American Fellowships - American Short-Term Research Publication Grants

The American Fellowships - American Short-Term Research Publication Grants support women in academia by funding the preparation of research manuscripts for publication. Established by the AAUW in 1888, these grants aim to enhance gender equity in higher education, particularly for women pursuing careers in STEM fields. Eligible applicants must hold advanced degrees and demonstrate significant contributions to their fields. This initiative highlights AAUW's long-standing commitment to empowering women through education and research.

About UsOur MissionAAUW empowers women and girls by championing their success in higher education and pushing for bold policy solutions to create lasting change. For more than 140 years, AAUW has led the fight for gender equity in higher education and beyond. With a strong record of advocacy and action, AAUW continues to break barriers and defend the rights of women in education and the workplace. AAUW provides critical funding and support to advance equity in education and improve the lives of women and girls both in the U.S. and internationally. And we advocate for federal, state and local laws and policies to ensure equity and end discrimination.American Short-Term Research Publication GrantsAmerican Short-Term Research Publication Grants aim to increase the number of women with academic tenure and promote gender equity for women in higher education by providing funding to women in academia to prepare research manuscripts for publication. Grants are open to applicants in all fields of study, though those engaged in science, technology, engineering, and math fields, or those researching gender issues, are especially encouraged to apply. Established in 1888, AAUW American Fellowships are the oldest non-institutional source of graduate and postdoctoral funding for women in the United States.

Eligibility

Applicants must identify as a woman.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D., Ed.D., D.B.A., M.F.A., J.D., M.D., D.M.D., D.V.M., D.S.W., or M.P.H. at the time of application.
Applicants must be listed as the sole author, first author, or an author of equivalent significance on their publication. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Ineligibility

The following are not eligible for consideration:Members of the AAUW Board of Directors.Employees of AAUW, including paid or unpaid, part-time or temporary employees, consultants, interns and contract employees.AAUW Review Panelists.Immediate families (i.e., spouses and dependent children) of individuals described in the points above.Applicants for another national AAUW fellowship or grant, in the same year.Previous national AAUW fellowship or grant recipients (excluding Community Action Grants or branch or local AAUW awards).Tenured professors.