Applications Accepted on a Rolling Basis

The Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies is excited to offer funding to Undergraduate Students seeking to conduct research, fund projects, travel to conferences or events, or contribute to broader community endeavors around labor and social justice. Funding amounts vary based on research methods and needs identified through funding application.

If you are an Undergraduate Student that is interested in conducting a research project, but are unsure of what may be possible, or would like to explore a variety of research topics, please do not hesitate to reach out! We are happy to help you craft your project and let you know what resources we know of.

Please reach out to Rachel Erstad, Research Director, at rerstad@uw.edu with any questions or to schedule an appointment.

 

Who Should Apply

  • Any Undergraduate Student who is currently active and will be active in the upcoming quarter. 

  • All campuses (Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma) and disciplines are encouraged to apply.

 

Required Application Materials

  • A 500-word (maximum) proposal/summary of your project and how it will advance your academic/community engagement with labor issues. 

  • A brief budget outlining how funds will be spent. 

  • A copy of your UW Transcript (unofficial is fine)

If you have any questions about how to put together these materials, please contact Rachel Erstad at rerstad@uw.edu.

Where to Send Applications

Please submit applications electronically to Rachel Erstad, Research Director at the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, at rerstad@uw.edu. 

Questions? Contact the Bridges Center at (206) 543-7537, or e-mail rerstad@uw.edu