Dissertation Research Grants - W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Supports doctoral dissertation research on employment and policy issues, with emphasis on projects affecting BIPOC communities and requiring rigorous data-driven analysis.
Funder: W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: $15,000 per award for dissertation expenses and stipend; single-year support.
Summary: Supports doctoral dissertation research on employment-related topics, with a focus on policy-relevant issues affecting BIPOC communities.
Key Information: Only open to doctoral candidates at U.S. institutions who have completed all requirements except the dissertation.
Description
The Dissertation Research Grants, jointly funded by the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research and the Russell Sage Foundation, are designed to support innovative dissertation research on employment-related topics in any discipline. The program emphasizes policy-relevant research, particularly projects that address issues affecting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Grants are intended to cover all aspects of dissertation research, including data collection, preparation, analysis, and writing, but are not meant solely for dissertation writing if data work is already complete.
