The ADVANCE Program provides funding for women scientists and engineers at Columbia in the form of leadership opportunities and support for continued research productivity. Funding is available for:

• Research workshop leadership;
• Childcare or eldercare expenses incurred during fieldwork or extended travel to professional meetings;
• Transition support during times of family care-giving (e.g., childbirth, adoption, or eldercare).

The application deadline for Spring 2009 was January 31, 2009.
application information (pdf)