The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships & Grants/ American Fellowship supports women scholars who are pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full-time, or preparing research for publication for eight consecutive weeks. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates are evaluated based on scholarly excellence; quality and originality of project design; and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research. Members of the AAUW Board of Directors, committees, panels, task forces, and staff, including current interns, are not eligible to apply for AAUW's fellowships and grants. A person holding a current award is eligible for election or appointment to boards, committees, panels, and task forces. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.