Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Offered by Zonta International
US$12,000 for women pursuing full-time doctoral research in aerospace engineering or space sciences, at accredited institutions worldwide.
- Deadline
- 15 November 202627 days left
- Who can apply
- Women of any nationality; full-time aerospace/space-science doctoral study at an accredited institution in any country. Doctoral-stage and membership exclusions apply; payment is subject to US sanctions.
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Opportunity overview
Zonta International supports women undertaking full-time doctoral research applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship provides US$12,000 and may be used at an accredited university or college. Candidates must already be enrolled, demonstrate a strong academic record and a well-defined aerospace-related research programme, and meet the doctoral-stage conditions. Postdoctoral programmes and repeat Amelia Earhart awards are excluded. The application includes academic records, an essay, three recommendations and verified current enrollment. The award cannot be deferred; payment is subject to US sanctions regulations.
Who can apply
Women of any nationality; full-time aerospace/space-science doctoral study at an accredited institution in any country. Doctoral-stage and membership exclusions apply; payment is subject to US sanctions.
Women of any nationality with a superior academic record, registered in a full-time PhD/doctoral programme conducting research applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences. By application, applicants must have completed at least one doctoral year OR hold a master’s degree in an aerospace-applied field. Enrollment must be current by 15 November 2026; graduation must not be before April 2028. An acceptance letter is not proof of enrollment. A well-defined research programme and academic evidence are required. Postdoctoral programmes, previous Amelia Earhart fellows seeking another award, Zonta club/direct members, and Zonta International or Foundation for Women employees are excluded. Recipients with complimentary one-year supporting membership may apply for a different award during that year. Selection participants must follow the conflict-of-interest policy. The fellowship cannot be deferred; payment is subject to US sanctions regulations.
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How to apply
- Apply through the official Zonta AwardSpring portal by 15 November 2026.
- Supply the study plan, official academic records with English translations, current enrollment verification, research essay and the required academic references. Three recommendations must include the thesis supervisor/advisor and a university professor.
- Read the complete current Fellowship Description linked from the official page before submitting.
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