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Zonta Woman in Science Award
Scholarship details
| Study levels | PhD |
|---|---|
| Value | The Award recipient receives: • $15,000 cash to fund travel expenses and/or research material and equipment • $3,000 for return air travel to Europe or the USA flying economy class to be used to attend professionally related conferences or places of further study and • a commemorative medal and certificate of achievement. |
| Length | Two years. |
| Close date | Tuesday, 5 February 2019 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
How To Apply
Application forms are available on request from the Zonta Club of Wellington. They are also circulated to Tertiary education organisations and scientific organisations.
The application includes submitting a written proposal outlining how they propose to use the award.
Entry requirements
We are looking for an ‘all round’ woman, one: • who contributes to her community • who helps others in the wider field of science and • for whom this Award would be a means to further advancement
The applicant must be a woman who: • has a PhD (usually within 7 years of graduation) • has excelled in the fields of pure or applied science (excluding clinical medicine i.e. medical research that involves direct contact with patients) • is a New Zealand resident and resides in New Zealand • is engaged in post doctorate research with a priority for research that has widespread benefits • will be an advocate for women in science.