Fellows play a lead role in designing, developing and implementing research programs that contribute to a department's overall graduate education and research mandates. The fellowship is open to women who apply for study in under-represented fields including, but not limited to, engineering, life sciences and physical sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have completed the doctoral degree within the past two years or will complete the doctoral degree before the date of appointment. For those with such an appointment at UK, preference will be given to applicants who will be affiliated with a research group other than the one in which they did their prior research. The goal is to broaden the research experience and training for the fellowship recipient.
Fellowships are available for up to two years.
The initial appointment is for 12 months, but recipients may apply for a second year.