Aeronautics and Space

The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation
708 South 3rd Street, Suite 110
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1141

TELEPHONE: 612-338-1703      FAX: 612-338-6826      email: lindfdtn@mtn.org

Established in 1977, these grants are offered for research and educational projects which will contribute significantly to a technology/research balance. Areas of research include aeronautics, astronautics & aviation; agriculture; arts & humanities; biomedical research and adaptive technology; conservation of natural resources; exploration; health & population sciences; intercultural communication; oceanography; waste disposal and water resources management. Grants up to $10,500.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to any student with a serious research proposal in the above described fields.

DEADLINE: early June for selection April of the following year.



National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Earth System Science Fellowship Program
Code Y
400 Virginia Avenue SW, Suite 7000
Washington, DC 20024

Fellowships offered for persons pursuing Master of Science of Doctoral degrees in Earth System Science. The purpose is to ensure continues training of interdisciplinary scientist to support the study of the Earth as a system. Applications will be considered for research in atmospheric chemistry and physics, ocean biology and physics, ecosystem dynamics, hydrology, cryoshperic processes, geology, and geophysics, provided that the specific research topic is relevant to NASA's Earth remote sensing science, process studies, modeling and analysis in support of the U.S. Global Change Research Program. Awards are for one year, and may be renewed annually, no more than two additional years for a total of three years. The amount of the award is $20,000/annum, which may be used to defray living and educational expenses, tuition, and fees.

ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizens and resident aliens will be given preference, but there are no citizenship restrictions. Students must be admitted and enrolled in a full-time graduate program at accredited U.S. universities.

DEADLINE: Mid-March



Zonta International Foundation
557 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60661-2206

TELEPHONE: 312-930-5848

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Awards Offers awards to women for graduate study in aerospace-related science and aerospace-related engineering programs. Open to women of any nationality; to be used at any institution of higher learning offering accredited graduate courses in aerospace studies. Must have a BA degree in the sciences.

DEADLINE: November l