2025 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.
2024 Winner
Angela Jean Wyse, University of Chicago
2024 Honorable Mentions
Agostina Brinatti, University of Michigan
Sara Spaziani, Brown University