2027 Switzer Fellowship in the USA

The Switzer Fellowship is a one-year graduate fellowship for environmental leaders in the United States and territories, offering an $18,000 unrestricted cash award, leadership development, career coaching, and access to a professional network of Switzer Fellows. It supports graduate students whose work focuses on environmental improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration with a commitment to social equity. The program is open to applicants enrolled in accredited graduate programs in the United States or U.S. territories for the 2027–2028 academic year.

Unrestricted cash award of $18,000, leadership development retreats, career coaching, access to a network of fellows, and opportunities for future grants and professional development

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in the United States or U.S. territories and plan to remain enrolled throughout the 2027–2028 academic year; online programs are not eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA recipients, refugees or asylees as defined by DHS.

Applications open in September 2026; see the official Switzer Fellowship page for application details