How much funding does AAUW American Fellowship provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for AAUW American Fellowship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for AAUW American Fellowship?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: District of Columbia.

How often is AAUW American Fellowship offered?

AAUW American Fellowship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected August 1, 2027.

AAUW American Fellowship

American Association of University Women Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Women

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Next expected: August 1, 2027
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: August

From the program guidelines: “Applications open August 1 each year; deadlines vary by program.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

District of Columbia

Overview

AAUW American Fellowships support women scholars completing doctoral dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research, or preparing research for publication (American Doctoral Fellowship, American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship, American Short-Term Publication Grant). Open to US citizens/permanent residents who identify as women.

How to Apply

Applications open August 1 each year; deadlines vary by program.

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What American Association of University Women Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 28
Total given: $640K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $6,325–$119K

20% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in District of Columbia, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: California 23%, District of Columbia 20%, Texas 16%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Miami, FL; Washington, DC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
82% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Correia & Puth PLLC · Washington, DC

Legal advocacy fund

$119K
University of California Irvine Foundation · Irvine, CA

Legal advocacy fund

$115K
TB Robinson Law Group PLLC · Houston, TX

Legal advocacy fund

$85K
University of Buffalo School of Law · Buffalo, TN

Legal advocacy fund

$60K
The Fierberg National Law Group PLLC · Traverse City, MI

Legal advocacy fund

$25K