Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM
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The Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM funds institutional initiatives to increase women's participation in Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics through scholarships, research, fellowships, and professorships.
Funder: Clare Boothe Luce Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (initial application) | September 2027 (full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 over five years; category caps: $300,000 (scholarships, research, fellowships), $500,000 (professorships)
Summary: Supports U.S. higher education institutions in advancing women’s leadership and participation in mathematics, science, and engineering, with an emphasis on fields where women are most underrepresented.
Key Information: For 2027, the program focus is on Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics; only institutions (not individuals) may apply.
Description
The Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM provides significant funding to U.S. four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities to develop and implement initiatives that increase the participation and advancement of women in mathematics, science, and engineering. Rooted in the vision of Clare Boothe Luce and administered by the Henry Luce Foundation, the program addresses persistent structural and cultural barriers for women in STEM, with a particular focus on fields where women remain severely underrepresented. For the 2027 cycle, priority will be given to proposals addressing barriers for women in Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics.
