Upjohn Institute Early Career Research Awards
A small award for junior researchers conducting policy-related research on employment and public workforce policy.
Key dates
- Current status. Details on the 2027 program will be announced at a later date; the January 23, 2026 deadline is historical and is not a 2027 deadline.
Who this is for
For junior researchers within six years of earning a PhD in economics, sociology, public policy, political science and related fields.
Award
$7,500 for an Early Career Research Award.
Planning suggestions
- Planning suggestion. If your project is employment-policy related, prepare a research concept without treating the 2026 submission window as open.
- Planning suggestion. If you are approaching six years since your PhD, check the new cycle's exact eligibility date when it is published rather than assuming the old rule's reference date.
Source and update watch
Official source: W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. Source reviewed 2026-10-24.
Update watch. Watch the official ECRA page for the 2027 announcement; GrantAhead will not roll forward the 2026 date.
The official notice controls. GrantAhead organizes information but does not determine your eligibility or guarantee that a date will remain unchanged.