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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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