Awarded to an AWIS member whose dissertation research project is judged likely to make important and original contributions to her 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. Information on the 2023 awards will be announced in December 2022. Not an AWIS member? Consider joining.
Applicants will need to provide:
- Professional Goals Essay (500 – 1,000 words)
- Resume/CV
- Research synopsis
- Recommendation letter from current professor, advisor, dissertation committee member or most recent employer
- Recommendation letter from a past professor, past employer, colleague or other professional acquaintance
- Program acceptance letter (optional)
- Unofficial transcript
- Intended use of funds