M. Hildred Blewett Fellowship
The M. Hildred Blewett Fellowship helps women resume physics research careers after a break by funding essential research expenses to re-establish their scientific work.
Funder: American Physical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 | June 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $45,000 for one year; covers dependent care (up to 50%), salary, travel, equipment, tuition, and fees; non-renewable.
Summary: Supports women returning to physics research careers after an interruption, funding key expenses to help re-establish research activity.
Key Information: Anticipated annual deadline; not renewable beyond one year.
Description
The M. Hildred Blewett Fellowship is designed to assist women who are returning to physics research careers after a significant interruption. Established through a bequest by accelerator physicist M. Hildred Blewett, the fellowship aims to help recipients overcome barriers to re-entering the scientific workforce. The award provides financial support for research-related expenses, including dependent care, salary, travel, equipment, and tuition or fees, enabling fellows to re-establish their professional trajectory in physics research.
