American Association of University Women Fellowships and Grants

Eligibility

• Who are the American Fellowships for?

  For women pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations or conduct postdoctoral research, or to those preparing research for publication for eight consecutive weeks.
  You can find more details on these fellowships at https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/american/

• Who are the International Fellowships for?

  For women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States who are not themselves US Citizens or permanent residents.
  You can find more details on this fellowship at https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/international/

• Who are the Career Development Grants for?

  For women pursuing a certificate or degree to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the workforce in education, health, and medical sciences; science technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields; or social sciences; and whose bachelor’s degree was received at least eight years before the award period.
  You can find more details on this grant at https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/career-development/

• Who are the Community Action Grants for?

  For individuals, AAUW branches and states, and nonprofit organizations that fund innovative programs or that promote education and equity for women and girls.
  You can find more information on this grant at https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/community-action/

• Who are the International Project Grants for?

  For alumnae of AAUW’s International Fellowships program who are living in their home countries and pursuing community-based projects to improve the social advancement, and economic empowerment of women and girls.
  You can find more information on these grants at https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/international-project/

• Who is the Research Publication Grant for?

  For women conducting basic research in engineering, medicine, or the physical or biological sciences and who have a doctorate degree in one of those fields. Grantees are required to publish their research in a scholarly scientific publication and be listed as a primary author.
  You can find more information on this grant at https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/research-publication-grants/

• Who are the Selected Professions Fellowships for?

  For women pursuing full-time study in a master’s or professional degree program in which women are underrepresented including STEM, law, business, and medicine.
  You can find more information on this grant at https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/selected-professions-fellowships/

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