White Paper Application Form

AMS White Paper Proposal Application – Montessori Literacy

Application Deadline -January 16, 2026
Thank you for your interest in contributing to the AMS White Paper Series on Montessori literacy. This application gathers core information about you and your proposal so we can review submissions in a clear, equitable, and timely way.
Please be prepared to upload:
• Your proposal document (per the AMS White Paper Call, Section 5; approx. 1.5–2 pages)
• A current CV or brief bio (1–2 paragraphs) for each author
• A disclosure statement describing any relevant funding sources or organizational affiliations

Key Dates
• Proposal due: January 16, 2026
• Notification of invitation to submit full paper: January 30, 2026
• Full white paper draft due: March 6, 2026
• Publication & dissemination: April 24, 2026

Lead Author & Contact Information

Tell us about yourself
Author's Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Institutional/Organizational Affiliation*
School, district, university, organization, or independent.
Role/Title*
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Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Country/Region*
City, State, and Country

Co-Authors (If Applicable)
Are there additional authors on this proposal?*

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For each co-author, please list:
• Full name
• Role/title
• Institutional/organizational affiliation
• Email address (optional, for communication)
Co-Author(s) – Name(s) and Affiliation(s)

CV / Bio Uploads
Author CVs / Brief Bios

Please provide a current CV or brief bio (1–2 paragraphs) for each author listed on the proposal. You may either upload separate files or a single combined document that includes all authors.
Instructions:

Upload a current CV or a brief bio (1–2 paragraphs) for each author.

You may upload multiple files or one combined document. Ensure each author’s name and affiliation are clearly labeled.

Label: Upload – CV/Bio Document(s
Allowed File Types: pdf, doc, docx
Allow Multiple Files: Yes (recommended)
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Funding & Organizational Disclosures

Funding, Organizational Affiliations, and Potential Conflicts of Interest- AMS is committed to transparency and clarity regarding funding, partnerships, and potential conflicts of interest. Please share any current or recent funding or organizational affiliations that are relevant to this proposed white paper (e.g., grants, sponsored research, curriculum or assessment vendors, consulting relationships, or formal partnerships).
Do you have any relevant funding or organizational affiliations to disclose?*

Yes, I/we have relevant funding and/or affiliations to disclose.No, I/we have no relevant funding or organizational affiliations to disclose.
Instructions:

Please describe:

• Funding source(s) or organization(s)
• Nature of the relationship (e.g., grant, consulting, employment, research partnership)
• Time frame (e.g., 2023–2026)
• Any steps you are taking to mitigate potential conflicts of interest.
Disclosure Details
Confirmation of No Relevant Disclosures

I confirm that I/we have no relevant funding or organizational affiliations to disclose for this proposal.

Permissions & Final Confirmation
Permissions & Acknowledgement*

I acknowledge that this proposal will be reviewed by AMS staff and designated reviewers as part of the AMS White Paper selection process.I understand that, if selected, I will be invited to submit a full white paper (22–24 pages, ~5,500–6,500 words) according to the AMS timeline and guidelines.I confirm that all information submitted in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Anything Else You’d Like Us to Know? (Optional)
You may use this space to note anything additional you would like the review team to consider (e.g., particular school system context, alignment to ongoing AMS initiatives, or special considerations).

Submission
By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
Signature*

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Thank you for investing your time and expertise in this proposal. Montessori literacy stands at a powerful crossroads, and your thinking helps shape the path forward for children, guides, and systems across the globe.
AMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, culture, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origins, or any other legally protected status.
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AMS White Paper Proposal Application – Montessori Literacy