Check out these handpicked opportunities in science to turn your aspirations into reality.
Scientific fervor and technological advancement are the needs of the hour. The fields of studies not only propose to give solutions to the underlying problems of climate change but also help us make improvements in the areas in which we are already doing significantly good work. This week in Youth Time Magazine’s opportunities digest, we bring to you the perfect and promising challenges and fellowships in the field of Science. Check them out and explore the best one that suits you!
Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships
Globally, women make up around 25 percent of the workforce in the aerospace industry. In an effort to carry out its mission that women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men, Zonta International offers the Amelia Earhart Fellowship. These fellowships are rewarded to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./Doctoral degrees and conducting research in aerospace engineering or aerospace sciences.
Organization
The Amelia Earhart Fellowship was established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot Zontian Amelia Earhart. The fellows have gone on to become astronauts, aerospace engineers, astronomers, professors, geologists, business owners, heads of companies, and even Secretary of the US Air Force. The vision of Zonta International is a leading global professional organization empowering women through service and advocacy. Today, Zonta International is a global organization of more than 27,000 individuals in 1,133 Zonta clubs in 62 countries.
Benefits
The $10,000 Fellowship is awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./Doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences.
Eligibility
- Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./Doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior academic record conducting research applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences are eligible.
- It is imperative that students be registered in a full-time Ph.D./Doctoral program and have completed at least one year of that program or have received a Master’s degree in an aerospace-applied field at the time the application is submitted.
- Applicants must not graduate from their Ph.D. or Doctoral program before April 2024. Please note that post-doctoral research programs are not eligible for the fellowship.
- Classified members (club members and individuals with direct membership with Zonta International) and employees of Zonta International and the Zonta Foundation for Women, and their family members (ancestors, descendants, adoptees, siblings, nieces or cousins, and those of their spouse or cohabiting partner), are not eligible to apply for the fellowship.
- Note that previous Amelia Earhart Fellows are not eligible to apply to renew the fellowship for a second year.
Deadline
The last day to apply for the fellowship is November 15, 2022
Read more about the opportunity here.
Science Foundation Ireland Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Challenge
The SDG Challenge 2022 is an opportunity for research teams to develop innovative solutions relating to challenges associated with climate, biodiversity, and the environment. Under this call, in partnership with Irish Aid, applications are invited that contribute to the interconnected areas of SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 14: Life Below Water , and SDG 15: Life on Land.
Organization
SFI began with an intensive study commissioned by the Irish Government in 1998. As part of its response, the Irish Government initiated the Technology Foresight Fund and allocated a budget of €646 million. SFI was established in 2000 as a sub-board of Forfás to administer Ireland’s Technology Foresight Fund. Their organization’s research promotes and assists the development and competitiveness of industry, enterprise, and employment in Ireland. Oriented basic research is research that is carried out with the expectation that it will produce a broad base of knowledge that is likely to form the background to the solution of recognized, or expected, current or future problems or possibilities.
Benefits
Funding is available for collaborative research teams based in Ireland and Irish Aid partner countries. Teams will receive up to €300k and work through a series of phases to develop their ideas. An overall prize of €1M will be awarded to the team demonstrating the highest potential for transformative impact.
Eligibility
The SDG Challenge is intended to support highly motivated, transdisciplinary teams committed to developing transformative, sustainable solutions that will contribute to addressing development challenges under the UN SDGs in Irish Aid’s partner countries. It is expected that teams will encompass a range of technical and non-technical skills to address barriers associated with challenge definition and solution deployment and that they will represent collaborative and equitable partnerships between researchers in Ireland and the partner country.
Teams must include expertise in the STEM research area underpinning the proposed solution but should also include knowledge or experience in areas such as, for example, international development, development economics, or behavioral or social sciences in order to inform the adoption and impact of novel interventions.
Deadline
The last day to submit your application is September 22, 2022
Read more about this here.
Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP)
The Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP) is aimed at mid-career professionals with very high potential in the fields of science, innovation, and business from India and Sri Lanka. The fellowship is hosted by St. Cross College, University of Oxford. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office funds the program.
Organization
Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships and fellowships program. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations, we offer individuals who show potential to inspire, inform, and influence positive change the opportunity to study at a UK university to gain a UK educational qualification. Chevening Scholars study subjects in almost any field and go on to implement their ideas for positive change in a range of sectors. After completing their period of study in the UK, they return home and join our global network of over 50,000 alumni.
Benefits
Each fellowship includes:
- Full program fees
- Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
- Return economy airfare from India or Sri Lanka to the UK
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Chevening CRISP Fellowship, you must:
- Be a citizen of India or Sri Lanka and currently live in the country
- Return to your country of citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship
- Have a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application
- Have at least seven years’ work experience prior to applying
- Have a demonstrable commitment to innovation and the experience and aptitude to contribute to the program
- Have an excellent academic background in science, engineering or technology, or considerable experience of working in such fields and good working knowledge of English to be assessed in your application form and if you are invited to interview
- Not hold British or dual British citizenship
- Agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations for the fellowship
Deadline
The deadline for submitting your form is October 12, 2022.
Find more information on the official website.
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