8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
Come say hi to OUTLaws and learn about our upcoming events!
noon
Come say hi to OUTLaws and learn about our upcoming events!
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Come and attend the Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA) Networking Event. Take this opportunity to connect with lawyers from across Oregon!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VF2IKZ5l0t9IldPfAcTHIWB7R4pR1AAZz0HTVcLxlew/viewform?edit_requested=true
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
Come say hi to OUTLaw learn about our upcoming events!
noon
Come say hi to OUTLaw learn about our upcoming events!
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Join representatives from the Clark Honors College and the UO Law School Admissions Office to learn about opportunities for CHC students interested in a legal career to complete both a bachelor’s degree and a JD degree at the University of Oregon in only six years (possibly without taking the LSAT!).
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
noon
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Curious about career paths that value your academic training but exist beyond the traditional professor track? This workshop will introduce you to the world of “academic-adjacent” careers, that is roles in higher education, administration, management, research, nonprofits, industry, and more. Learn strategies for exploring opportunities, tailoring your materials, and showcasing your graduate skills in new contexts. It’s never too early or too late to broaden your options and discover where your expertise can take you.
This workshop is intended for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Please register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0198e30437197e34a62676b34bfe2e41 to receive the Zoom link.
This event is part of the GradEdge: Midweek Career Workshops series. Join us every Wednesday afternoon this term!
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Application deadline– January 16, 2026 Award decisions made – February 2026 Anticipated start date – summer or fall 2026
Contact: Melissa Panter, consumergrant@uoregon.edu
To be eligible for funding, a research project must address consumer protection in Oregon.
Oregon Consumer Justice is currently prioritizing five areas of focus in connection with its strategic plan:
- Consumer protection with respect to the purchasing, financing, or maintenance of automobiles;
- Consumer debt, such as medical debt, credit access, predatory lending, collection practices, credit reporting, and bankruptcy;
- Insurance, such as issues relating to access, pricing, or claims;
- Access to justice for consumers, particularly as it relates to forced arbitration and class action waivers;
- Any other emergent issues and opportunities, such as new or growing predatory practices, or novel consumer protection issues driven by technological or social change, particularly those affecting consumers who are particularly vulnerable to scams, fraud, or other predatory practices, such as seniors, veterans and tribal members.