Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) National Fellowship Program

The Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) National Fellowship Program promotes knowledge in the natural and social sciences and encourages women’s academic and professional careers in the sciences.

A maximum of $10,000 may be requested – any proposal requesting over $10,000 will be automatically disqualified. Applicants may propose research projects for up to 12 months. The fellowship may not be renewed.

Fellowship funds can be used for:

• expendable supplies
• small equipment to be used by recipient (not for general use)
• publication of research findings
• travel and subsistence while performing field studies
• travel to another laboratory for collaborative research
• undergraduate collaborators (up to 1/3 of the total requested amount)
• study subjects’ compensation

eligibility

• We strive to empower a community representative of all women in STEM, Life Science, and related Social Science fields. In support of our mission to cultivate a strong global community, GWIS seeks to recognize merit-based scholarship and sustained personal engagement with underrepresented communities.
• Awards will be made to women who hold a degree from a recognized institution of higher learning, who demonstrate outstanding ability and promise in research and are performing hypothesis-driven research at any institution in the U.S. or abroad. Any person who identifies as a woman in science, irrespective of race, religion, nationality, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, or age is welcome to apply.
• The career level (e.g. graduate student through assistant professor) of the candidate will be taken into consideration when reviewing the proposals.
• GWIS membership is required by the application deadline. Please note that membership approval can take up to 48 hours to process, so if you want to become a GWIS member, please do so in advance.

• Financial need for research funding is a requirement for the application. Projects that have already been fully funded by another agency or organization will be ineligible. Applicants must indicate all pending sources on the application form, as reviewers will consider these factors when assessing the project’s financial need.