Islamabad, August 22, 2023 (PPI-OT): AAUW (the American Association of University Women) awards International Fellowships for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported.

Course Level: Masters/PhD/Postdoctoral

Field of Study: Graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions.

Grants: Master’s/Professional Fellowship: $20,000 Doctorate Fellowship: $25,000 Postdoctoral Fellowship: $50,000.

Eligibility: To be eligible for an International Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Have citizenship in a country other than the U.S. or possession of a non-immigrant visa if residing in the U.S. Women who are currently, or expect to be during the fellowship year, a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen with the U.S. and another country are not eligible.

Hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed

Intend to devote herself full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year

Intend to return to her home country to pursue a professional career upon completion of their studies

Be proficient in English and confirm proficiency by submitting a valid TOEFL or IELTS score (TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test): 79; TOEFL Essentials: 8.5; Revised TOEFL Paper-Delivered Test: 60; IELTS: 6.5)

Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral applicants must have applied by 15 November, to an accredited institution of study for the period of the fellowship year and must indicate the name of the institution in the International Fellowship application. While acceptance is not required at the time of application, fellows must provide official confirmation from the institution with their award acceptance materials.

Postdoctoral applicants must provide proof of their doctorate degree; hold a doctorate classified as a research degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., D.B.A., D.M.) or an M.F.A.; and indicate where they will conduct their research.

Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. accredited institution located in the U.S. during the fellowship year.

Deadline: 15 Nov 2023 (annual)

For more information, contact:

COMSATS University Islamabad

Park Road, Tarlai Kalan, Islamabad, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-9247000,

Website: http://ww2.comsats.edu.pk