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Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program


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Academic Level:
Graduate Students (Masters)
Graduate Students (PhD)

Description:
The Switzer Fellowship Program offers one-year Fellowships to highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies and career goals are directed toward environmental improvement and who clearly demonstrate leadership in their field. The Fellowship provides a $15,000 cash award for academic study, leadership training, access to a vibrant network of more than 600 Switzer Fellowship alums, and opportunities for professional development during the Fellowship year and beyond.

Through the Switzer Fellowship Program, the Foundation supports environmental leaders for the 21st century who have the ability, determination and integrity to effect positive change. Only the most active, committed and focused individuals will compete successfully to join the Switzer Fellowship Network of more than 600 Fellows selected since 1986.

Switzer Fellows come from diverse social, academic and economic backgrounds and are on the leading edge of environmental and social change through efforts in environmental science, policy, conservation, environmental justice, public health, economics, journalism, urban planning, business, law and more. Switzer Fellows are committed to interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral work, applied results, and collaborative leadership and may apply from ANY field of study. Further, they are committed to their own professional development and to continually improving their leadership skills throughout their careers.

There is one application deadline per year. Application guidelines and the online application are updated in early October for each annual cycle.
portable funding

Participating Institution(s):
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Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation (Lead)

Program Materials:
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This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Architecture
Biology
Chemistry
Conservation Biology & Wildlife
Environmental Sciences
General Business
General Engineering & Physical Sciences
Law & Government
Natural Resources
Sustainability

Keywords:
Environmental Biology
Environmental Change
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Design
Environmental Economics
Environmental Ethics
Environmental Health
Environmental Management
Environmental Policy
Public Health

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Page last updated 2/23/2024
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