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The Switzer Fellowship offers one-year fellowships to highly talented graduate students from diverse academic and personal backgrounds 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 includes a $17,000 cash award, leadership training, access to a vibrant network of Switzer Fellowship alums, and opportunities for professional development and grants beyond the fellowship year.
Deadline: January
Value: $17,000
Eligibility: Please check eligibility requirements .
Major: Environmental Issues
Fellowship Type: Graduate
Nomination: No, but encouraged to work with Office
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Switzer Application Deadline
National Deadline: January TBD, 2026
Switzer Recommended Steps and Timeline
- By November 7, 2025: Send copy of resume/CV to Office of National Fellowships (national.fellowships@unh.edu) and share intent to apply.
- By November 14, 2025: Send drafts of short answer narratives to Office of National Fellowships for feedback.
- By November 21, 2025: Ask recommenders if they will write letters for you.
- By December 5, 2025: Send draft of 2--3-page essay to Office of National Fellowships for review.
- Through December, 2025: Send revised essays to Office for feedback.
- January TBD, 2026: NATIONAL DEADLINE
