AWIS Bridge Grant Program

If you have lost federal research funding, AWIS is offering microgrants up to $5,000 to help you reach your next milestone. 

The recent cuts to federal research funding have derailed the work of many AWIS members – particularly those early in their careers and those focused on broadening participation within the scientific workforce. We want to help retain valuable scientists, their promising research, and the progress we’ve made on equity in the scientific workforce. 

Thanks to a $100,000 grant provided by Every Page Foundation, we are offering microgrants to help AWIS members who have lost funding reach their next milestone. Every Page Foundation works to advance gender equity by prioritizing the health and security of women and girls, as well as their educational opportunities and career development. We are so very grateful for their support.

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Who Can Apply

The AWIS Bridge Grant program will offer microgrants to AWIS members who have lost federal research funding and who are:

  • assistant professors or nontenured faculty
  • tenured professors seeking to support their trainees

Applicants must provide verification of original federal grant funding revocation and a narrative statement highlighting the impact the grant would have. (Note: If you are not yet an AWIS member, you can join now to become eligible.)

Award Amount

Applicants may request up to $5,000 USD which may cover essential expenses such as stipends, travel, publication fees, materials, or other impactful grant related items. (Note: This grant does not include funding for overhead or indirect costs.)

Application Requirements

Applicants will need to provide:

  • AWIS Membership Verification
  • Resume/CV
  • Grant Cancellation Documentation
  • Research Summary [250-500 words]
  • Project Stage Information
  • Requested Funding amount [up to $5,000 USD]
  • Intended Use of Funds [250-500 words]
  • Identify how your work and this funding will further the AWIS mission [250-500 words]
  • Information on Alternative Funding Efforts [optional]

Timeline

Applications will be accepted October 31 through December 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Recipients will be notified in January.