Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program: Women of any nationality are eligible for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program.
Defense-related and post-doctoral research programs are not eligible.
To apply, you must meet the following requirements:

Be registered in an accredited PhD/doctoral program in a qualifying area of science or engineering closely related to advanced studies in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering.
A letter of acceptance or verification of enrollment must be submitted with the application.
Demonstrate a superior academic record at a recognized university or college with accredited courses in aerospace-related studies as verified by transcripts and recommendations.
Provide evidence of a well-defined research program in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering as described in the application essay, research and publications.
Clearly demonstrate the relationship of the research to aerospace and furnish verification of her research program through at least one of the reference letters required with the application [i.e. research supervisor or advisor must be one of the referees].Applicant must be registered in a Ph.D./doctorate program by the time the Fellowship is awarded.
Award
The Fellowship of US $10,000 may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees.
Students must be registered in a Ph.D./doctoral program when funds are received.
Current fellows may apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year and will undergo the same application and evaluation procedures as first-time applicants.

Deadline: 15 November.For further details, and application materials, contact: Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program Website