U.S. Department of Labor Announces 2011 Employment and Training Research Paper Program. The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) invites applications from doctoral candidates and postdoctoral candidates for its 2011 Employment and Training Research Paper Program. ETA plans to make awards for up to $20,000 for seven months to produce original research projects, which lead to publications in peer-reviewed journals. Applicants can come from any discipline. Winning proposals will address topics relevant to employment and training and exhibit thematic creativity, well-thought out designs, and valid and appropriate methods.