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AAUW American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship

A US$50,000 one-year research-leave fellowship.

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APPLICATION TIMING

The 2027/28 competition closed on 30 September 2026 at 17:00 Eastern Time.

Status based on the dated official-source review; the current provider instructions take precedence.

The opportunity

AAUW American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship supports eligible applicants at American Association of University Women. A US$50,000 one-year research-leave fellowship.

What the funding covers

  • A US$50,000 one-year research-leave fellowship.
  • Read the provider’s exclusions, renewal conditions and award letter before committing funds.

Eligibility and conditions

Eligible women researchers meeting the doctoral, citizenship/residency and research-leave requirements in the American fellowships rules.

Subject area: Multiple subjects — check the eligible programme list

How to apply

Follow the linked official scholarship instructions and the relevant programme admission process. Keep both deadlines in your application plan.

Official-source review: 2026-10-16. This is an editorial snapshot, not a live funding feed.

View official programme Report an update

https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/american-postdoctoral-research-leave-fellowship-program/

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