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From https://www.actfl.org/assessment-professional-development/actfl-research-priorities

The purpose of the ACTFL Research Priorities Project is to support empirical research on five priority areas that are currently critical to improving World Language education. Proposals can initiate a new research study, support/expand a study under way, or explore an emerging research area that is connected to one or more Research Priority area. The research grants are funded by ACTFL. Below each priority area is a list of sample research topics; research studies need not be limited to these topics.

Research Priority Area #1: Immersion/Dual Language Programs

• Content-based instruction 
• Sustaining student enrollment
• Articulation to secondary and post-secondary
• Literacy

Research Priority Area #2: In-Service and Pre-service Language Teacher Development and Retention

• Model teacher preparation programs
• Mentoring
• Preparing language teachers for diverse settings
• Teacher retention
• Certification opportunities

Research Priority Area #3: Assessing Learning Outcomes in K-16 Settings

• Learning outcomes in specific programmatic and curricular models
• Assessment of learning outcomes in relation to an instructional practice
• Study of learning processes and interactions
• Learner voices and experiences

Research Priority Area #4: Equity and Access in Language Learning

• Heritage language learners
• Language preservation
• Policy in language program development
• Underrepresented/historically underserved populations in language learning
• Multiculturalism and culturally sustaining pedagogies in the world language classroom

Research Priority Area #5: Intercultural Learning

• Learning contexts (service learning/study abroad)
• Assessment instruments and outcomes
• Application of Intercultural Can-do Statements in classroom settings

Application deadline: June 3, 2019

For full details go to https://www.actfl.org/assessment-professional-development/actfl-research-priorities