MEMBERS:

- ISMWS members: 2016: i) stars of Mathematics at Aligarh Muslim University, India: (from L to R) Prof. Asma Ali (Best Researcher 2016), Ms. Umme Zinab (Gold medalist), Sultana (Physics), Prof. Nusrat Raza,, Prof. Subuhi Khan (Best Researcher 2016), 2013: ii) Researchers of Cairo University at Al Kalamun palace, 2012: iii) ISMWS session with Physicists at Wayne State University

Number of members: 307

Number of countries: 31 (+2)

Members from Countries:

1. USA, 2. Afghanistan, 3. Algeria, 4. Bangladesh, 5. Canada, 6. Egypt, 7. England, 8. Ghana, 9. India, 10. Indonesia, 11. Iran, 12. Iraq, 13. Jordan, 14. Kenya, 15. Kuwait, 16. Lebanon, 17. Malaysia, 18. Morocco, 19. Nigeria, 20. Oman, 21. Pakistan, 22. Palestine, 23. Russia, 24. Saudi Arabia, 25. Somalia, 26. Sri Lanka, 27. Sudan, 28. Syria, 29. Turkey, 30. United Arab Emirates, 31. Yemen
(Additional Residence countries: 3 - Bahrain, Germany, Portugal)

List of ISMWS Members

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GALLERY:

Some Highlights of members:

There are quite number of illustrius personalities in ISMWS membership in addition to inspiring students and professionals.

Recognized Inispirational Models:

Prof. Lotfia El Nadi, Selected Inspirational Model of Cairo University, Graduation of Faculty of Science, 2015

Four members of ISMWS are recipients of "Woman Physicist of the Month" of APS award:

1. Dr Ibtesam Saeed Badhrees (Saudi Arabia), 2. Dr Burcin Bayram (USA), 3. Dr Sultana N Nahar (USA), 4. Dr Qudsia Quraishi (USA),

ISMWS members in profession
1 2 3 4 5 6
1. Prof. Beenish Saba (Arid Agriculture U, Pakistan), Fulbright Scholar, 2. Dr. Danah Akil (Researcher, American University in Cairo) - Winner, Best Ph.D. thesis prize 2016, Egypt, 3. Dr. Mahvish Ali (Aligarh Muslim University, India), Alburuj R. best Ph.D. thesis, UGC-Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowhsip of India, 4. Dr. Shazia Bashir (Full Prof. Physics, Govt. College University in Lahore, Pakistan) Research impact factor > 100, 5. Prof. Somaya Saad, Deputy Director of Astronomy Dept, NRIAG, Egypt, 6. Dr. Nasreem Haque, President, Intalage Inc., USA

Ph.D. student scholars with fellowships

1. Moheeta Khan, Junior Research Fellow of UGC, India

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ACTIVITIES:

Current Activities:
i) Lectures,
ii) Networking,
iii) Connecting for scientific collaboration,
iv) Sharing success news,
v) Circulate useful scientific news,
vi) Circulate scholarship opportunities and job openings
vii) Help with information for higher education in the US,
viii) Celebrate of International Women's Day,
ix) Give recognition for excellence

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2020:

2020: Sultana's presentation on ISMWS at Astronomy Diversity Journal Club at OSU, January 15, 2020
- "International Society of Muslim Women in Science at OSU" Sultana N. Nahar - The Ohio State University
- Presentation

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2019:

2019: Sultana's presentation based on themes of ISMWS and i) about the Sun at the Avalon Elementary School in Columbus under Early Education program of OSU, ii) "WHY SHOULD WE CHOOSE STEM FIELDS?" at the "GLOBAL WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE" of Advocates for Women of the World (AWOW) at OSU

January 2019: Biology Professor, Krista McCoy, of East Carolina University asked about forming an ISMWS chapter at ECU. She wrote:
"My name is Krista McCoy.  I am an assistant professor at East Carolina University. I am not a Muslim but have many Muslim women in my laboratory (and in our department and university) and I am interested in making sure that they have  a network of people to help them navigate their scientific careers. Is there a way to form a chapter of ismws at ECU? My students and I are interested in creating a chapter here."

Jan 2019: Postdoctoral Associate, Dr. Saeed Moshfeghyeganeh of STEM Transformation Institute of Florida International University interviewed Sultana Nahar for women in physics for their project on "Muslim women in Physics" and wrote:
"My name is Saeed Moshfeghyeganeh, postdoctoral associate, working with Dr. Zahra Hazari on cultural factors affecting the participation of Muslim women in physics.  There is a growing awareness that many Muslim-majority countries have higher proportions of women amongst STEM graduates compared to western countries. Researchers hypothesize that these differences are due to cultural differences across countries with respect to fields that are considered appropriate for women. To investigate this hypothesis we have plan to do interview with Muslim women physics major professors at R1 universities across the United States who are coming from Muslim majority countries. We appreciate if you can help us with the name of potential professors who are interested in participating in an one hour interview. The identity of the interviewee's will confidential and their name and the name of their institution will be masked in the future publication. Thank you for your attention."

March 2019: Physics professor, Dimitri Dounas-Frazer, of Western Washington University featured the societies and Sultana Nahar in his Physics dlass. He wrote:
"Dear Dr. Nahar,
My name is Dimitri, and I am an assistant professor of Physics & Astronomy at Western Washington University. I'm writing because I wanted to let you know that you are making a difference in my classroom.
This quarter, I have been teaching physics to future teachers. All of my students are women. At the start of each class, I have been spending a few minutes featuring women in physics. Two weeks ago, you were the featured physicist. I have attached screen shots of the slides I prepared for my students that day.
I don't know whether any of my students are Muslim, but I do know that they have enjoyed learning about women in physics who are doing great research and organizing. When I presented about you and your work with ISMWS and ISAWS, my students asked questions about the international physics community, and we talked about the importance of these kinds of organizations.
Thank you for the work you are doing to support Muslim and Arab women in physics and other sciences. In the aftermath of the tragedy in New Zealand, my heart is broken. I wanted to reach out to you to express solidarity with you, your colleagues, your families, and the international Muslim community. You all deserve better."

March 2019: Emily Kornega, a student of Georgia Tech got information on ISMWS from Sultana Nahar for their class group project on Muslim Women in Science. She wrote:
"My name is Emily Kornegay, and I am a student at Georgia Tech. I am doing a report on Muslim Women in Science for my class on Women in Science and Engineering. I’d like to discuss barriers, accomplishments, and methods for improving participation. I love your organization of ISMWS as our whole semester we have been discussing the importance of community when it comes to drawing underrepresented groups into STEM fields. Would you mind answering a few questions for me? If you are unable, thank you anyways for reading my email!
What is your proudest accomplishment of ISMWS? What are the most common barriers you see Muslim women entering the sciences face?
How do we get over those barriers?
Any other interesting information I should consider?

March 2019: At invitation of the OSU group, AWOW, Sultana Nahar gave a presention on "Girls education" under the theme of ISMWS in the annual Global Women's Empowerment Conference in collaboration with OSU's Multi-Cultural Center and Buck-i-Serv at OSU

OSU undergraduate student, Hauley Combs, asked Sultana for a STEM presentation at Avalon Elementary School in Columbus for her FEEP program through ISMWS.

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2018:

Newsletter of activities in 2018

ISMWS collaborated with WSR project to celebrated the International Women's Day 2018 at the APK Abul Kalam Center of OSU-AMU, AMU, Aligarh, India

ISMWS member Dr. Somaya Saad of NRIAG, Egypt as acted as the Chair of the Organzation committee of the international Arab Conference of Astronomy and Gepphysics, Assembly VI (ACAG VI) held in Cctober 2018 at NRIAG in Helwan, Egypt

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2017:

ISMWS joined Physics Department of Aligarh Muslim University in India to celebrate the International Women's Day on March 11, 2017
- Guest of Honor talk by Sultana: "WOMAN STARS OF KNOWLEDGE", India, March 11, 2017
- List of invited women

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2016:

Visit to Kashmir Women's College, India: Arranged by Physics Chair Professor Manzoor Malik, Sultana visited : "Courageous women of Kashmir", Government Degree College for Women on Maulan Azad Road, Srinagar, Kashmir, India March 24, 2016
(Program: - Public lecture "Courageous women of Kashmir", Introducing Sultana, - Buquet from the Principal, - presenting lecture based on ISMWS, - audience, - with members of the college, - student from Ladakh which was very much inspired and recited the Quran to express herself)

Celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) 2016, Aligarh Muslim University

Sponsors: Physics Department (Chair Prof. Ansari), Prof. Rahimullah Khan (Ex-Dean of Faculty of Science, Ex-Chair of Physics), Prof. Tauheed Ahmed (Physics)
- Program

Chief Guest: Prof. Hamida Ahmed (Clinical Psychology of AMU and Board Member of UGC) emphasized on importance STEM education and girls should have the freedom to choose the subject. Nida Rehmani (OSU and AMU student) conducted the event. Each gave inspiring speeches including Professors Ansari (AMU), Altaf Wani (OSU), Anil Pradhan (OSU). Participants gave their statements. March 10, 2016
Initiation by Quran telawat, - Convened by Prof. Qudsia Tahseen (Zoology of AMU and Fellow of National Academy of Science in India, Convener) - speeches by Chair Prof. Afzal Ansari of Physics Department and Cheif Guest Prof. Hamida Ahmed,, - Speech by Guest of Honor Sultana "Luminous Women of Knowledge", - Comments by Professor Asma of Mathematics
22 members were honored with recognition, - reception, - reception2)
News published in several newspapers:

AMU News: Celebration of International Women's Day, March 2016

AmarUjala News: Celebrati on of International Women's Day

Avadnama News: Opinions on women in perspective of IWD

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2014:

Sultana meets John Glenn for connection to a goverment office for ISMWS
- John Glenn is a well-known astronaut and past US Senetor. Discussed ISMWS in his office, John Glenn Institute, OSU, May 1, 2014

Celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) 2014, Aligarh Muslim University

Twenty four women were recognized with certificates for being Role model and successful professionals, at the celebrarion of International World Women's Day and presentation of ISMWS, Aligarh Muslim University, March 11, 2014
- Inauguration of the event, - Audience, - Audience 2, - speech by Chief Guest Prof. Zakia Siddiqui for women education and financial independence, - Convener Professor Bilqees Banu for consideration of women's role in taking care of family for promotion at work, - Professor Nahar promoting science for women
- Prof Z. Siddiqui receives certificate and Lifetime Achievement trophy, - Certificate to Prof Qudsia Tahseen a well known Zoologist. Certificate of Recognition "for her contributions as a role model for knowledge inspiration and intellectual growth",

Recognition trophy "for promotion as an advocate and role model of Muslim Women Scientist", Celebration of International Women's Day, Aligarh Muslim University, India, 2014,

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2013:

ISMWS member at University of North Dakota during seminar presentaion,
- ISMWS member Ph.D. student Fatima and Professor Richard Tung, Physics Department, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, October 18, 2013

Sultana presents ISMWS in her talk "Women Stars in Science" at Women's College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, September 17, 2013

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2012:

Pictures: Various ISMWS issues were discussed at international laser conference, UFLTA in Egypt and new members were added, April 8-12, 2012

ISMWS Members at Nigma Mustafa graduation in Mechanical Engineering. She starts at a steel industry, Decemer 2012

Pictures: One day at Al Azhar University in Cairo when physicists, chemists became members of ISMWS April 14, 2012

The Physics and Astronomy Department of Wayne State University in Detroit held its first session on women physicists with title speech "Women Stars in Physics", by Sultana N. Nahar
- Pictures: "Women Stars in Physics" and ISMWS presentation, Wayne State University, Detroit, April 4, 2012

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2011:

Pictures: ISMWS presentation at Aligarh Muslim University, India, December 13, 2011

Pictures: ISMWS presentation at UAEU, December 8, 2011,, - Certificate from UAEU, Advertised Notice

Pictures: ISMWS meeting with MSA EC at the Ohio State University, November 2011

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MEMBERS COLLABORATION:

One objective of ISMWS is be motivated to support, help, collaborate with other members for scientic endeavors. These can involve guidance and facilitate in scientific research and activities to other members.
- Following is the list such scientific activities.

Possible science projects by anyone in any country:

NASA Citizen Science Projects. A student can be involved in such a project and write up a summary of the project as research experience

Prof. Sultana N. Nahar: list of scientific collaborations (not including the ISMWS member students and faculty members who attended her lecture course):

12. Collaborated with Prof. Faiza Abbasi, Prof. Farukh Arjmand, Prof. Qudsia Tahseen, and Prof. Subuhi Khan of Aligarh Muslim University in the OSU workshop for LEAP (Leadership for Academicians Programme) of government of India in 2019.

11. Dr. Rahla Naghma (Indian School of Mines), Supervision of postdoctoral research at Astronomy of OSU, 2017 - 2018, Support: Indo-US SERV grant
- Some guidance during her Ph.D. work

10. Dr. Hala (NIST): Supervison of Ph.D. research at Astronomy of OSU with Prof. Tauheed Ahmad for research at Aligarh Muslim University, India, 2014 - 2016, Support: 21st Century Indo-US (formerly Obama-Singh) Knowledge Initiative grant, many other joint work

9. Dr. Nida Rehamani (On maternity break): Overseeing Research Advisor for her research at Radiology of OSU, 2014 - 2016, Support: 21st Century Indo-US (formerly Obama-Singh) Knowledge Initiative grant

8. Dr. Sabiha Parveen (Chemistry, AMU), Overseeing Research Advisor for her research at Chemistry of OSU, 2016 - 2017, Support: 21st Century Indo-US (formerly Obama-Singh) Knowledge Initiative grant

7. Swaleha Naseem (Applied Physics, AMU): Overseeing Research Advisor for her research at Physics of OSU, 2016, Support: 21st Century Indo-US (formerly Obama-Singh) Knowledge Initiative grant

6. Dr. Nasreen Haque (President, Intelage Inc., USA): Scientic discussions during her Ph.D. at Georgia State University that continues today,
- Collaborated on "Women in STEM Roadshow" project for India, 2017-2018, Support: US Department of State

5. Prof. Farukh Arjmand (Chemistry, AMU): Collaborations in
- Co-Director of the APJAK STEM Education and Research Center of OSU-AMU, since 2017 -
- collaborated on "Women in STEM Roadshow" project for India, 2017-2018, Support: US Department of State

5. Prof. Noor-e-Zahra (Ethiopia University): collaborated on "Women in STEM Roadshow" project for India, 2017-2018, Support: US Department of State, STEM Faculty training project of OSU-AMU

4. Prof. Tahmina Ferdouw (Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh): Collaborated in physics research, 2011 -

3. Prof. Lotfia El Nadi (Cairo University, Egypt): Many collaborations - OSU-Cairo University MOA, Teachings, conferences, etc

2. Hoda Shariati (Iran): On her research projects

1. Dr. Maria Bergemann (Max Planck Institute, Germany): Collaborated on research project

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RECOGNITION BY ISMWS:

Since 2014, ISMWS has been giving recognition to wonderful women, the "Women Stars", whose achievements have been inspiration to others. It started at the Aligarh Muslim University in India with the support of the Physics Department, particularly by the then Physics Chair Prof. Rahimullah Khan who facilitated all venues, funding, and help in nomination and selection of winners. The event was celebration of International Women's Day. The tradition of celebration and recognition has continued for the last five years till this year 2018.
Due to sponsorship in India, recogntion went largely for Indian Women Stars. Following is a partial list of recognized stars:

EGYPT:

Professor Lotfia El Nadi (Cairo University): founder of the Laser institute NILES, laser society TSLS, a few areas in the Physics Department of Cairo Univerisity, series of conferences known as MTPR, UFLTA etc.

Dr. Mona Bakr (NILES): brought a jump to nanotechnology research in Egypt, let a research team of 22 members at a time, Director of Nanotechnology Center at NILES

INDIA:

Prof. Qudsia Tahseen (Zoology, AMU): A Fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences with 3 different titles for her important contributions in Zoology

Prof. Farukh Arjmand (Chemistry, AMU): Extra-ordinary number of publications, Distinguished Woman in Chemistry 2017, etc

Prof. Subuhi Khan (Mathematics, AMU): For distinction on mathematics research and publications for a woman in India.

Prof. Asma Ali (Mathmatics, AMU): One most active contributor and grant holder in Mathematics research.

USA:

Prof. Karen Irving (The Ohio State University): One main originator of the MeD-STEM degree for postgraduate students in India under the dual-degree program of the STEM faculty training project of OSU, contributed considerably for STEM teaching and research for the student

Prof. Sultana N. Nahar (The Ohio State University): Contributor to the field of Atomic Astrophysics, co-author with A.K. Pradhan of the textbook "Atomic Astrophysics and Spectroscopy" (Cambridge press 2011), founder of Atomic Database: NORAD-Atomic-Data, involvement with internatioal STEM activities.

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NEWS:

December 11, 2019: 13. OSU ASC News story on outreach activities: "Two astronomy faculty launch programs around the world to uplift STEM professionals"

2019, November: Newsletter 7

October 15, 2019: Featured at Lotus STEMM Story, includes ISMWS (Interviewer: Dr. N. Rahmani): "Rendezvous with Sultana N Nahar"
- Lotus STEMM poster of Nahar, - Introduction by the Editor

2019, April: Newsletter 6

2019, April 25: Objective and activities of ISMWS is broadcaseded by Voice of America Bangla: "Female Voice: Conversation with scientist Dr. Sultana Nurun Nahar" (translation)

November 2018: ISMWS Newsletter 5

2017-2018: ISMWS Newsletter 4

2016-2017: ISMWS Newsletter 3

November 2016: Oxford Islamic Studies Online publication: Citation for Women in Science

March 12, 2016: AMU News: "International Women's Day"

Jagran news in India: "Muslim women will understand importance of science" (highlighted in yellow) at International Women's Day at AMU, March 11, 2016

AmarUjala news: "Women will teach importance of science to children" (highlighted in yellow) of International Women's Day at AMU, March 15, 2016

Avadhnama urdu daily news: "women should be self reliant and self dependent in order to develop confidence in every realm in present day world", interviews and perspectives of four women: Bazigha Dhuru, Nida Rehmani, Karen Irving, Sultana Nahar in advance of International Women's Day, March 9, 2016

September 2015: ISMWS Newsletter 2

News of Saudi Arabia education and research, and ISMWS members in Forum of International Physics (FIP) News: "Saudi Arabia Connection", Sultana Nahar, Spring 2015

2014-2015: ISMWS Newsletter 1

2014: Report of ISMWS event in India in "India Connection 2" at website of International Forum of Physics (FIP) of APS

News in Arts and Sciences News and Updates, OSU, Awards section: " Astronomy Researcher Honored by Two Indian Universities"

September 2013: Forum of International Physics News: "Obama-Singh 21st Century Knowledge Award for the Ohio State University ˗ Aligarh Muslim University Partnership". This STEM project emphasizes participation of equal number of male and female Indian students

Fall 2013: ISMWS news and members are included in APS FIP news article: "Egypt Connection 2", Sultana Nahar

July 2013: "Salam and News Updates", July 8, 2013, - News pictures of 2013,

April 2013: Sultana receives: "Headliner Award", Women of Wayne, Wayne State University Alumni Association, Detroit, Michigan, April 2013

March 2013: Sultana receives: "Shield of Faculty of Scienc", Cairo University

March 2013: Nahar honored: CSWP Woman Physicist of the Month Award of American Physical Society, March 2013

Spring 2013: An article on Sultana's involvement in STEM education and research in Bangladesh "Recent Visit to Bangladesh Universities and Physics Prizes", Spring FIP Newsletter, 2013

2013: Sultana N. Nahar wins 2013 John Wheatley Award of American Physical Society. The citation reads:
"For efforts to promote physics research and teaching through collaboration, mentoring, and philanthrophy in several third-world countries, and in particular for her promotion, as both an advocate and role model, of Muslim women scientists."
- APS June 2013 news page, The award is given every other year

September 12, 2012: Olla's research presentation at OSU undergrad scholar presentation. Olla's statement:
"I spent the summer doing research in analytical chemistry under the Mayers Scholarship from the OSU College of Arts and Sciences. Furthermore, as I mentioned I am planning on applying to biophysics graduate programs with specialties in medical imaging/radiology. As you suggested I have looked into the Med. Physics program at Toledo. If anyone in our network has recommendations about similar programs I would be glad to hear them."

Fall 2012: ISMWS in Egypt in FIP (Forum of International Physics) newsletter article Egypt Connection by Nahar

Fall 2012: The article on ISMWS work and other information in Egypt, published by the "Middle Eastern Studies Bulletion", OSU, Fall issue, 2012, pages 7-9

June 13, 2012: In BDNews (Bengali): BSA-OSU event for Bangladeshi culture and funding raising for a school BSA president and ISMWS member, Nigma Moustafa in red sari in the middle, BSA Advisor: Sultana Nahar is at leftmost,

April 2012: Picture of ISMWS members at OSU,, Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, Olla's presentation, Nahar's winning Outstanding Research Mentor Award
- News of Outstanding Research Mentor Award: in Arts and Sciences News "ASC Faculty and Research Scientist Selected for 2012 Mentoring Awards"

March 2012: News: ISMWS receives its first fund from OSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion for ISMWS-STEM research work in Egypt

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JOBS and SCHOLARSHIPS:

Post your resume at: For jobs advertised at American Physical Society

Post your resume at: For jobs advertised at Physics Today

JOB POSITIONS, POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS:

Link to Nature Careers for various jobs in science

Link to APS careers Center for physics and other science jobs

Link to Physics Today Job listings

For any physis related jobs (biophysics, nuclear physics, nanophysics, etc), check Physics Today Jobs

For all job positions

Link to Astronomy Job positions

Physics and Astronomy positions

Science, Engineering, and Computing jobs

For academic positions in STEM disciplines: Professor Positions

President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for women and minorities, University of California

AURA positions: AURA

US Goverment jobs

NSBRI (National Space Biomedical Research Institute) - Space Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Detailed program and application submission information is available at NSRI. For postdoc position: Deadline is June. Questions may be directed to Dr. Amanda Smith Hackler at hackler@bcm.edu or by phone at 713-798-3013.

For advertised jobs in STEM: write to Victoria Scott at university-advancement@faculty12.university-advancement.com

For job positions at UAE and other Gulf countries Gulf Talent

ZipRecruiter, Inc. for Tutoring, K-12 school, and bachelor degree jobs

Postdoctoral Funding Opportunities

Early Career Funding Opportunities

FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, AND PRIZES:

Awards and Scholarships for Women: APS website

"TechWomen" STEM training in the US with scholarship for Women in African and Middle Eastern Countries

"Women in Science Hall of Fame" for Middle Eastern and North African women in Science, see information, for example, in 2015 Program

IAU PhD Prize to recognize Excellence in Astrophysics - for outstanding scientific achievement in astrophysics around the world. Each IAU Division will, once a year, have the opportunity to award its own prize to the candidate it feels has carried out the most remarkable work in the previous year.

NASA Postdoctoral Program,

NASA Sagan Postdoctoral Fellowships

NASA Internship, Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities: NASA

On or about May 16, 2016, this NASA Research Announcement: “NASA Education Aeronautics Scholarship and Advanced STEM Training and Research (AS&ASTAR) Fellowship”, NNH16ZHA001N will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ [nspires.nasaprs.com]. Proposals are due by June 17, 2016, at 11:59pm EST.

NASA postdoctoral fellowhships: Einstein, Hubble, Segan. NHFP Fellowships are open to English-speaking citizens of all nations (all applicants should be able speak in English and write papers in English).

Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) of NSF. Deadline October

NSF Alan T Waterman Award for young Ph.D. researcher in science or engineering
The Alan T. Waterman Award is the highest honor awarded by the National Science Foundation. The annual award recognizes an outstanding young researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by the National Science Foundation. In addition to a medal, the awardee receives a grant of $1,000,000 over a five year period for scientific research or advanced study in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, social or other sciences at the institution of the recipient~Rs choice.

For a graduating and young astrophysicist, "Gruber Foundation Fellowships" in any areas of cosmology and astrophysics

Information on the Coblentz Award and the Coblentz Society's other professional and student awards, please visit the Society's website at Coblentz Awards

"Katherine Weimer Award" for any female plasma scientist who received her Ph.D. within the ten-year period prior to April 1, of the year. Deadline is April 1. Nominations are active for one selection cycle (three years). The award consists of $2,000 and funds for travel to the annual meeting where the award is to be presented. The recipient will be invited to give a talk at the Division~Rs annual meeting. More details are available online.

Short term honored fellowships by Chinese Academy of Science: CAS President's International Fellowship Initiative(PIFI)

The New Scholars Program of Elseviers supports projects to help early- to mid-career women scientists balance family responsibilities with demanding academic careers: Deadline for "round 1" applications is June 24. Please see: Application

Sloan Research Fellowship in eight fields: chemistry, computational and evolutionary molecular biology, computer science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, ocean sciences, and physics.
- Application

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring ((PAESMEM); Deadline is June 6, Please see: Mentoring Awards

Scholarship for Minority Physics Major, Deadline Feb 1,

SDE/GWIS National Fellowships Program for research careers in the sciences by women. Deadline: January 15

OUSTA Award of the Society for College Science Teachers, Deadline June 1, This annual award is based upon a selection process that evaluates nominees according to the following ranked categories: 1) teaching excellence; 2) scholarship; and 3) service

For postdoc Marie Curie Fellowship

Helena Kluyver female visitor programme at ASTRON and JIVE institutes in radio astronomy, technological research and software development. Program covers all travel, food and accommodation expenses for the visitor, for up to three months. (Any nationality)

Harry S. Truman Fellowship 2016 [aip-info.org] Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico

"APS Congressional Science Fellowship" for a Ph.D. holder in physics or related field to provide a public service by making available individuals with scientific knowledge and skills to Members of Congress, few of whom have a technical background - must be an APS member and US citizen.

Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award in Astrophysics, Deadline August 1

Various opportunities at Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics (KICP):
- Visitor program
- Workshops & Symposia
- Fellowship program
- PhD program
- Cosmology Short Courses
- Space Explorers

L'Oreal postdoctoral fellowship, Application for women in science online
The L’Oréal For Women in Science program recognizes and rewards the contributions women make in STEM fields and identifies exceptional women researchers committed to serving as role models for younger generations. More than 2,000 women scientists in over 100 countries have been recognized since the program began in 1998. The L’Oréal USA For Women In Science fellowship program will award five post‐doctoral women scientists in the United States this year with grants of up to $60,000 each. Applicants are welcome from a variety of fields, including the life and physical/material sciences, technology (including computer science), engineering, and mathematics. Applications will open on Movember 30, 2015 and are due on Feb 5, 2016.

GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS:

Graduate Fellowships: Hertz Foundation

Graduate fellowship: Faculty for the Future
- The program provides funding to women from developing countries and emerging markets to undertake advanced graduate study in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the best facilities for their disciplines overseas.

For graduating and new Ph.D.s in Chemistry Reaxys prize, deadline Feb 8

Blewett Fellowships by APS:
To help women who are returning to research careers, such as, for a Ph.D. degree, that had been interrupted for family or other reasons. It is a one-year grant, which can be renewed, of up to $45,000 for use towards a wide range of necessities, including equipment procurement, stipend, travel, tuition, and dependent care.

PhD Scholarships in Solar System Science, Göttingen, Germany 2014 application

Fellowships for international students from Chinese Academy of Science CAS President's International Fellowship Initiative(PIFI)

NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) Program for graduate students in US universities (click on "Solicitations" then click on "Open Solicitations" then select the "NESSF 16" announcement). Deadline Feb 1, 2016

A good Resource of information on studying in the US

Student fellowships: "List of Major US Fellowships for Astronomy Students"

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has created in 2016 a new prize - the IAU PhD Prize. Each IAU Division has, once a year, the opportunity to award its own prize to the candidate it feels has carried out the most remarkable work in the previous year (i.e. a PhD Thesis which has been defended between the 16 December in the previous year, and 15 December this year).
- The IAU PhD Prize is open to candidates from any country, regardless of whether the country has an IAU National Membership. The objective is to recognise outstanding scientific achievement in astrophysics around the world even at that early stage in the career.
Applications for the 2018 IAU PhD Prize will be 15th December. The application form
The conditions and details for the application are available in the IAU webpage
https://www.iau.org/science/grants\_prizes/phd\_prize/ [www.iau.org] . 

Graduate Student Funding Opportunities"

UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIPS and SCHOLARSHIPS:

APS and IBM co-sponsor a 10-week research internship program for undergraduate women and underrepresented minority students. Deadline February (US citizenship is not required). Please visit the website at :
APS Undergraduate Scholarship

APS grants for undergraduate women: Grants for women in physics groups to improve recruitment & retention of undergraduate women in physics, Deadline October 1

NASA internships for US and international (limited countries) students: Click on the following website
Office of Education Infrastructure Division
Check on the left box for application information

NASA-GSFC internship (deadline Feb 1)
http://cresst.umd.edu/Opportunities/internship2013.html
USRA Contact: Dr. Michael Corcoran, USRA CRESST director, at 301-286-5576 or mcorcoran_at_usra.edu.

The NASA Office of Education Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) solicits proposals from students pursuing graduate degrees in NASA relevant STEM disciplines. NASA OE MUREP ASTAR Fellowship seeks independently conceived fellowship proposals from student applicants, specifically in areas of projected deficiencies in the NASA future STEM workforce. Selected students will perform graduate student research at their respective campuses during the academic year as well as conduct research at a designated NASA field Center during an annual 10 – 15 week Center based research Experience (CBRE).
Funding is provided for a maximum of three years.
On February 5, 2015, this Amendment to the NASA Research Announcement "Education Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2014" NNH14ZHA001N was posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/
Questions concerning Appendix K, NASA OE MUREP ASTAR Fellowships, may be directed to Brenda Collins, NASA OE Fellowships Manager, NASA Ames Research Center (ARC), E-mail: NASA.Fellowships@nasaprs.com.

Goldwater scholarshlip for undergraduate student in science for US citizens and permanent residents

Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society:
It invites undergraduate and graduate students to apply for research funding GIAR program. The deadline to submit applications is March 15, 2020 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time. The grants are made possible by designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences. Students may apply for funding from the program twice each year. 

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS:

Youth Exchange & Study Program (YES):
- Ayusa is proud to work with the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study Program (YES) to bring bright and talented high school exchange students to the United States!
- The YES initiative was a result of Congressional discussions following the events of September 11, 2001, to build bridges of understanding between the United States and countries with significant Muslim populations.
-For details of YES program, visit YES website
Countries:
Albania, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Egypt, Gaza, Ghana,  India, Indonesia, Israel (Arab Communities), Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait,  Lebanon, Liberia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali,  Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan,  Philippines,  Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa,  Suriname,  Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey,  West Bank, Yemen

For any high school junior residing in the US, PCA Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship, Application deadline May 31

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TRAVEL GRANTS FOR CONFERENCES/VISIT PROGRAM:

Each conference applies for fund for various expenses, including support for a certain number of participants. So after submission of tye abstract, write to the Chair of the Organizing Committee that you would like to attend the conference and like to apply for fund available for the trip. Also apply to you home institution for the support.

Various agencides give travel grants - please check the process early to get the grant in time

Travel grant from UNIVERSEatMDPI for Ph.D. students and postdocs in Physics, Astronomy for international conferences
- Travel Award to two postdoctoral researchers or PhD students. The award aims to assist junior researchers to attend an international conference related to universe-related topics. The 2020 Universe Travel Awards consists of 800 CHF for each winner. Candidates must meet the following requirements: * Be postdoctoral fellows or PhD students working in physics and astronomy; * Plan to attend an international conference in 2020 to present their research (oral or poster presentation). The required application materials include: * Outline of current and planned future research; * CV (please include a complete list of publications); * The conference you would like to attend (list the conference name and its website) and an abstract of the work you plan to present; * A letter of recommendation from your supervisor, research director, or department head confirming your status as a postdoc/PhD student.

Applied Sciences Travel Awards fir Postdocs, Applied Sciences, mdpi.com

IUPAP/UNESCO fund supporting Women in Physics in Developing and Eastern European Countries to attend conferences. Send application or get information from Jackie Beamon Kiene at beamon@aps.org

FGSA Travel Award for Excellence in Graduate Research: Apply by May 20 -Graduate students who are members of APS and FGSA are eligible to apply for a travel award of up to $500. To apply, send a CV and up to 2-page statement of purpose describing applicant~Rs interest in the conference and how his/her participation will benefit him/her personally and professionally to fgsatravel@aps.org. They also have to include a list of objectives they hope to accomplish during the conference. The deadline is May 20 for conferences in the third quarter of 2013 (July 1st ~V September 30th). Decisions will be made by the end of May.

New AAS Resource: FAMOUS: The AAS Council has established a program to enable people from disadvantaged groups to attend society meetings. To enhance the diversity of attendees, FAMOUS (Funds for Astronomical Meetings: Outreach to Underrepresented Scientists) grants, in the amount of up to $1000 will be awarded to AAS members to present his or her research.  For more information, please see FAMOUS

APS Travel grants:

International Research Travel Award Program, for presentations at conferences, American Physical Society

International Physics Distinguished Student Programm (DS), for graduate and undergraduate students to travel within US or international to APS conferences

Travel grant for APS March or April meeting participants ($500 to $1000): The Braslau Family Travel Grant

"APS-IUSSTF Physics Ph.D. Student & Post-doc Visitation Program and Professorship Awards", US-India Travel grant, The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) sponsors and APS administers the exchange of physicists, physics Ph.D. students, and postdocs between India and the United States

Galaxies Travel Awards for presenting at international conferences by Ph.D. students and postdocs

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