Women in Physics Group Grants
APS Women in Physics Group Grants fund activities that build community, mentorship, and support for women in physics at colleges and universities worldwide.
Funder: American Physical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per group; one-time award; funds distributed as a lump sum to be used within 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports the creation and enhancement of Women in Physics groups at colleges and universities to foster recruitment, retention, and community for women in physics.
Key Information: Faculty advisor must be an APS member; travel, scholarships, and marketing expenses are not eligible.
Description
The Women in Physics Group Grants, offered by the APS Committee on the Status of Women in Physics (CSWP), are designed to support the formation and growth of Women in Physics (WiP) groups at colleges and universities worldwide. The program aims to foster recruitment and retention of women in physics at both undergraduate and graduate levels, promote core values of collaboration, equity, diversity, and respect, and enable groups to organize activities that build scientific communities, reduce isolation, and provide mentoring and advocacy opportunities.
Grants can be used to start a new WiP group or enhance an existing one. Supported activities include outreach, mentoring, networking events, workshops, and career development initiatives. Preference is given to proposals demonstrating sustainability and ongoing impact beyond the funding period.
