Award Amount
$25,000
Number of Awards
1
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The American Dissertation Fellowship offsets scholars’ expenses during their final year of dissertation writing and deepens AAUW’s impact by accelerating diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia. It is open to women in all fields of study, though those engaged in STEM fields or researching gender issues are especially encouraged to apply.
$25,000
1
60+ min
Annually
Yes
Applicants must identify as a woman
Applicants must have completed all coursework, passed all preliminary exams, have a prior-approved research proposal, or plan and be engaged in completing the final year of their dissertation writing on a full-time basis from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Applicants must be completing their first doctoral degree
Applicants must be enrolled at an institution accredited in the United States or an international institution recognized as eligible to participate in U.S. federal student aid programs
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
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