AAUW American Short-Term Research Publication Grant 2026, USA
The US AAUW American Short-Term Research Publication Grant is a competitive funding opportunity offered by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to support women researchers working on academic publications. The program is designed to help scholars complete, refine, and prepare their research for publication in peer-reviewed journals and academic platforms.
This grant is particularly valuable for early-career and postdoctoral researchers who need dedicated financial support to finalize manuscripts, respond to peer-review feedback, or conduct additional research required for publication.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: United States
- Funding Organization: American Association of University Women
- Scholarship Type: Short-Term Research Publication Grant
- Funding Amount: $8,000
- Target Group: Women researchers
- Duration: Short-term research and publication support
- Application Period: Opens August 2026
- Selection Result: Expected April 2027
- Funding Period: Mid 2027 onward
Degree Level
This grant is intended for researchers who have already completed their advanced academic degrees, including:
- PhD holders
- EdD holders
- DBA graduates
- MFA, JD, MD, DMD, DVM, DSW, MPH and equivalent terminal degree holders
It is not a student scholarship but a postdoctoral research publication grant.
Available Subjects
The AAUW research publication grant is open to all academic disciplines, including:
- Science and Technology
- Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
- Social Sciences
- Humanities and Arts
- Gender Studies
- Natural and Physical Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Research
Special encouragement is given to research that promotes gender equality and academic advancement of women.
Benefits
Selected applicants receive several important benefits:
- $8,000 research publication grant
- One-time funding disbursement at the start of the award period
- Financial support for manuscript writing and editing
- Assistance with revisions after peer-review feedback
- Support for publication-related research costs
- Career development and academic recognition
- Increased visibility in global academic publishing
Eligible Nationalities
The grant is open to:
- International researchers (women only)
- Applicants from any country, provided they meet AAUW eligibility requirements
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the AAUW American Short-Term Research Publication Grant, applicants must:
- Identify as a woman
- Hold a terminal academic degree (PhD or equivalent)
- Be the sole author, first author, or equivalent contributor of the research work
- Have a strong academic and publication record
- Demonstrate a clear plan for publication
- Show potential impact of the research in their field
Additional preference may be given to:
- First-generation university graduates
- Researchers in STEM fields
- Candidates from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds
- Scholars working on gender-related or social impact topics
Application Procedure
The application process generally includes the following steps:
- Prepare a detailed research publication proposal
- Gather academic CV and publication history
- Submit degree certificates and transcripts
- Provide manuscript details and publication plan
- Complete the AAUW online application form
- Upload required supporting documents
- Submit before the application deadline (September 2026 window)
Selected candidates are notified after a competitive review process conducted by academic panels.
Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on:
- Academic excellence and research quality
- Originality and significance of the study
- Publication readiness and feasibility
- Contribution to the academic field
- Research experience and achievements
