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Dissertation & Thesis Research Client Application

We support the development of emerging scholars and the advancement of scientific understanding of critical thinking and human reasoning. To that end, we provide reliable, valid assessment tools to graduate students conducting faculty-supervised research as part of a thesis, dissertation, or capstone project. This program is designed to enable rigorous scholarly inquiry while protecting the security, integrity, and proprietary value of our instruments.

This page outlines the eligibility requirements, conditions of use, and submission process for students seeking access under the Graduate Student Research Pricing Program. 

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for discounted student research access, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled in a graduate-level program (master's, doctoral, or equivalent)
  • Be conducting a faculty-supervised research study for a thesis, dissertation, or capstone project.
  • Have your research project approved or under review by your academic advisor and (if required) your institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • Agree to all terms outlined in this policy and submit all required documentation.

NOTE: We do not provide access for classroom projects, psychometric critiques, or instrument validation studies. We reserve the right to decline requests or deny sale at our discretion.

Security and Use Conditions

By applying for research access, you agree to the following conditions:

  • All test-takers must meet your study’s inclusion criteria and be properly screened before receiving credentials.
  • All assessments must be administered in a secure, proctored testing environment, either in person or via approved remote proctoring. Private, unsupervised, or self-directed testing is not permitted. 
  • Login credentials may only be a used by the approved test-takers and must not be shared in a public forum.
  • No part of the test (including screenshots, copied text, or printed items) may be shared, published, or included in any thesis, dissertation, or academic paper. 
  • Test results may not be sold, reused, or analyzed for the purpose of evaluating or replicating the assessment tool.
  • All assessments must be used and interpreted strictly in accordance with the official Test User Manual.
  • All testing materials remain the intellectual property of Insight Assessment / California Academic Press and are protected by copyright and trade secret laws.

Testing Environment Do's

  • University computer lab with on-site supervision
  • Classrooms with qualified staff monitoring testing session
  • Controlled testing environments with live or recorded proctoring
  • Remote proctoring with screen and webcam tools
  • Testing during scheduled research appointments

Testing Environment Do Not's

  • Testing in unmonitored or uncontrolled environments
  • Home testing without remote monitoring
  • Public spaces like cafes or libraries
  • Unscheduled, self-initiated testing sessions

Recruitment Do's

  • Recruit via supervised research pools or institutional lists
  • Use approved and monitored outreach channels
  • Pre-screen all participants to confirm eligibility for the study
  • Issuing unique credentials per approved person
  • Gaining informed consent before testing

Recruitment Do Not's

  • All unscreen or ineligible individuals to access the assessment
  • Provide test access through open or unrestricted links
  • Permit duplicate participation by the same individual
  • Administer assessments without documented informed consent

Required Application MAterials

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Application

Complete the application below and agree to each condition listed above. 

Support Letter

Your supervisor must confirm their oversight of your project and share responsibility for upholding all test security and ethical use conditions via a letter on institution letterhead.

Download Faculty Support Letter Template and Instructions

Approval

Once we receive all application materials, we will review your submission. If your application is approved, you will receive instructions for proceeding with the assessment setup. Testing access will not be enabled until your faculty advisor’s letter is received and approved.

We reserve the right to deny or revoke access if any policy terms are violated.

Graduate Student Research Application