Upjohn Institute Early Career Research Awards (ECRA)
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Deadline: Jan 19, 2026
To provide resources for junior researchers (within six years of earning a PhD) to carry out policy-related research on employment issues. Qualifications: Applicants must be research of interest may examine how policies affect overall labor market outcomes or the labor market outcomes of different groups; Junior researchers in economics, sociology, public policy, political science, and related fields are encouraged to apply. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the proposals for Early Career Research Awards will be evaluated according to the following How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; applicants should submit a proposal of, at most, 1,200 words (approximately four double-spaced pages, excluding references), describing the proposed research and its relevance to employment policy; the proposal should include an abstract and a brief budget describing how the funds will be used; applications must also include a current curriculum vitae. Focus: Employment; Labor.