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American Dissertation Fellowship
Award amount
$25k
Deadline
Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Awards
1 award
Eligibility
- Applicants must identify as a woman
- Applicants must have completed all coursework, passed all preliminary exams, have a prior-approved research proposal, or plan and be engaged in completing the final year of their dissertation writing on a full-time basis from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Applicants must be completing their first doctoral degree
- Applicants must be enrolled at an institution accredited in the United States or an international institution recognized as eligible to participate in U.S. federal student aid programs
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Description
The American Dissertation Fellowship offsets scholars’ expenses during their final year of dissertation writing and deepens AAUW’s impact by accelerating diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia. It is open to women in all fields of study, though those engaged in STEM fields or researching gender issues are especially encouraged to apply.
Provided by AAUW
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You’ll be taken to the official application site. Verify deadlines and requirements there.