the application period for 2021 Switzer Fellowships is now open. Please pass the word to potential applicants, or to colleagues who may know of potential applicants.

We continue to encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds and life experiences, and we strongly encourage students of color, first-generation college and graduate students, and those from groups traditionally underrepresented in environmental graduate programs to apply. Additionally, we'd like to receive as many applications as possible from appropriate Master's-level programs. (Ph.D applicants are encouraged to apply as long as there is an applied focus of their work, and they can articulate the vision for the application of their work.)

Eligibility Requirements for 2021

Last year, we expanded the eligibility requirements for the fellowship to include not only U.S. citizens, but also U.S. permanent residents ("green card" holders) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Those requirements are still in place for 2021. (International students are not eligible.)

This year's application deadline is January 8, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard time.

The fellowship program guidelines contain links to the application form and related materials and instructions.