Foundation Grants for women in Great Britain

Eligibility Criteria

The criteria for awarding Grants are the proven needs of the applicant and her academic calibre. Competition is very great so not all qualifying applicants will receive a Grant. Grants are offered on a needs basis therefore not all grants will be for the maximum sum quoted for the grant.

Foundation Grants (Terms on which Grants are given)

• Women graduates from UK and overseas are eligible to apply.
• They must be studying or intend to study in Great Britain and in their final fee paying or writing up year at postgraduate or postdoctoral level.
• Any subject or field of study will be considered.
• There is no upper age limit.
• A grant will only be given for the final year of a PhD or DPhil.
• Evidence of ability to pay fees is required.
• Students reading for a part-time PhD or DPhil will be eligible to apply from their third year onwards.
• The Grants will be a contribution towards living expenses for one year’s academic study or research.
• The amount of the Foundation Grant awarded will be decided by FfWG.
• Grant holders must submit a written report at the end of the academic year for which the grant was awarded.

Emergency Grants (Terms on which Grants are given)

• Women Graduates from Great Britain and overseas are eligible to apply.
• There is no upper age limit.
• Evidence of ability to pay fees is required.
• An Emergency grant is not a ‘top up’ award;most students are short of money.
• These are one-off payments to assist with completion of an academic year’s work.

Offered Benefits

One award, with a value of £6,000, is available in 2016. The FfWG Fellowship is awarded in alternate years.