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Switzer Fellowship 2027
A one-year fellowship for U.S. graduate students whose academic and career goals focus on environmental improvement, supporting environmental and social-change leadership.
| Amount / funding | $18,000 unrestricted cash award, paid in two instalments (June and January), plus leadership training and network access |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 14 December 2026 at 23:59 PST |
| Start date | 2027-28 academic year (fellowship year) |
| Level | masters, PhD |
| Funding type | stipend-only |
| Field | 06 Environment & Sustainability |
About this scholarship
A one-year fellowship for U.S. graduate students whose academic and career goals focus on environmental improvement, supporting environmental and social-change leadership.
Minimum requirements
Graduate students enrolled at an accredited institution in the United States or U.S. territories, planning to remain enrolled for the entire 2027-28 academic year; career goals focused on environmental improvement and social equity; master's candidates must have completed at least one semester/quarter by end of 2026; PhD candidates must have completed qualifying examinations by the deadline; online-programme students not eligible
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for Switzer Fellowship 2027: Graduate students enrolled at an accredited institution in the United States or U.S.
- Apply through the official application route for Switzer Fellowship 2027 (switzernetwork.org); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and research proposal or statement for Switzer Fellowship 2027; check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for Switzer Fellowship 2027 and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for Switzer Fellowship 2027 (language of instruction on the record: English).
- Submit by the deadline on the record for Switzer Fellowship 2027: 14 December 2026 at 23:59 PST.
- Budget Switzer Fellowship 2027 on the funding stated on the record: $18,000 unrestricted cash award, paid in two instalments (June and January), plus leadership training and network access. Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For Switzer Fellowship 2027 (United States; masters, PhD): work back from the 14 December 2026 at 23:59 PST deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for Switzer Fellowship 2027 first: Graduate students enrolled at an accredited institution in the United States or U.S. If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget Switzer Fellowship 2027 on $18,000 unrestricted cash award, paid in two instalments (June and January), plus leadership training and network access; check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: stipend-only. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For Switzer Fellowship 2027 (06 Environment & Sustainability), make your research proposal specific to the host department's work and to the programme's stated focus, and show how your background fits that focus rather than writing a generic proposal.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
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