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Shelley O’Brien
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AWIS Launches Bridge Grant Program to Support Members Impacted by Federal Funding Cuts
WASHINGTON DC, October 31, 2025 – The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) has established a bridge grant program to help scientists who have lost federal research funding to reach their next milestone. Thanks to a generous $100,000 grant from the Every Page Foundation, AWIS will provide microgrants of up to $5,000 to help early-career scientists continue their vital research and career development.
“The recent cuts to federal research funding have disrupted the careers of many promising scientists, especially those working to understand and broaden participation in STEM,” said Meredith Gibson, CEO of AWIS. “We don’t want to lose the progress we’ve made in equity and innovation. We are thankful to the Every Page Foundation for their support and hope these microgrants can combine with other funding sources to support those that have lost federal funding. When we invest in scientists, we invest in the future.”
AWIS will provide financial support to assistant professors and nontenured faculty (or tenured professors seeking to support their trainees). These microgrants may be used for essential expenses such as stipends, travel, publication fees, and research materials.
Applications for the AWIS Bridge Grant Program are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 15, 2025. Eligible applicants must be AWIS members and provide documentation of their original federal grant cancellation, along with a research summary and intended use of funds.
For more information or to apply, visit https://awis.org/awis-bridge-grant-program/
If you or your organization would like to help AWIS support more scientists, please visit awis.org/donate or awis.org/partner.
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About AWIS: Founded in 1971, AWIS is dedicated to driving equity and excellence in STEM by championing the interests of women across all disciplines and employment sectors so they can achieve their full potential. AWIS advocacy initiatives are committed to driving systemic change to support the 12.3M women in STEM. Our supportive community provides a sense of belonging, as well as career resources, scholarships, and opportunities for networking, mentoring, volunteering, recognition, and professional development to over 7,000 members. AWIS communications inspire over 67,000 social media followers, 32,000 monthly website visitors, and 24,000 newsletter subscribers globally. To become an AWIS member, learn about partner opportunities, or donate visit www.awis.org.
About Every Page Foundation: 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.