Research Grants
Each year, the Harry Bridges Center for Labors Studies awards thousands of dollars in research funding to University of Washington graduate students and faculty. Since 1992, the Center has awarded over one hundred grants, producing dozens of reports, books, articles, and more.
How to Apply for Funding
To apply for funding, please browse the research programs below, identify the grant(s) you are eligible for, and follow the instructions provided on the website for each specific grant.
Questions? Contact the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies Research Director, Rachel Erstad at rerstad@uw.edu or hbcls@uw.edu. You may also visit the Bridges Center office on the UW Seattle campus in Smith Hall, rooms 017 & 019, located on the ground level.
Labor Studies Research Grants
The Bridges Center currently maintains multiple research grant programs with annual funding cycles. For more information, including application instructions, click on the name of individual grants in the list below.
| Grant Name | Eligibility | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Course Development Grant | Faculty or graduate students at any University of Washington campus (Bothell, Seattle, Tacoma) | Variable | Currently not offered |
| Labor Studies Working Groups | Faculty Associates of the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies at any University of Washington campus (Bothell, Seattle, Tacoma) | Up to $5,000 + Graduate Assistant | Currently not offered. |
| Charles Bergquist Labor Research Grant | Graduate students enrolled at any University of Washington campus (Bothell, Seattle, Tacoma) studying labor in international, global or transnational perspective | Up to $5,000 | February 26th, 2026. |
| Graduate Student Labor Research Grant | Graduate students enrolled at any University of Washington campus (Bothell, Seattle, Tacoma) | Up to $5,000 | February 26th, 2026. |
| Faculty Labor Research Grant | Faculty at any University of Washington campus (Bothell, Seattle, Tacoma) | Up to $7,500 | Currently not offered. |
| Washington State Labor Research Grant | Faculty at any University of Washington campus (or graduate students with faculty sponsorship) | Up to $15,000 | May 22nd, 2025 |
| Undergraduate Labor Research Grant | Undergraduate students enrolled at any University of Washington campus (Bothell, Seattle, Tacoma) | Variable | Applications accepted on a rolling basis |