IRLE supports rigorous interdisciplinary research projects on topics aligned with our mission: to understand the dynamics and policies affecting workers, working life, and employment. To advance scholarship in these topics, we are inviting requests for funding applications from UC Berkeley faculty for the 2024-25 academic year. The 2024-25 awards cycle applications open on March 20, 2024. Applications close April 12, 2024 by 6pm PDT. Awardees will be notified by May 10, 2024.

IRLE seeks to fund a broad and interdisciplinary range of research areas that intersect with our mission. In recent years, we have funded projects focused on education, public employment, criminal justice, labor markets, racial equity, gender discrimination, and immigration.

Faculty research awards provide flexible funds designed to support and advance faculty research projects. Awards requested can be up to $30,000.

In addition to funding, IRLE will provide grantees with collaborative meeting space, opportunities for publication and promotion of work products, and other research support appropriate to the project.

The application period starts soon. Apply by Friday, April 12 at 6pm PDT

Faculty Research Awards Application Forms

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Awards Program Details

Current and Past Awardees