Dissertation Award
Annual award for the best PhD dissertation advancing policy-relevant research on employment issues, recognizing innovation and technical excellence in workforce policy studies.
Funder: W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Due Dates: July 20, 2026 (2026 Dissertation Award)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 first prize; up to two honorable mentions at $1,000 each (one-time, annual award)
Summary: Annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues with a substantial policy focus.
Description
The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research offers an annual Dissertation Award to honor the best PhD dissertation focused on employment-related issues. Established in 1995, the award seeks to recognize research that is policy-relevant, technically sound, and clearly presented, regardless of academic discipline, provided the work has a substantial policy focus. The Institute aims to encourage innovative research that advances understanding of employment and workforce policy.
