The TESS Program
(TIME-SHARING EXPERIMENTS FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TESS program?

• Funded by the National Science Foundation, the TESS is designed to increase opportunity for conducting innovative, Internet-based experiments with research subjects representative of the U.S. general population.
• The program is of particular interest to social scientists affiliated with universities, including graduate students.

Is TESS now seeking proposals?

Yes.

How does one apply to TESS?

Investigators submit brief (five-page) proposals at the TESS website http://tess.experimentcentral.org

The proposals are peer reviewed; successful proposals are conducted by Knowledge Networks using KnowledgePanel® – our nationally representative, probability-based survey web panel.

Is there a charge for the TESS program?

There are not any costs to the researcher; in addition, this opportunity is characterized by a relatively quick review turn-around time.

How many projects has TESS conducted to date?

300+.

How do I find out more about TESS?

Information about the TESS program, its new guidelines, and how to submit a proposal can all be found at:
http://tess.experimentcentral.org

TESS Updates from Knowledge Networks

The TESS Opportunity for the Social Sciences: An Interview with Dr. Jeremy Freese

News Clip: UC Berkeley study tests impact of terrorism threats on presidential race – UCBerkeleyNews (This UC Berkeley research is part of TESS – Time-Sharing Experiments for the Social Sciences)

Recent developments in federally sponsored Web-based surveys
By J. Michael Dennis, Ph.D

Tess Investigators Receive AAPOR Innovators Award; Knowledge Networks Cited As Provider Of Key Data

KN News Brief: KN Salutes TESS PI's