AAUW American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship 2026

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American Association of University Women (AAUW) Worldwide 2026

Information

The AAUW American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship provides funding for women in academia to pursue independent research for a full year, increasing representation of women in tenure-track positions. It is open to applicants in all fields, with emphasis on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or gender-issues research.

Benefits

A stipend of $50,000; financial support for a full year of independent research.

Eligibility

Applicants must identify as a woman, hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree by the time of application, and be able to begin their postdoctoral program by September 1, 2026 and complete it after May 30, 2027, while working full-time on their postdoctoral research.

Application

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Opportunity Details

TypeFellowship

FundingFully funded

OrganiserAmerican Association of University Women (AAUW)

LocationWorldwide

Dates September 1, 2026 – May 30, 2027

Study level Postdoc

Open toOpen to applicants affiliated with institutions in the United States or international institutions eligible to participate in U.S. federal student aid, as listed by the Federal Student Aid Participating Schools list.

Open to all subjects

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