evaluation is one of the standard applications of tests and because such research is not focused on providing new information about the tests.
  3. Products that Pearson distributes but does not publish, do not qualify for the discount. Nor do already-discounted items like combo kits.
  4. The researcher (or a member of the research project team) must meet the Pearson user qualification requirements for the tests used in the research project.
  5. The RAP grants a one-time discount for the test materials and scoring services specified in the original application. Researchers should include in their original application all of the materials and scoring services they expect to need for the project. A new application is required if additional materials or scoring services are needed.
  6. The reproduction or translation of tests is prohibited under the RAP. Use of tests in any way other than the way they are published by Pearson, requires prior written consent and is subject to a fee. For information on licensing permissions please see: Permissions and Licencing.
  7. The research must have Ethics Approval before we can consider a request for assistance
  8. The researcher agrees to provide a report of the study results to Pearson.
  9. The maximum amount (full retail value) for which the discount may apply for digital assessments is AUD$5,000.
  10. Retroactive applications are not honored, and no returns, credits, or exchanges are allowed.
  11. Shipping charges may apply and will be calculated based on the discounted total (this includes standard, expedited, and other shipping charges).

Applications are reviewed by Pearson Clinical Assessment within four to six weeks.

If your application is successful, a discount code will be issued, and this code must be quoted on your purchase order or order form.

Purchase and Use of Pearson Products

Pearson Clinical requires all applicants to register with us first. Registration is quick and easy and can be completed online. Each registered user is assigned a User Level which (a) allows you to place an order, and (b) establishes which materials are available to you to purchase.

Discounts

Discounts can only be offered for Pearson-published products. Research discounts are not applicable on distributed products, combo kits. The discount offered applies only to products initially assessed for the research and cannot be used for any additional items.

If a discount is offered to you, a discount code will be issued and this code must be quoted on your purchase order or order form.

Reproduction of Test Materials

Unless otherwise stated, all materials sold by Pearson Clinical are protected under the Copyright Act of 1968. Products, including assessment materials and record forms, are not to be reproduced, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval system including digitised systems. To do so is a legal violation of the Act. Requests to reproduce any materials either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying, recording or copying into any information storage or retrieval system, or to translate or adapt any materials, must be in writing and directed to by sending a Permissions and Licencing request.

To maintain test security, permission is not granted for appending test materials to theses, reports or dissertations of any kind.

Submit Request

The information provided in this application will assist Pearson in evaluating your request and, if your application is approved, drafting a contract for you. 

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Research Project Information


To apply to the Research Assistance Program, we need the following information below:
Indicate the full title of the study that will be conducted. If you are requesting research assistance for more than one study, you must complete a separate application for each study.
Indicate the name and institution of the principal investigator of the study. Also indicate the principal investigator's address (both current and permanent), daytime phone number, and email address.
Indicate the name and institution of all other investigators involved.
Describe the general purpose of the study.
Describe the design of the study, including type(s) and number of participants, the data gathering procedures, the instruments used, and the proposed analyses.
Indicate the date you anticipate that you will complete a formal report of the results. The formal report should be submitted to Pearson within one month of this date.
For non-student researchers, your study description must be signed and dated by the principal investigator. For student researchers, your study description must be signed and dated by you and your supervisor, graduate advisor, or committee member. All applications are subject to review by the appropriate Pearson representatives.
e.g PhD. Honours research is not applicable for discount.

Product Information


Please estimate your quantities correctly as the discount will only apply to the quantities below. Further products cannot be added once the form is submitted.
ISBN / Product ID Product Name Quantity