Selected Professions Fellowship Program - American Association of University Women
Selected Professions Fellowship Program supports women’s graduate study in STEM and medicine to advance careers in fields with low female participation and expand opportunities for women and girls.
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Funder: American Association of University Women
Due Dates: January 5, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. ET (Opens) | February 18, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. ET (Closes)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 stipend for the 2027–2028 fellowship year, paid in two equal installments
Summary: Supports women pursuing their first full-time master’s or professional degree in STEM or medicine, where women have historically been underrepresented.
Key Information: Full-time, in-person enrollment is required throughout September 2027–April 30, 2028; existing master’s or professional degree holders are ineligible.
Description
The American Association of University Women’s Selected Professions Fellowships support women pursuing their first master’s or professional degree in fields with historically low female participation. Supported disciplines include science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and specified medical professions, including technical tracks in architecture. Eligibility depends on the classification of the degree program, not the applicant’s individual research topic.
The program emphasizes academic excellence, feasible academic and financial plans, long-term STEM career goals, and commitment to advancing opportunities for women and girls. It also considers sustained engagement in STEM and potential contributions to equity and societal advancement. Special consideration goes to applicants intending to serve under-resourced populations and communities or pursue public-interest work.
