Partnership for Career Advancement (PCA) Program
Forecasted
Partnership for Career Advancement (PCA) Program supports researchers through applied electrical construction research and industry mentoring to deliver practical results for contractors.
Funder: ELECTRI International
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (PCA proposals) | July 2027 (Finalists’ proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to two awards of up to $30,000 each for a maximum of one year (2026 terms)
Summary: PCA supports researchers new to ELECTRI through applied electrical construction research, industry mentoring, and professional networking.
Key Information: Previous recipients of PCA grants or other ELECTRI-funded programs are ineligible.
Description
ELECTRI International’s Partnership for Career Advancement (PCA) program builds on its former Early Career Awards program. It supports researchers new to the ELECTRI community who want to deepen their electrical construction knowledge and professional networks. Recipients work with industry mentors to produce practical results for contractors and other construction stakeholders while developing expertise in areas where the industry needs to grow.
For 2026, PCA shifted from one major research topic to a series of smaller, high-impact assignments determined throughout the grant period. Work responds to contractors’ real-time needs, emerging technologies, and industry trends. Deliverables may include whitepapers, instructional videos, webinars, and other educational materials. The program is designed as a part-time commitment alongside the researcher’s full-time position.
