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Career Development Grants champion gender equity in education and workplaces by investing up to $8,000 in women pursuing a certificate or training program needed to enter, transition into, or advance within fields where they are underrepresented, including but not limited to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and career pathways. Grants fund short-term, accredited programs. AAUW also welcomes applications from women in any field in which women are underrepresented at the leadership level, such as business, law, or STEM fields, who are currently employed and seek executive-level or leadership development training to advance into decision-making roles. AAUW aims to help close the gender gap in underrepresented professions, including in technical and executive leadership roles, by supporting a broad range of career trajectories. AAUW's Career Development Grants place particular emphasis on strengthening women's participation and leadership in STEM and other fields where gender disparities persist, and in programs that lead to tangible employment outcomes or advancement within 6-12 months. Applicants must pursue an accredited certificate or training program in a field where women hold less than 50% representation in the field or in senior positions at a national, regional, or local level. Examples of eligible fields include architecture, engineering, executive leadership or management training, mathematics, natural and physical sciences, technology, and other underrepresented fields such as business, finance, law, and emerging technical or applied trades. Grant funds are payable to grantees only and are disbursed in full, at the beginning of the grant term or at the start of the program. Eligible expenses include tuition, fees, required course materials, transportation assistance, and dependent care. Applications are reviewed and awarded annually on a competitive, rolling basis through three review rounds.

The American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) Field Research Fellowship Program provides awards to support short-term field research in Mongolia. The program is designed for students, post-docs, and early-career scholars conducting research in any field including humanities, arts, sciences, and social sciences. Fellows receive funding to conduct field research in Mongolia between May and October, with projects lasting a minimum of three weeks but ideally four to six weeks or more. All fellows are required to conduct community engagement or outreach activities as part of their fellowship, such as workshops for Mongolian researchers or presentations at Mongolian universities. The program aims to support the development of Mongolian Studies and facilitate academic field research experiences, with preference given to researchers from non-research intensive institutions and those guiding student research projects.

The Dr. Richard M. Hunt Fellowship for the Study of German Politics, Society, and Culture, established in 2003, offers a unique opportunity for emerging American scholars to dive deep into the heart of contemporary German society. This prestigious fellowship empowers the next generation of academics to contribute vital insights to the study of Germany's political, cultural, and social history. Hunt Fellows embark on transformative journeys, conducting archival research, engaging with local experts, and collaborating with transatlantic peers to gain a richer, more nuanced understanding of Germany's evolving landscape. The fellowships are named in honor of Dr. Richard M. Hunt, renowned Harvard University historian, who dedicated much of his career to mentoring the next generation of scholars. This fellowship is designed to enrich the academic journey of early-career professionals, providing not only invaluable international experience but also a powerful platform to propel their careers forward. Fellows conduct research toward their Ph.D. dissertations or book projects. Fellows receive a generous $7,000 stipend, covering transatlantic airfare, domestic travel, and room and board for a minimum of 21 days. To maximize this incredible opportunity, fellows will collaborate closely with the ACG to finalize a comprehensive research itinerary before the stipend is disbursed. Fellows have one academic year to complete their travel. Upon returning, fellows will submit an insightful analytical report of their findings, with the potential for publication by the ACG. They will also be able to share their discoveries with wider audiences through presentations at ACG Warburg Chapters, local community discussions, and engaging social media content.

The American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) Conference Travel Grants fund travel to scholarly conferences for the presentation of papers or organization of panels on topics relevant to Pakistan Studies. All applications undergo a competitive review process consistent with the goals and aims of the organization. Awards have a maximum of $500 per recipient. The grants support attendance at invited conferences or workshops where the applicant is presenting research relevant to Pakistan Studies. International travel to Pakistan is limited to post-doctoral, US citizen applicants for Islamabad and Lahore only, subject to US State Department security restrictions. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis with four annual deadlines throughout the year.

Boston College's African & African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) announces its dissertation fellowship competition. Scholars working in any discipline in the Social Sciences or Humanities, with projects focusing on any topic within African and/or African Diaspora Studies, are eligible to apply. The program seeks applicants pursuing innovative, preferably interdisciplinary, projects in dialogue with critical issues and trends within the field. The fellowship is a 9-month residential award requiring the fellow to remain in residence for the academic year, deliver one research presentation, and teach one seminar course. The fellow will receive compensation for teaching the course and is expected to attend AADS lectures, works-in-progress sessions, and generally be a part of the intellectual life of the program. The fellowship provides comprehensive support including a stipend, health insurance access, research budget, moving expenses, and office space to support dissertation completion.

The Hannah Beiter Graduate Student Research Grants were established to honor the memory of Dr. Hannah Beiter, a long-time supporter of student participation in the Children's Literature Association. These grants support graduate student research in children's literature with awards ranging from $500 to $1,500 per individual recipient, with a combined maximum fund of up to $5,000 per year distributed among winning applicants. The grant funds are intended to support research related to dissertation or master's thesis work, but not as income assistance for degree completion or tuition. Award funds may be used to purchase supplies and materials such as books, videos, and equipment, provide research support including photocopying, underwrite travel to special collections or libraries, or provide time release for research activities. The grants are awarded for proposals of original scholarship with the expectation that the undertaking will lead to publication or a conference presentation and contribute to the field of children's literature criticism. Grant recipients are required to submit a progress report or summary of the completed project to the chair of the Grants Committee by April of the year following the award. Winners must be members of the Children's Literature Association or join before receiving funds, and should acknowledge ChLA in any resulting publications.

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies offers fellowships to support significant research and writing about the Holocaust and related topics for projects that will benefit from a period of residence at the Museum and access to its resources. Fellowships are designed for scholars at all levels of career, starting with PhD candidates (ABD), with a principal focus on ensuring the development of a new generation of scholars. Those early in their careers are especially encouraged to apply. Faculty between appointments and scholars currently not affiliated with a university will also be considered. A fellowship at the Mandel Center provides scholars time to conduct research in the Museum's world-renowned archives, to write, and to participate in programs, all while working in an intimate scholarly environment. Fellows enjoy tailored onboarding meetings and consultations with Mandel Center staff, personal guidance through the Emerging Scholars Publications Program, and regular scholarly presentations and lectures. Fellows have access to approximately 120 million pages of Holocaust-related archival documents, library resources in more than 60 languages, hundreds of thousands of oral history, film, photo, art, artifacts, and memoir collections, and more than 200 million images from the ITS Digital Archive.

The Dr. Martin R. Lebowitz and Eve Lewellis Lebowitz Prize for philosophical achievement and contribution is awarded by the Phi Beta Kappa Society in conjunction with the American Philosophical Association. Each year, the award is presented to a pair of philosophers who hold contrasting views of an important philosophical question that is of current interest both to the field and to an educated public audience. The associated Lebowitz symposium is presented annually at a divisional meeting of the American Philosophical Association. To promote the discipline of philosophy to wider audiences, the Phi Beta Kappa Society invites the Lebowitz Prize winners to engage in a dialogue as guests on an episode of the Key Conversations Podcast. The dialogic character of the Lebowitz symposium and public presentation emphasizes the historic work of philosophy as a process of inquiry. Winners will present their views and engage in dialogue at an annual symposium held during an APA divisional meeting and in a podcast episode. The topic of the lectures shall ordinarily be an important philosophical issue of current interest, with the lectures offering contrasting views on that topic.

The Jackie McLean Fellowship is a prestigious one-year academic fellowship at the University of Hartford named after the world-renowned alto saxophonist, educator, composer, and community activist who served on the faculty for 36 years. The fellowship is open to candidates who have completed all coursework toward a terminal degree (doctoral degree or MFA), as well as post-doctoral candidates. Fellows receive non-tenure-track faculty status at the Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor level for one year. Fellows must be in residence during the fellowship year and take on multiple responsibilities including teaching one course per semester, conducting research or creative scholarship toward the completion of their degree or as follow-up to their graduate work, giving at least one performance or presentation to the University and/or Hartford community, mentoring students and/or student organizations, and engaging in academic service. The fellowship includes salary, benefits, and travel funds. Candidates committed to advancing the role of under-represented minorities in higher education, to working with diverse populations, and conversant in multi-cultural issues are particularly encouraged to apply. There are no direct applications for the fellowship; candidates must be nominated by one of the University's academic departments. Interested applicants should contact department chairs in their discipline to explore possibilities for the upcoming academic year.