American Short-Term Research Publication Grants

American Short-Term Research Publication Grants aim to increase the number of women with academic tenure and promote gender equity for women in higher education by providing funding to women in academia to prepare research manuscripts for publication. The program is open to applicants in all fields of study, though those engaged in science, technology, engineering and math fields, or those researching gender issues, are especially encouraged to apply. AAUW American Fellowships are the oldest non-institutional source of graduate and postdoctoral funding for women in the United States. The program began in 1888, at a time when women were discouraged from pursuing an education.

Award Details

  • Grant Amount: $8,000, disbursed annually to grantees in July.
  • Allowable Activities: Drafting, editing, or modifying manuscripts; replicating research; responding to issues raised through critical review; or other work to increase the likelihood of research publication.
  • Authorship Requirements: Grantees must listed as the sole author, first author or an author of equivalent significance.

  • Applicants must be or identify as a woman.
  • Applicants must hold a Ph.D., Ed.D., D.B.A., M.F.A., J.D., M.D., D.M.D., D.V.M., D.S.W., or M.P.H. at the time of application.
  • Applicants publishing research in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math or gender (preferred).
  • Applicants who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming life challenges beyond their control, such as socioeconomic status, discrimination, limited academic resources or opportunities or other adverse circumstances (preferred).
  • Applicants who were the first in their family to attain a bachelor’s degree (preferred).
  • Applicants who hail from or lead single parent households (preferred).
  • Applicants who hail from or intend to study in any of the following geographies: Arkansas, West Virginia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Alabama, Tennessee or Indiana (preferred).

Citizenship & Immigration Status

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

The following are not eligible for consideration:

  • Members of the AAUW Board of Directors.
  • Employees of AAUW, including paid or unpaid, part-time or temporary employees, consultants, interns and contract employees.
  • AAUW Review Panelists.
  • Immediate families (i.e., spouses and dependent children) of individuals described in the points above.
  • Applicants for another national AAUW fellowship or grant, in the same year.
  • Previous national AAUW fellowship or grant recipients (excluding Community Action Grants or branch or local AAUW awards).
  • Tenured professors.

  • Scholarly excellence, as demonstrated by academic achievements, original research, recognition from peers, professors, and/or institutions, and other forms of distinction.
  • Research that is original in design and will make significant contributions to the relevant field.
  • Feasibility of plans for manuscript preparation, the proposed timeline and budget.
  • Applicants’ teaching experience.
  • Active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions or fields of research.

Timeline

Milestone
Date
Application Submission Period
September 16, 2024 – November 15, 2024
Grant Award Status Notification
April 15, 2025
Grant Funds Disbursed
July 2025
Grant Term
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Final Report
July 31, 2026

How To Apply

International Scholarship & Tuition Services (ISTS) serves as the application portal for AAUW American Short-Term Research Publication Grants. Please follow the steps below to start the application process:

  1. Review the eligibility criteria to ensure you are eligible.
  2. Click the Apply Now button below to access the application and create an ISTS account. If a program key is requested, please use the following program key: AAUW-APG
  3. Follow the instructions provided in the Applicant Guide.

For any inquiries related to the application process or if you encounter technical issues, please contact AAUW@applyists.com or call (866) 795-4892.

In addition to a narrative application, all applicants are required to submit the following:

  • Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from advisors, colleagues or others well acquainted with applicants’ scholarly work and their teaching.  Note: AAUW does not accept references from dossier services, such as Parment or Interfolio, and standardized or form-letter recommendations are discouraged.
  • Proof of Degree: Transcripts or institutional verification confirming conferral of a Ph.D., Ed.D., D.B.A., M.F.A., J.D., M.D., D.M.D., D.V.M., D.S.W., or M.P.H. degree. All transcripts must include the applicants’ full name, the school’s name, and the degree conferred.
  • Project Institution Form: This form, available in AAUW’s application portal, confirms that applicants have received approval from the institution where they will be conducting their research. No substitutions for this form are accepted.

Applicants are responsible for the submission of all required documents. Incomplete applications will be considered at the discretion of AAUW.

Grants are awarded on a competitive basis according to funds available in a given fiscal year.

Review Panels

Applications to the American Short-Term Research Publication Grants Program are reviewed by panels of distinguished scholars in the following, broad discipline fields:

  • Arts & Humanities
  • Natural & Physical Sciences
  • Social Sciences

Review panels meet once a year to review applications for funding. Panel funding recommendations are subject to final approval by AAUW.

Review Process

Review panels meet once a year to review applications for funding. Awards are based on the criteria outlined here. The panel’s recommendations are subject to final approval by AAUW. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis according to funds available in a given fiscal year.

To ensure a fair review process, AAUW does not comment on the deliberations of the awards panels. AAUW does not provide written or oral evaluations of applicants. No provisions exist for reconsideration of grant proposals. Applications and supporting documents become the sole property of AAUW and will not be returned or held for another year.

Policies

Participation in Degree Programs

Grantees are prohibited from pursuing a degree during their award year.

Use of Funds

Funds may be used for clerical support, research assistance, office supplies, journal fees, and living expenses. The following costs are prohibited:

  • Purchase of equipment
  • Research assistants
  • Previous expenditures, deficits, or repayment of loans
  • Institutional (overhead) costs
  • Tuition for dependent’s education
  • Tuition for coursework
  • Travel
  • Salary increase
  • Doctoral dissertation research or writing

Awarded funds may not be expended on costs incurred prior to the fellowship term start date or after the fellowship term end date.

Tax Liability

Funds received may or may not be taxable depending on how they are used. It is incumbent on award recipients to determine any tax related obligations. AAUW does not report American Short-Term Publication Grants to the Internal Revenue Service and cannot provide tax-related forms or advice to recipients. Specific questions regarding income tax matters should be addressed to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, the applicant’s financial aid office or a personal tax advisor.

FAQs

Is it possible to be notified of my award status prior to April 15th?

No, AAUW is not able to honor requests for earlier notification.