Any STEM programme

AAUW Fellowships & Grants

American Association of University Women · Funder

AAUW offers fellowships and grants to support women in higher education and STEM fields. Applicants must have a 501(c)(3) status or apply through an eligible organization.

Who can apply

Must have

The funder turns down applications that miss any of these.

Organisation typeApplicant must be a 501(c)(3), or apply through one

Good to know

Not required. It helps to know before you start.

Also noteA focus on incorporating women and STEM encouragement.

Application windows

Past rounds stay listed. Most grants reopen around the same time each year.

2026Open now
"Milestone Date Letter of Interest (LOI) form opens August 17, 2026 9:00am ET Deadline for Letter of Interest (LOI) form submission September 17, 2026 5:00pm ET Notification of LOI form review decision"
Dates confirmed by a person on 9 Sept 2026Where these came from