M. Hildred Blewett Fellowship
The M. Hildred Blewett Fellowship assists individuals, especially women, in returning to physics research careers after a significant professional interruption.
Funder: American Physical Society
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (Nominations deadline)
Funding Amounts: One-year award up to $45,000; covers dependent care (up to 50%), salary, travel, equipment, tuition/fees; no institutional overhead.
Summary: Supports individuals returning to physics research careers after a professional interruption.
Key Information: Designed to assist women but open to all eligible physicists returning to research; not renewable beyond one year.
Description
The fellowship is designed to enable individuals, particularly women, to resume physics research careers after a significant interruption. Established through a bequest from accelerator physicist M. Hildred Blewett, this one-year award aims to support the reintegration and long-term professional advancement of recipients within the physics community. Funding may be used for dependent care, salary, travel, equipment, and tuition or fees, with the intent to facilitate a strong return to research roles and foster future contributions to the field.
