Research Assistance Program

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.

Terms and conditions

  1. The RAP offers a 40% discount up to $2000 discount on $5000 of purchase on off the shelf digital and print test materials and scoring services (applicable to all quantity level prices) for approved research studies conducted in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
  2. The proposed project should be a non-billable, 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.
    • Studies funded by pharmaceutical or medical device companies need to submit requests through Pharma Research Services.
    • Studies with greater than 500 participants and multisite studies will be routed through sales for management of the account.
      • For multisite studies, the discount is awarded for the study and the limit applies across sites.
  3. Products that Pearson distributes but does not publish (or that are not listed on the US website) do not qualify for the discount. Nor do already-discounted items like combo kits. For information about the eligible products, call +1 (800) 627-7271.
    • Requests for products from the University of Minnesota (e.g., MMPI-3) must submit requests through the University of Minnesota.
  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.
    • Digital usages must be purchased at the time of approval, pay-as-you-go option is not available through the RAP.
    • The discounted price of the Q-Interactive license must be paid for multiple years at the initial purchase and is applied to the years of the license upon renewal each year applicable.
    • Training is not discounted through the RAP.
  6. The reproduction or translation of tests is prohibited under the RAP. This includes display and administration through non-Pearson platforms (e.g, REDCAP). 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 & licensing.
    • Licensing fees are not discounted through the RAP.
  7. The research must have IRB or equivalent approval before we can consider a request for assistance.
  8. Scoring services: Q Local™ software and fees are not discounted through the RAP. For Mail-In Scoring, you may receive the standard RAP discount.
  9. The maximum amount (full retail value) for which the discount may apply is $5,000. This maximum applies across all renewals for a study.
  10. Retroactive applications are not honored, and no returns, credits, or exchanges are allowed.
  11. Shipping charges apply and will be calculated based on the discounted total (this includes standard, expedited, and other shipping charges). 

If your application is complete and approved, we will process it within ten business days of receipt. You'll be contacted only if there is a question, missing/incorrect information, or if your project is not approved. If you are unable to print the application or if you have further questions, call +1 (800) 627-7271.

Format and instructions for completing the Research Assistance Program application

  • Qualifications must be completed and approved that meet the requirements necessary for the test(s) being requested for the submitted research project. Student researchers: a supervisor, advisor, or committee member may complete and submit qualifications. Non-student researchers: any official member of the research project team may complete and submit qualifications.

Please complete the following documents to submit an RAP application:

  • Study description: A description of your study using the outline below.
  • Signature page (signature and pdf download): All applications must be properly signed and authorized. 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.
  • Order form (pdf download): List your order information on this form.

Once all materials are submitted and approved, a quote will be provided; payments are accepted by purchase order or credit card.

All RAP paperwork (and purchase order document if applicable) needs to be submitted via Email:

Email: ClinicalCustomerSupport@Pearson.com

If you have any questions regarding the RAP program, please call +1 (800) 627-7271.

RAP application outline

  1. Title. 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.
  2. Principal investigator. 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.
  3. Other investigators. Indicate the name and institution of all other investigators involved.
  4. Purpose of the study. Describe the general purpose of the study.
  5. Methodology. Describe the design of the study, including type(s) and number of participants, the data gathering procedures, the instruments used, and the proposed analyses.
  6. Duration of the study. Indicate the date you anticipate that you will complete a formal report of the results.

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