Due Sep 30, 2026
AAUW American Doctoral Fellowship
Direct application
$25,000
Eligibility
Demographics
Woman
Education level
GraduateDoctorate
Year of study
Final year
Status
US citizen
About this scholarship
U.S. citizens or permanent residents who identify as women and are in the final year of dissertation work for a Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent research doctorate may apply. You must have completed coursework, passed preliminary exams, and received research proposal approval.
The fellowship provides $25,000 for one year of full-time dissertation completion. The number of recipients varies.
Apply by the posted deadline. Selection weighs scholarly excellence, project quality, and commitment to women and girls through service or research.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Dissertation project description
- Completed all course work
- Passed all preliminary examinations
- Received approval for research proposals or plans
- Selection considers scholarly excellence, project quality, and commitment to women and girls through service or research.