Center for Applied Research on Work

World-class researchers, from a variety of disciplines, work here at the ILR School. Through the Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW), we support research that solves practical problems, improves the lives of workers and informs policy-making.

We serve as an incubator for applied research. We provide funding and coordination for innovative projects and initiatives. Our network of affiliated faculty, researchers, and practitioners help guide and facilitate novel approaches to advancing how we work.

Our membership includes institutes, programs and initiatives that study work and endeavor to improve the world for workers and their families, employers, and communities.

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Thank you for your interest in the grant funding opportunities made available through Cornell ILR School’s Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW). The Center for Applied Research on Work supports innovative research projects and partnerships that put academic study into practice.

CAROW’s seed funding is meant to encourage faculty to experiment with novel tools, methods, partnerships, and interventions, which is critical as the field of labor, employment, and work continues to face radical transformation and new challenges. Through grant funding opportunities, CAROW seeks to catalyze positive impact for workers and their families, employers, and communities.

We are excited to spark change through research seed grants and conference grants that support innovative work by faculty at ILR and the broader Cornell community. We look forward to learning about your plans through the application process. Please refer to the guidelines below for more information about what we are looking for in your application. These submission guidelines are for informational purposes and will be updated and subject to future change.

Feel free to contact carow@cornell.edu if you have any questions.
 

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