GWISH Research & Travel Grant
Applications due November 16, 11:59 PM HST
This annual award was created to support Graduate Women in Science Hawai‘i (GWISH) members to conduct research or participate in professional development opportunities, and to encourage our members to be active participants of the scientific community.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a post-baccalaureate student, graduate student, lab technician, lecturer, or postdoctoral researcher who is a current dues-paying member of GWISH.
Awards: One grant in the amount of $800 will be awarded this year. Awards are made directly to the student or postdoctoral researcher. No part of the award may be used to pay indirect costs to the applicant's institution.
Evaluation and Selection: Evaluation and selection will be made by a panel of faculty reviewers. Reviewers will be asked to score each application based on the strength of the research proposal, a clearly defined need for applied-for funds, and GWISH organization involvement. Additionally, each application requires one (1) letter of support which will be scored on the basis of the applicant’s qualifications, strengths, and ability to complete the proposed project. In the course of a student's graduate education or post-doctoral positions, no more than one (1) grant will be awarded.
Application Procedure: To be eligible for consideration, send one (1) electronic copy (preferably PDF) of all application materials to [email protected] on or before November 16, 2026 @ 11:59 PM. In addition, the applicant must request one (1) letter of recommendation be submitted directly to [email protected] from someone who supervises or mentors your work—such as a research advisor, PI, manager, or employer. This letter should be submitted directly from the letter writer to ensure confidentiality. All applications and questions should be directed to [email protected].
NOTE: Your application must include all items below, and you must ensure that the complete application, including the letters of recommendation are received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications, in part or whole, received after the deadline will NOT be reviewed.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a post-baccalaureate student, graduate student, lab technician, lecturer, or postdoctoral researcher who is a current dues-paying member of GWISH.
Awards: One grant in the amount of $800 will be awarded this year. Awards are made directly to the student or postdoctoral researcher. No part of the award may be used to pay indirect costs to the applicant's institution.
Evaluation and Selection: Evaluation and selection will be made by a panel of faculty reviewers. Reviewers will be asked to score each application based on the strength of the research proposal, a clearly defined need for applied-for funds, and GWISH organization involvement. Additionally, each application requires one (1) letter of support which will be scored on the basis of the applicant’s qualifications, strengths, and ability to complete the proposed project. In the course of a student's graduate education or post-doctoral positions, no more than one (1) grant will be awarded.
Application Procedure: To be eligible for consideration, send one (1) electronic copy (preferably PDF) of all application materials to [email protected] on or before November 16, 2026 @ 11:59 PM. In addition, the applicant must request one (1) letter of recommendation be submitted directly to [email protected] from someone who supervises or mentors your work—such as a research advisor, PI, manager, or employer. This letter should be submitted directly from the letter writer to ensure confidentiality. All applications and questions should be directed to [email protected].
NOTE: Your application must include all items below, and you must ensure that the complete application, including the letters of recommendation are received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications, in part or whole, received after the deadline will NOT be reviewed.
Application Checklist:
- Cover page, including: a) Name b) Contact information (address, phone number, email) c) Contact information for recommender (whomever will be submitting the letter of recommendation) d) Project title e) Project or conference location.
- Project OR Travel Description: Maximum 1 page. Make sure the hypothesis and proposal aims are clearly stated and the background information (with references) is sufficient for an academic outside of your field to understand your proposal. If you are applying for assistance with conference registration fees or travel, instead include a description of the conference and/or proposed fieldwork and the significance to your career. The one-page limit includes references. A justification for why funds are needed for the project must be included in this document.
- Statement of activity within the GWISH organization (<250 words): A brief description of your membership history and activity with GWISH, and/or if applicable the former Hawai‘i Chapter of the GWIS National organization.
- Letter of support to be sent directly by letter writer to [email protected].
