Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

There are numerous funding opportunities for students, educational institutions and industries to pursue STEM-related projects and programs. Scholarships are widely available for students seeking to study in STEM fields; and grants, along with public and private investments, facilitate organizations implementing STEM initiatives. The NIH Common Fund and MIT both offer grants for STEM education and programs. The National Science Foundation offers many options through ADVANCE and other programs aimed at women and girls. Many universities and technical institutes offer financial aid for women interested in studying STEM subjects. Businesses and the private sector are also supporting women and girls’ advancement through diversity, networking and other initiatives.

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National Coalition of Girls' Schools

Belmont, MA
Wellesley Centers for Women

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

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How Academic Biologists and Physicists View Science Outreach

Scholars and pundits alike argue that U.S. scientists could do more to reach out to the...
“False Start: A Missed Opportunity for Women and Girls in STEM in the Race to the Top Awards”

COCHRANVILLE, PA (3/29/11)
NAPE Report Indicates Missed Opportunity to Prepare Women...

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News

How women are changing the tech world

June 7, 2012

USA Today profiles a new generation of female tech start-up founders.
Science grant to help women

January 17, 2012

A National Science Foundation grant recently awarded to Gonzaga University is aimed at bringing more women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers, often called the STEM fields.
Women in business: Finding a way in

January 6, 2012

Female scientists hoping to become entrepreneurs face obstacles — but there are organizations that can help.
New NSF Policies Provide Flexibility for Researchers Who Juggle Family and Career

September 28, 2011

The White House and the National Science Foundation announced a new 10-year plan, the "NSF Career...

Study: Sex Differences in Application, Success, and Funding Rates for NIH Extramural Programs

June 10, 2011

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) analyzed grant applications to determine whether there is a correlation between the sex of the applicants and the award of NIH grant funding. The study determined that success and...

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NCRW is a network of leading university and community based research, policy, and advocacy centers with a growing global reach dedicated to advancing rights and opportunities for women and girls. We also have a Corporate Circle comprised of senior diversity professionals from leading U.S. and global member companies and a Presidents Circle of college and university leaders who share our commitment. NCRW harnesses the collective power of its network to provide knowledge, analysis, and thought leadership on issues ranging from reducing women’s poverty to building a critical mass of women’s leadership across sectors.