APS Women in Physics Group Grants
Before submitting your proposal for the Women in Physics Group Grants, please complete the brief pre-survey. This is required for groups requesting a grant. Then, you will be directed to the final step of the Women in Physics Group Grant application process. Please make sure that you have all application materials ready prior to starting the form. Full details and the proposal deadline are listed on the main group grants website. If you have any questions, contact women@aps.org.
What year did your Women in Physics group begin?
What are the goals of your Women in Physics group?
From the list below, please select who actively participates in the Women in Physics group. Active participation includes attending group meetings and events hosted by the group.
Faculty
Non-faculty research scientists
Postdocs
Graduate students
Undergraduate students
Staff
Other
Who is responsible for running the Women in Physics group? (Check all that apply.)
Faculty
Non-Faculty Research Scientists
Postdocs
Graduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Staff
Other
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Please indicate how many of each event/activity your Women in Physics group runs in a typical year.
Book club where the readings are on science/science-related topics
The opportunity to be mentored
Sponsoring women physicist speakers
Program recruitment activities
Exercise group
Outreach activities (judging at a science fair, running a physics night, tutoring K-12 students, giving a talk at a local high school, etc.)
Professional development (CV creation, job searching skills, etc.)
General book club
Social activities for faculty & students (ice cream socials, wine tastings, movie nights, etc.)
Social activities for students only (ice cream socials, wine tastings, movie nights, etc.)
The opportunity to mentor others
Social activities for faculty only (ice cream socials, wine tastings, movie nights, etc.)
Other (please describe)
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Approximately how many women participate in your events each year (total number of individuals)?
What is the typical annual budget for your group?
Who provides funding for your group? (Check all that apply.)
Physics Department
The University/College Diversity Office
The University/College Student Organization Funds
Outside Organization
Fundraising
Member Dues
No Funding
Other
If more funding were available, what kind of events would the group sponsor? Please indicate how much funding would be required to sponsor such an event.
Does your university or college have a Women in Science or Women in Science & Engineering group?
Yes
No
Unsure
What challenges does your Women in Physics group face? (Check all that apply)
Not enough interest from students
Not enough female students in our program
Not enough interest from faculty
No one to organize events or activities
Not enough money to support this organization
Negative response from department leadership and/or peers
Not enough time to run the organization
Lack of clear goals or purpose to guide our organization
A Women in Science or Women in Science & Engineering organization serves the same purpose that our Women in Physics organization serves
Other
Please elaborate on the challenges your group faces.
What kinds of support or guidance would you like your Women in Physics group to receive from the APS Committee on the Status of Women in Physics?
Additional comments regarding Women in Physics groups.
Are you willing to have your group listed so that other groups can contact you to share information and suggest ideas?
Yes
No
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Application
Name of your Women in Physics group
Department
Institution/University
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Amount of funding requested (maximum $1,000)
Is your group new or existing?
New
Existing
Has your group received funding from APS CSWP in the past?
*
Yes
No
Is your group recognized as a student organization by the university or department?
Yes
No
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Applicant Contact Information
First Name
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Last Name
*
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Email
*
example@example.com
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Faculty Mentor Information
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
-
Area Code
Phone Number
Email
example@example.com
Are they an APS Member?
Yes
No
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For existing groups
Officer 1 Name
Are they an APS member?
Yes
No
Officer 2 Name
Are they an APS member?
Yes
No
Officer 3 Name
Are they an APS member?
Yes
No
Officer 4 Name
Are they an APS member?
Yes
No
Date group was established (mm/yy)
Estimate of current membership or average participation at events
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Submit a proposal (pdf only)
Proposal should include: narrative description of the program, budget, letter of support from faculty mentor, letter of support from your department chair.
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