Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027: 30 Awards

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027 - Apply

Facts checked: against the official notice at zonta.org on 12 November 2026.

Quick Summary

Zonta International is offering the Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027 to women pursuing a PhD/doctoral degree in aerospace engineering or space sciences, with the last date to apply set for 15 November 2026. Women of any nationality, including Indian nationals enrolled in an eligible doctorate, can submit the online application through the official website.

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027: Overview

The Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027 supports women doctoral researchers in aerospace engineering and space sciences for the 2027 round.

Zonta International will select up to 30 fellows through an online process, as summarised in the overview table below. The funding for this round and the closing date are also captured in the tables that follow, so use those tables to confirm scope and mode as per the official notification. For what the award covers, see the Fellowship Benefits section and for timing see the Important Dates and Deadline section.

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027 Fellowship Benefits

The 2027 fellowship is a direct fellowship award paid to the selected fellows.

As per the official notification, the value for this round is US$12,000, as shown in the benefits table below. Zonta International presents it as a single fellowship amount rather than a recurring monthly payment. Fellows of all nationalities receive the same value.

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Only women who meet all of the doctoral-study conditions at the time of application can apply.

• Women of any nationality pursuing a PhD/doctoral degree in aerospace engineering or space sciences with superior academic record
• Registered full-time in PhD/doctoral programme and completed at least one year of that programme or hold master's degree in aerospace-applied field at time of application
• Must not graduate from PhD/doctoral programme before April 2028; post-doctoral research not eligible
• Previous Amelia Earhart Fellows cannot apply to renew for second year; Zonta International members/employees and Fellowship selection members subject to exclusion/conflict rules

Indian students and citizens can apply. The official notification opens the fellowship to women of any nationality, so nationality alone does not exclude an Indian doctoral researcher if the degree and registration conditions are met.

Study status and record

Eligibility turns on full-time doctoral registration in aerospace engineering or space sciences with a superior academic record. An applicant must already be registered full-time and have completed at least one year of that PhD/doctoral programme, or hold a master's degree in an aerospace-applied field when she applies. Part-time enrolment or a doctorate in an unrelated discipline does not fit this definition.

Timing and exclusion rules

The graduation cut-off is strict. As per the official notification, applicants must not graduate from their PhD or doctoral programme before April 2028, which means final-year scholars due to finish earlier are out of scope. Post-doctoral research is not eligible, and a previous Amelia Earhart Fellow cannot apply to renew the award for a second year. Zonta International members and employees and persons connected with the fellowship selection are subject to exclusion and conflict rules set out in the official notification.

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027 Important Dates and Deadline

The 2027 round works around a single application cut-off followed by a central decision.

The table below gives the last date and the result period as per the official notification. Recipients are informed by end of April. Use the interval after submission to maintain full-time doctoral registration, since continued eligibility is linked to study status and graduation timing.

How to Apply for Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027

Applications for this fellowship are submitted online through Zonta International. The checklist inserted below this section reflects the real fields and uploads from the application page.

What the application form on zonta.org asks for

• Fields (* = required): Keyword search; Enter Value

1. Go to the Zonta International fellowship page and open the Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027 entry.
2. Read the eligibility timing on that page and confirm your graduation month against the April 2028 condition.
3. Start the online application from the fellowship page and enter biographical, academic and doctoral-programme details exactly as in university records.
4. Prepare the uploads shown in the checklist below in the requested file format before attaching them.
5. Complete the statements on research, academic record and aerospace relevance within any word or character limits shown on screen.
6. Review every section for mismatched dates, names and enrolment status, then submit the form.
7. Save or print the submission confirmation for your records.

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027 Selection Process

The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee reviews applications and recommends recipients to the Zonta International Board.

1. Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee reviews applications and recommends recipients to Zonta International Board

Review is centralised with Zonta International rather than routed through universities. The Committee assesses the doctoral field, academic standing and fit with aerospace engineering or space sciences, then forwards its recommendations for Board decision. There is no separate test or university nomination stage stated in the official notification. Previous Fellows seeking renewal and post-doctoral proposals are kept out at this review stage.

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027: Corrections to Other Reports

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027 Important Links

Use only Zonta International links for the 2027 round.

The table below lists the fellowship page and the online application access as per the official notification. Enter through the apply online portal to reach the current form and guidelines. Refer to the official notification for document requirements and any update issued by Zonta International.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for the Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027?

The last date to submit the online application is 15 November 2026.

Who is eligible for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship?

It is open to women of any nationality who are pursuing a PhD or doctoral degree in aerospace engineering or space sciences and have a superior academic record.

What academic standing is required at the time of application?

You must be registered full time in a PhD or doctoral programme and have completed at least one year of that programme, or hold a master's degree in an aerospace-applied field at the time of application.

Can I apply if I am about to complete my PhD or have received the fellowship before?

Applicants must not graduate from their PhD or doctoral programme before April 2028, and post-doctoral research is not eligible. Previous Amelia Earhart Fellows cannot apply again to renew the fellowship for a second year.

What is the value of the Amelia Earhart Fellowship and how many are awarded?

Up to 30 fellowships are offered, each valued at US$12,000.

How do I apply for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship?

Applications for the fellowship must be submitted online.

How are fellows selected and when is the result declared?

The Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee reviews the applications and recommends recipients to the Zonta International Board. Results are declared by the end of April.