Research grants and fellowships for women: quick facts
Research grants and fellowships are real, substantial funding — but they go to qualified applicants and institutions through a rigorous, competitive review, not to the general public. Federal science agencies such as the National Institutes…
Administered by
Federal science agencies (e.g. NIH, NSF) and private foundations
Who it's for
Women researchers, graduate students, and early-career professionals, usually via an institution
What it funds
Research projects, graduate study, and professional advancement
Repayable?
Grant / fellowship (not repaid)
Where to apply
Apply through the sponsoring agency or foundation, often via your university; deadlines and criteria vary
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Official sources: National Science Foundation — Graduate Research Fellowship. This page is educational information, not financial or legal advice; grants are competitive and never guaranteed. See our sources & how-we-work policy.