Brief Description:

Opportunity FOA-CEO-16-01, a Research and Evaluation Grant offered by the US Department of Labor (DOL), solicits applications from a university based researcher, or group of researchers,to analyze a topic that has direct implication for DOL programs, the labor force, and the American worker.
Please Note: This opportunity allows for one proposal per Duns #. Applicants who hold a primary affiliation with a school located on the Cambridge Campus should apply through the internal process facilitated by the OVPR office. Applicants from Chan and HMS should follow up with their respective school's research office to learn about the internal process being held.

Description:

Evaluating the effects of targeting systems and enforcement in worker protection agencies (e.g., OSHA, Wage and Hour, MSHA, Employee Health and Pension, Federal Contract Compliance).

Studies on the changing industry structure and the nature of work and implications for programs

Analysis of the extent and effect of non-compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act and employer practices in the fissured workplace and emerging issues of the “on-demand” economy.

Studies on cross-program interactions and effects

Analysis of the association between and among programs—e.g., between workers’ compensation programs and OSHA programs; workers’ compensation and social security programs; OSHA and Wage and Hour programs.

Studies on workers

Analysis of the effect of health and safety agency (e.g., OSHA, MSHA) programs or policies on outcomes for workers, employers and society

Studies on regulatory and enforcement policies

Assessment of state labor policies and variations and implications for worker outcomes. Analysis of the impact of outreach policies and their interaction with enforcement efforts.

Application Information:

Applicants who hold a primary affiliation with a school on Harvard's Cambridge Campus are asked to select "Apply" above and submit the following internally through the Harvard University Funding Portal

The information below will be repeated within the application

Title of proposal

Single paragraph summary of proposal in layperson's terms

Total funding requested

Project Period (minimum 1 year, maximum 2 years)

Applicants will be asked to upload the following:

A two page response to the opportunity offered that includes an overview of the problem, research methods and data being considered, and anticipated deliverables. Minimum 10 point font, single spaced accepted. References and/or graphics may be placed on blank pages at the conclusion of the written work

PI CV, no preferred format

Co-PI CV, if applicable

Eligibility Criteria:

Each DUNS# defined area of Harvard University may submit one proposal in response to this opportunity.
This application is for applicants who have a primary appointment at a school located on Harvard's Cambridge Campus.
Applicants who hold a primary appointment at Chan or HMS are asked to contact their respective offices of research administration to inquire about the process at these schools.

Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

The full RFP for FOA-CEO-16-01 can be seen here
Questions about the Harvard University Funding Portal (HUFP) should contact Autumn_Bennett@harvard.edu

Applicants with questions about this opportunity, or future funding opportunities and resources, are asked to follow up with the contact at their school:

FAS & SEAS
Erin Cromack- Research Development Officer
cromack@fas.harvard.edu
617-496-5252

Susan O’Connor Gomes- Director of Research Development and Strategy
Susan_gomes@harvard.edu
617-496-9448

GSE
Helen Page- Assistant Dean for Research Administration
Helen_page@gse.harvard.edu
617-496-8930

HKS
Charlene Arzigian- Assistant Director, Research Administration
Charlene_arzigian@harvard.edu
617-495-9596

HLS
Devin Advani-Controller
dadvani@law.harvard.edu
617-495-5845

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Autumn Bennett at autumn_bennett@harvard.edu

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Institution

Harvard Business School
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Position

Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor

Type of Competition

Limited Submission

Discipline

Multidisciplinary

Type of Award

Research