The Women's Place Critical Difference professional development grants

The Women’s Place invites you to apply for a Critical Difference professional development grant. Awards up to $1,000 for students and $1,500 for faculty and staff can be used toward conference travel, certifications, research equipment, mentoring activities and more.

This grant is open to all employees of any gender on any campus who have been continuously employed at Ohio State for at least one year. Undergraduate students who are in at least their second year, as well as any graduate/professional students and postdocs, are welcome to apply. 

Apply by April 1, 2025, for funds to cover anticipated expenses between June and December 2025.