Funder: American Association of University Women
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Applications close, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 for one year of doctoral study, paid in two equal installments
Summary: Supports women’s first doctoral degrees across disciplines through educational and living-expense funding.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents pursuing eligible doctoral programs full-time; online programs are ineligible.
Description
AAUW’s American Doctoral Fellowship offsets expenses during one year of doctoral study while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia. Part of the American Fellowships initiative established in 1888, it supports women across all fields of study. Applicants in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and those researching gender issues, are especially encouraged to apply.
The fellowship supports original research, clinical inquiry, and applied-practice projects addressing important questions, needs, or gaps. Selection emphasizes scholarly excellence, meaningful contributions to academic or professional fields, feasible doctoral progress, realistic financial planning, and long-term career impact. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to advancing opportunities or equity for women and girls. Early-stage doctoral applicants need thoughtful, feasible directions rather than finalized dissertation designs.
