IFUW International Fellowships and Grants

International Federation of University Women

Summary

Last update: 24 January 2012

Description

In some parts of the world, a university education is still beyond the reach of most women. Even in those where parity has been achieved at the first degree level, there is still a pyramid effect. The numbers of women begin to dwindle dramatically in advanced degree courses and women are still significantly under-represented in scientific and technological fields.

The promotion of lifelong learning for women and girls is one of IFUW's key priorities. IFUW and its national affiliates help to build the future by offering fellowships and grants to enable women and girls to achieve their educational goals.

The International Federation of University Women offers a limited number of international fellowships and grants to women graduates for postgraduate research, study and training.

Eligibility

• IFUW fellowships and grants are open only to women graduates who are members of IFUW's national federations and associations and to IFUW Independent Members.
• Students in any branch of learning may apply.
• Fellowships are offered for the second and subsequent years of a doctoral programme and for post-doctoral studies. First year doctoral students do not qualify.
• Grants are offered for any postgraduate programme.
• The awards may be used in any country other than the one in which the applicant was educated or habitually resides.

Duration

Fellowships are for 8 to 12 months of work. They are intended to enhance the original research or scholarship on which a postgraduate applicant is already engaged. First year doctoral students and applicants just beginning their research are not eligible. Grants are for a minimum of 2 months of work. They are awarded for specialized training, independent research, or to assist in the completion of a postgraduate degree. IFUW Recognition Awards are for a minimum of 2 months of work.