Summary
The AAUW American Short Term Scholarship provides funding for international women researchers to support their scholarly work, specifically in preparing research manuscripts for publication. The program aims to promote gender parity in research and increase female representation in academic leadership.
- 🎓 AAUW American Short Term Scholarship 2027 offers funding for international women researchers to support short-term research publication work in the USA
- 🌍 Open to women researchers worldwide, with special encouragement for STEM and gender studies applicants
- ✍️ Focuses on helping scholars prepare, revise, and publish research manuscripts to boost academic impact and visibility
- 💰 Provides a US$8,000 research publication grant paid in a single installment at the start of the award period
- 🔬 Supports fields including STEM, gender studies, social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary research
- 🎯 Applicants must hold a terminal degree such as PhD, EdD, DBA, MFA, MD, JD, MPH, or equivalent
- 🧾 Candidates must be first author, sole author, or equivalent significant contributor to the publication
- 🏆 Selection is based on academic excellence, research originality, publication potential, and commitment to advancing women in research
- 📅 Applications open on 17 August 2026, with a final deadline of 30 September 2026
- 📢 Award notifications expected in April 2027, with funding distributed between July and September 2027
- 🌟 Additional preference may be given to first-generation graduates, STEM researchers, and those overcoming economic or educational barriers
Designation
AAUW American Short Term Research Publication Grants
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Funding Organization | American Association of University Women (AAUW) |
| Award Amount | $8,000 research publication grant |
| Funding Start | July to September 2027 |
| Award Notification | April 2027 |
Research Area
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics (STEM)
- Gender Studies
- Social Sciences
- Arts and Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Research
Location
United States
Eligibility/Qualification
- Must be a woman.
- Must hold a terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DBA, MFA, JD, MD, DMD, DVM, DSW, MPH).
- Must appear on the publication supported as the sole author, first author, or an author of comparable importance.
Preferred Considerations:
- First-generation college graduates.
- Researchers studying gender-related issues.
- Candidates from single-parent families or those overcoming significant educational or economic challenges.
Job Description
Successful candidates will receive funding to assist with:
- Creation, editing, and revising of research manuscripts.
- Conducting replication research and responding to peer critiques.
- Enhancing the visibility and impact of their research through academic publications.
How to Apply
- Applications open on August 17, 2026.
- Submit your full application and related documents by September 30, 2026.
- Awardees will be notified in April 2027 after evaluations by independent scholarly panels.
Last Date to Apply
September 30, 2026
