Benefits of Membership Meet other women scientists with diverse backgrounds and interests. Develop leadership and team building skills, essential in today's workplace. Gain insight into balancing personal and professional life. Obtain financial assistance in the form of GWIS fellowships and grants, which are awarded annually for research or travel to scientific meetings. Receive a Membership Directory of over 1000 members in many scientific disciplines. Access our website, which is continually expanding to include chapter websites. Receive GWIS Newsletter, called The Bulletin, three times a year.