Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship
The Amelia Earhart Fellowship supports women pursuing doctoral research in aerospace sciences or engineering, fostering innovation and leadership in the aerospace field.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2024 (historical) | November 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: US$10,000 for one year; up to 30 fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Supports women pursuing doctoral research in aerospace-related sciences or engineering.
Key Information: Only women in full-time Ph.D./doctoral programs in aerospace fields are eligible; postdocs and previous fellows are not eligible.
Description
The fellowship honors Amelia Earhart’s legacy by supporting women pursuing advanced graduate research in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace engineering. The award, administered by Zonta International and recognized by the University of British Columbia, is intended to encourage more women to contribute to the aerospace field and to address gender disparities in aerospace leadership and research.
