W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research Dissertation Award
The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research announces its 31st annual prize for the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues. The Institute has sponsored dissertation awards each year since 1995.
A first prize of $2,500 is being offered. Up to two honorable mention awards of $1,000 may also be given.
Eligible persons for the 2025 prize are those whose dissertation was accepted during the 24-month period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025. The deadline for submission is July 19, 2025.
The dissertation may come from any academic discipline, but it must have a substantial policy focus.
For more information, download the 2025 Dissertation Award Announcement.
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Humanities : Anthropology & Ethnology, History, Philosophy, Theology and religion
Social sciences : Demography, Law, Economy, Geography, Management and Public administration, Psychology & Cognitive Sciences, International Relations, Political science, Sociology