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Scholarship for Women

American Doctoral Fellowship, AAUW

Previous cycle deadline

September 30, 2026

Cycle closed. Check the official website for the next one.

Location

District of Columbia, United States

Level of study

PhD

Cycle

2027/2028

Entry ID SC-17461

At a glance

AAUW's American Doctoral Fellowship is part of its flagship American Fellowship initiative, established in 1888 as the oldest non-institutional source of graduate funding for women in the United States. The fellowship carries a $25,000 stipend, disbursed in two equal payments at the start and midpoint of the fellowship term, to offset expenses during one year of a doctoral program. It is open to women in all fields of study, though those in STEM fields or researching gender issues are especially encouraged to apply.

Who can apply

  • Applicant must identify as a woman.
  • Must be pursuing their first doctoral degree, beginning their program on or before 30 September 2027.
  • Must be enrolled full-time in program courses or completing dissertation writing on a full-time basis.
  • Must be enrolled at a US Department of Education-accredited institution, or an international institution eligible for U.S. federal student aid.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident (50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, or other U.S. territory).
Read the full eligibility criteria

Contact

https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/american-doctoral-fellowship-program/

AAUW, 1310 L Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005, United States

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