Post-doctoral · All fields of study, with encouragement for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and gender issues research
American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship
American Association of University Womenwww.aauw.org (opens in a new tab)Catalog updated
- Amount
- $50,000
- Program type
- Post-doctoral
- Field
- All fields of study, with encouragement for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and gender issues research
- Eligible career stages
- postdocs
About this program
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers a $50,000, one-year fellowship to support women pursuing independent postdoctoral research in any field, with particular encouragement for STEM and gender-equity research. Applications are due September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, and funds may support research, publication, and living expenses. Applicants must identify as women, be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents, and hold an eligible terminal degree completed on or after August 30, 2023, by May 30, 2027. Fellows must conduct full-time research at an eligible accredited institution, begin by September 2027, and submit recommendations, degree and transcript documentation, and a host-institution acknowledgment.
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