USM Women's Forum Faculty Research Award Application

2026 USM Women’s Forum Faculty Research Award Application
Deadline for Submission: June 15
Maximum Award Amount: Up to $1,000
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Purpose:

The Women’s Forum commends and celebrates the achievements of students, faculty, and staff from across the system through award and scholarship programs. All awards and scholarships are open to any individual regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. The University System of Maryland (USM) Women’s Forum Faculty Research Award provides a competitive funding opportunity for faculty who are pursing research on women’s experiences: the social, scientific, economic, political, and health conditions that impact female and/or female identified persons.

Eligibility:

The University System of Maryland (USM) Women’s Forum Faculty Research Award is open to any faculty member who meets the following criteria:

- Holds an academic appointment at any of the University System of Maryland institutions.
- Only one research proposal per investigator will be considered.
- Junior faculty members at the rank of assistant professor, research associate, instructor, or librarian I or II who are within five years of their appointment are highly encouraged to apply.
- Not eligible to apply: Emeritus, part-time adjunct, visiting faculty, and post docs.
- Faculty are eligible for only one research award per lifetime.

Conditions of Award:

If a USM Women’s Forum Faculty Research Award is granted, the recipient will:

(1) when applicable, apply and receive the approval of the Human Subjects Board at their
university before collecting any data and submit a copy of the approval letter for our records, and
(2) submit a headshot photo and bio to be used for the Conference announcements and other publications, upon being notified of the award.

Criteria for Selection:

- Intrinsic merit of the work,
- the significance of the project in advancing the understanding of women’s experiences,
- the qualifications of the principal investigator to carry out and complete scope of work defined
within project,
- the project’s budget and time frame.

Questions: If you have questions please email https://www.usmwomensforum.org/contact.html