Take the next step toward academic excellence with one of the most prestigious fellowship opportunities for women pursuing doctoral studies in the United States. The AAUW American Doctoral Fellowship 2026 provides outstanding financial support to help doctoral candidates focus on research, dissertation writing, and professional growth while making meaningful contributions to their fields.↚
Empower Your Future with the AAUW American Doctoral Fellowship 2026 in the USA
Details
Host Country
USA
Funding Organization
American Association of University Women
Fellowship Name
AAUW American Doctoral Fellowship 2026
Degree Level
Doctoral Programs including PhD and Equivalent Degrees
Eligible Fields
All Academic Disciplines
Funding Amount
Twenty Five Thousand US Dollars
Eligible Applicants
United States Citizens and Permanent Residents
Application Opens
August Seventeenth Twenty Twenty Six
Application Deadline
September Thirtieth Twenty Twenty Six
Award Notification
April Twenty Twenty Seven
Eligible Degree Programs
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Science
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Juridical Science
Doctor of Engineering
Doctor of Public Health
Doctor of Business Administration
Priority Fields
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Gender Studies
Public Policy
Social Sciences
Health Sciences
Education
Business and Management
Law
Eligibility
Applicants must identify as women
Applicants must be pursuing their first doctoral degree
Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution
Applicants must begin their doctoral program on or before September Thirtieth Twenty Twenty Seven
Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement
Applicants must show strong potential to make significant contributions to their academic field
Applicants must satisfy all fellowship application requirements
Preference may be given to applicants working in STEM fields
Preference may be given to applicants conducting research related to women and girls
Preference may be given to first generation college graduates
Preference may be given to applicants who have overcome significant life challenges
Preference may be given to parenting students
Preference may be given to applicants from underrepresented backgrounds
Applicants who are not eligible include current AAUW Board members AAUW employees current AAUW review panelists immediate family members of these groups previous national AAUW fellowship or grant recipients with limited exceptions and applicants seeking another AAUW national fellowship during the same year
Benefits
A fellowship stipend of Twenty Five Thousand US Dollars
Financial support for one academic year
Funding for dissertation research and writing
Support for fieldwork and data collection
Recognition through a highly respected international fellowship program
Enhanced academic career development and professional opportunities
The fellowship stipend is generally paid in two installments during the fellowship period