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The American Association of University Women (AAUW), officially founded in 1881, is a non-profit organization that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. The organization has a nationwide network of 170,000 members and supporters,[3] 1,000 local branches, and 800 college and university partners.
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For women interested in the American-Short Term Research Publication Grant, applications are now being accepted. To find out more about this opportunity and to apply, interested candidates are urged to click here.
Date Posted: 25 Aug, 2025
The AAUW's International Project Grants are now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to apply and read more about this opportunity by clicking here.
Date Posted: 25 Aug, 2025
The AAUW Community Action Grants 2026 are now accepting applications. Women in particular who want to gain practical experience from women in STEM fields and develop their confidence, talents, and sense of self are invited to apply. To find out more about this opportunity, click here.
Date Posted: 22 Aug, 2025
Women in all academic disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and those studying gender issues, are urged to apply for the AAUW American Dissertation Fellowship 2026. To find out more about this opportunity, click here.
Date Posted: 22 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the AAUW American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship 2026. The American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship increases the number of women in tenure-track faculty positions and promotes gender equity for women in higher education by providing funding to women in academia to pursue independent research over the course of a year.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 AAUW's International Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2025
Selected Professions Fellowships support women who are pursuing their first full-time master’s or professional degree in STEM.
Date Posted: 20 Jun, 2025
Applications are open for the International Fellowships program. This initiative supports women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents to pursue professional careers. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Oct, 2024
Applications for the AAUW International Project Grants 2024/2025 are now open. The International Project Grants support community-based initiatives that advance gender equity for women and girls and that are led by American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowship Alumnae. Apply now!
Date Posted: 02 Oct, 2024
Applications for the AAUW Selected Professions Fellowship Program 2025 are now open. The Selected Professions Fellowship Program promotes gender equity for women by providing funding in support of those pursuing a full-time course of study in targeted degree programs where women's representation has traditionally been low. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grants 2025. The Career Development Grants supports the career progression of women by providing funding to women preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the workforce.
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 AAUW’s International Fellowship Program. The program provides support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and who intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024