2027 Amelia Earhart Fellowship: US$12,000 Funding for Women Pursuing PhD Research in Aerospace Engineering and Space Sciences
The 2027 Amelia Earhart Fellowship offers US$12,000 awards to outstanding women pursuing doctoral studies and research in aerospace engineering and space sciences. Up to 30 fellows will be selected for this prestigious international program.
Overview
The 2027 Amelia Earhart Fellowship, offered by Zonta International, provides financial support to exceptional women advancing knowledge and innovation in aerospace engineering and space sciences. Established in 1938, the fellowship awards up to 30 recipients with a US$12,000 grant to assist with their advanced doctoral studies.
Benefits
- A financial award of US$12,000 for each selected fellow.
- Membership in an international network of women succeeding in aerospace and space sciences.
- Enhancement of academic profiles and future leadership opportunities.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be women of any nationality.
- Must be actively pursuing a full-time Ph.D. or doctoral degree whose research is applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences.
- Must have completed at least one year of their doctoral program or have received a master's degree in an aerospace-applied field at the time of application.
- Must not graduate from their doctoral program before April 2028.
- Previous Amelia Earhart fellows, Zonta club members, Zonta employees, and postdoctoral researchers are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must submit their complete application through the official application portal before the closing date.
Deadline
The application deadline for the 2027 Amelia Earhart Fellowship is 15 November 2026.