Returning Researchers or New Investigators

American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Educational Foundation
AAUW offers several opportunities, including dissertation fellowships, postdoctoral research leave fellowships, selected professions fellowships, international fellowships, and career development grants.

Association for Women in Science Education - Undergraduate and Graduate Educational Awards
These $1,000 scholarships support both undergraduate and graduate education and include one set-aside award for a student who has interrupted their education to raise a family.

Daphne Jackson Fellowship
Daphne Jackson Fellowships enable women and men scientists and engineers to return to appropriate careers in UK universities or labs following a career break due to family commitments. A typical fellowship lasts two years and is held on a flexible part-time basis to enable the Fellow to meet ongoing family commitments.

National Institutes of Health Re-Entry Program - Supplements to promote Reentry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers
Mentors with existing grants from NIH can apply for these grants to support a person looking to reenter research.

UNESCO-L'Oreal Grants for Young Women Scientists
The L’ORÉAL-UNESCO Award distinguishes each year five remarkable women researchers representing the five continents.

Wellcome Trust Research Career Re-entry Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Science
Postdoctoral scientists in the European Union who have decided to return to a research career after a break of normally at least two years can use these fellowships to help them recommence a research career.