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AAUW Community Action Grants seek to dismantle barriers to girls' participation in STEM and create a pipeline of diverse talent in these fields. Community Action Grants fund innovative, community-based programs that create pathways for K-12 girls to develop STEM confidence, skills, and identity — encouraging them to pursue STEM higher education and careers. These grants offer up to $75,000 to support nonprofits and educational institutions dedicated to helping girls in grades K–12 build the skills, confidence, and preparation they need to thrive in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The grants are designed to support programs that provide hands-on learning, mentorship from women in STEM, family involvement, and confidence-building experiences. AAUW is particularly interested in reaching girls from historically underrepresented communities, ensuring that all young women can succeed in STEM fields. Becoming an AAUW grantee means joining a community committed to driving systemic change in STEM through gender equity, offering evolving pathways for collaboration, visibility, and growth beyond just financial support.

The American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) offers Senior and Junior Research Fellowships for scholars conducting research related to Pakistan studies. These competitive fellowships support research periods lasting between 2 and 9 months. The program includes two fellowship types: Post-Doctoral Fellowships (Senior) and Pre-Doctoral Fellowships (Junior), with the latter available to PhD candidates who have completed all requirements except the dissertation. Funding for US citizens is provided by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State through a grant from the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC). Limited funding for non-US citizens is available through AIPS unrestricted funds. Senior fellows can conduct research in Pakistan (Islamabad and/or Lahore) or in other countries excluding the US. Junior fellows who are US citizens cannot conduct research in Pakistan or the US, while non-US citizen junior fellows can conduct research in Pakistan or other countries but not the US. Fellows conducting research in Islamabad and Lahore are expected to stay in AIPS guesthouses and must complete their fellowship in one continuous trip with no breaks. The program includes stipends determined by the Fellowships Committee based on availability of funds and US State Department rates, along with support for economy airfare, lodging, and other research-related expenses. Fellowship awards cannot be used to replace salary for any applicant. Note: AIPS is not currently accepting applications for fellowships at this time. Interested applicants are advised to check back in November 2026.

The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) offers research fellowships for American doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to conduct research in Belgium for a period of 12 months. The fellowship provides stipends of $30,000 for doctoral researchers and $34,000 for post-doctoral researchers, along with health insurance coverage. Fellows must be in residence in Belgium during the tenure of their fellowship, with a minimum fellowship period of 6 months. The program is designed to foster friendship through higher education exchange between Belgium and the United States. BAEF research fellowships can be initiated between July 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. Post-doctoral applicants must have obtained their Ph.D. no more than 2 years prior to July 1, 2026, while doctoral applicants must be registered in a Ph.D. or equivalent degree program in the United States. The fellowship is non-renewable and aims to support outstanding researchers conducting academic research in Belgium.

The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) Graduate Study Fellowship provides funding for American citizens and permanent residents to pursue graduate studies (Master's or PhD programs) in Belgium for one academic year. The fellowship is designed to foster friendship and educational exchange between Belgium and the United States through higher education opportunities. The fellowship provides a $30,000 stipend and health insurance for a 12-month period of residence in Belgium. Applicants must register in a graduate program at a Belgian university or higher institution and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement through their Bachelor's and Master's degree records. This is a non-renewable grant intended to support a full academic year of study starting in Fall 2026.

Established in 1993, the Amanda V. Houston Traveling Fellowship prepares Boston College students for leadership in the United States and the world at large by enriching their personal and educational development through travel. Consistent with the namesake's lifelong role as a universal educator, community leader, and mentor, the fellowship underwrites travel/study experiences that contribute to the personal and intellectual growth of its recipients. The fellowship provides up to $3,000 toward domestic or international travel, including transportation, lodging, meals and research-related expenses. Thanks to the financial support of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Committee, as of 2011 there are 2 AVH Traveling Fellowships issued each year. Successful recipients can use the award for either an Independent Research Project under the supervision of a faculty member or a Research Paper attached to an approved course in a BC recognized study abroad program. The content of either the Independent Research Project or the Research Paper must significantly focus on African or African Diaspora Communities. The award must be used during the summer or fall semester of the fellowship year.

The Multi-Country Research Fellowship enables US scholars to carry out transnational research in countries across the network of Overseas Research Centers as well as other countries. The fellowship supports advanced research in the humanities, social sciences, and allied natural sciences for US doctoral candidates who are 'all but dissertation,' and scholars who have earned their PhD or a terminal degree. Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or as teams. Six awards of $12,600 each will be granted. The award is for a minimum of 90 days and fellows may travel and carry out research between the period of May 2025 and December 2026. The 90-day travel minimum can be split into multiple trips and does not need to be consecutive. Scholars must carry out research in two or more countries outside the United States, at least one of which must host a participating Overseas Research Center (ORC). The highest ranking applicant will receive an additional $1,000 Mary Ellen Lane Travel Award toward travel expenses. Fellows must work on their research full-time while traveling on the fellowship. Funding is provided by the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

The Curatorial Fellowship is a 10-month program that gives emerging craft curators a platform to explore and test new ideas about craft. The fellowship awards emerging curators $5,000 and provides a platform to explore new curatorial approaches to craft. For the 2026 Curatorial Fellowship, proposals that explore themes of Craft and Community Vitality are welcome, examining how craft builds personal, social, economic, and community well-being, and what role craft could play in solving pressing issues from climate change to natural disasters. The fellowship includes an exhibition budget of $8,000, mentorship from experienced curatorial staff, and support for mounting an exhibition in the Center for Craft's Bresler Family Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. Fellows are responsible for creating a comprehensive exhibition checklist, coordinating shipping and installation instructions, writing exhibition labels and didactics, and participating in educational programs.

The Craft-Based Education Grant supports previous Teaching Artist Cohort awardees in creating lasting, accessible educational resources that document and advance craft practices. Twelve previous Teaching Artist Cohort awardees will each receive $5,000 to document, develop, or improve teaching tools with support from a mentor over a six-month period. The grant encourages innovation and resource sharing within the community of teaching artists, with the goal of catalyzing craft communities through the creation and dissemination of tools and resources for teaching craft. Eligible project types include video documentation, written curricula, educational toolkits, inclusive learning materials, and other educational resources. Grantees will be matched with a mentor and participate in monthly virtual cohort convenings, with the opportunity to present their completed resources at a virtual public program hosted by the Center for Craft.

The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund provides graduate school fellowships in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences, including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training. Established in honor of Dolores Zohrab Liebmann, daughter of prominent Armenian intellectual Krikor Zohrab, the fund continues her legacy of supporting students and educational organizations. Fellowships are restricted to graduate students who are United States citizens attending accredited and designated institutions of higher education within the United States. Fellowship candidates must have an outstanding undergraduate record and demonstrate financial need. The program is open to graduate student applicants of any national descent, provided they are U.S. citizens. Applications must be submitted through the dean of the university where the student is pursuing graduate studies.

The Roy Hailey Memorial Education Scholarship supports the professional growth of community association managers through access to CAI's Professional Management Development Program (PMDP). The scholarship covers full tuition for one PMDP course (a $579 value) for managers seeking to earn professional credentials including CMCA, AMS, LSM, and PCAM designations. Established by Pam Bailey and Marc Markel to honor Roy Hailey, a trailblazer in the legal and community association industries, the scholarship has been providing support since 2015 to foster professionalism and excellence in community associations. The scholarship is intended for managers pursuing initial credentials and is not for redesignation or maintenance of existing credentials. It supports both self-paced online and live virtual learning opportunities through CAI's credentialing pathway. The endowment ensures that financial barriers do not prevent qualified managers from progressing in their professional development and achieving prestigious industry designations. Applications are accepted year-round with three review cycles: Spring (deadline March 31), Summer (deadline July 31), and Fall (deadline November 30). The scholarship helps community association managers across the United States advance their education and strengthen the educational pipeline for current and future industry leaders.

The NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship encourages a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. This fellowship supports candidates whose dissertation projects bring innovative and insightful approaches to the history, theory, analysis, or application of formal and informal education. As a highly competitive initiative, this fellowship annually identifies and supports 35 of the most exceptional researchers conducting dissertation studies relevant to education. The fellowship supports fellows with the writing phase of their dissertation and alleviates the need for significant employment. Fellows receive $27,500 for one academic year, distributed in two installments, participate in two professional development retreats facilitated by NAEd members and other distinguished scholars, and choose an NAEd member or another esteemed scholar as a mentor. The dissertation topic must focus primarily on education, but the fellowship welcomes graduate students from any academic discipline or professional field, including anthropology, architecture, art history, communications, economics, education, history, linguistics, literature, philosophy, political science, psychology, public health, religion, and sociology.

The WARA Pre-doctoral Fellowship supports U.S. graduate students conducting 2 to 3 months of research in West Africa during the summer. The fellowship is designed for two purposes: preparing a doctoral research proposal or carrying out research related to the completion of another terminal degree program such as MFA or MPH. The program aims to enhance transatlantic exchange and collaboration between U.S. scholars and West African research communities. This competition is open to U.S. citizens currently enrolled in graduate programs at U.S. institutions of higher education. Priority is given to applicants at the pre-dissertation stage who will be returning to their institution to complete coursework and exams before beginning their fieldwork. Applicants are advised to be conversant in an African language spoken where they will conduct research. The fellowship provides round trip travel to a West African country (not to exceed $2,500) and a stipend of up to $3,500. The West African Research Center (WARC) in Dakar, Senegal may assist fellows with academic contacts, affiliations, and recommendations for lodging in the country chosen by the fellow. The program is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department through a grant from the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.