Upjohn Grants and Awards

2013 Early Career Research Grants

The Upjohn Institute requests proposals for Early Career Research Grants. These grants are intended to provide resources to junior faculty (untenured and within six years of having earned a PhD) to carry out policy-related research on labor market issues. The Institute encourages research proposals on all issues related to labor markets and public workforce policy.

The deadline to apply was February 1, 2013.

2013 Grant Announcement

2013 Dissertation Award

The Upjohn Institute invites submissions for its annual prize for the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues. A first prize of $2,500 is being offered. Up to two honorable mention awards of $1,000 may also be given.

The deadline to apply is July 5, 2013.

2013 Dissertation Award Announcement

2012 Dissertation Award

The 2012 Award winners are:

• First prize
  • Lesley J. Turner, Columbia University, for "Essays in Applied Economics"
• Honorable mentions
  • Jesse M. Gregory, University of Michigan, for "Essays on the Labor Market Effects of Place Based Policies"
  • Vincent Pohl, Yale University, for "The Role of Health in Labor and Marriage Markets"