Doctoral Students

Awarded to three AWIS members whose dissertation research project is judged likely to make important and original contributions to their field. This $10,000 award is intended for a pre-doctoral student in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Mathematics or Engineering who is a woman expecting to graduate within 2 years of the application deadline. Applications open December 9, 2022 and close February 28, 2023. Not an AWIS member? Consider joining.

Applicants will need to provide:

• Professional Goals Essay addressing the following (500 – 1,500 words):
  1. Your background
  2. Career goals
  3. Impact of the work as it relates to STEM and the AWIS mission
  4. How this award will help meet your objectives and goals
• Resume/CV
• Research synopsis
• Recommendation questionnaire from current professor, advisor, dissertation committee member or most recent employer
• Recommendation questionnaire from a past professor, past employer, colleague or other professional acquaintance
• Program acceptance letter (optional)
• Unofficial transcript
• Intended use of funds

Learn more and apply here.