Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship supports women pursuing doctoral research applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences to expand their career options and advance their leadership.
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Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Full application, 2027 fellowship)
Funding Amounts: US$12,000 per fellow; up to 30 fellowships annually
Summary: Zonta International supports women pursuing doctoral research directly applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences.
Key Information: Applicants must be full-time doctoral students and must not graduate before April 2028.
Description
The Amelia Earhart Fellowship is a Zonta International program funded through the Zonta Foundation for Women and listed by UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Established in 1938 in honor of aviator and Zonta member Amelia Earhart, it supports women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees with research applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences. Fellowships may be used at any university or college offering accredited postgraduate courses and degrees in these fields.
The program aims to address women's underrepresentation and gender bias in aerospace engineering and space sciences, expand their career options, and support their advancement as leaders and decision-makers. Selection emphasizes superior academic achievement and a well-defined research program with direct aerospace or space-science applications.
