Research on Labor Market Policy and Regulation

Fall 2022 and Academic Year (AY) 2022-2023

The deadline for proposals is October 1, 2022 by5:00 p.m. 

The mission of the MSU IRAEA is to engage undergraduate and graduate students with faculty in academic research that will further the understanding of economic regulation and policy’s impact on societal well-being. IRAEA facilitates research, analysis, and teaching of regulatory economics as applied to agriculture, healthcare, technology, finance, natural resources, education, public safety, and other sectors. 

IRAEA Undergraduate Research Scholars Program

IRAEA funds undergraduate researchers through its Labor Market Policy and Regulation program, which awards scholarships for undergraduate students to participate in faculty-led research projects that address labor market regulation issues relevant to the IRAEA mission.

With IRAEA undergraduate research scholarships, faculty and students have the opportunity to explore academic interests beyond the classroom. Students get hands-on experience with research and acquire academic and professional skills and credentials, and faculty get help with their research projects. Faculty at MSU must apply on behalf of student researchers.

Eligibility

All currently enrolled MSU undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible to apply. Research must focus on U.S. labor market regulation and/or policy.

Award Amounts

Up to $1,500 is available for fall semester 2022, and $3,000 for AY 2223 projects, contingent on the level of student involvement in the research. IRAEA recomends funding students at $20/hour.

Application Process

A member of the MSU Bozeman faculty must apply on the student’s behalf.

The proposal should include:

  1. Student name, major, expected graduation date/academic level, contact info
  2. Faculty member name and department, contact info
  3. Research project title
  4. A brief description of the research project (fewer than 400 words), including a clear research plan and a clear statement of the relevance of the project to the IRAEA mission and to labor market regulation and policy
  5. A brief description of the role of the student in the project (fewer than 200 words), the expected weekly number of hours the student will commit to the project, the amount of support requested for the student, and a budget justification
  6. A brief statement of the expected outcomes of the project (fewer than 150 words), including the journal(s) to which the research paper will be submitted and anticipated submission date
  7. A brief description of the qualifications of the student to conduct the research (fewer than 100 words)
  8. The student’s curriculum vitae (including the student’s GPA at the end of the previous semester)

Deadline and Submission Requirements

The deadline for proposals is 5:00 p.m. October 1, 2022.

Faculty should submit their applications to Tamara Moe, IRAEA Business Manager, ([email protected]).

Proposal Review

Proposals will be reviewed by the Initiative's Administrators soon after the submission deadline.

Research Project Expectations

  • Within 60 days of the end of student involvement project, submit a brief (500 words or fewer) end-of-project report that describes the student's activities and the progress regarding the outcomes of the project. This final report should be sent in a PDF format to Dr. Wendy Stock, ([email protected]).
  • Students are also strongly encouraged to submit their research for presentation at the MSU Student Research Celebration each year.