Leadership Grant Program - How to Apply

Eligibility - Who Can Apply

U.S.-based nonprofit 501(c) (3) organizations with public charity status, public agencies and educational institutions which aim to employ a Switzer Fellow in a substantive leadership role are eligible to apply. (See ‘Recent Recipients’ for a summary of organizations that have received Leadership Grants in the past.) The project or position must have an applied focus that will yield positive environmental change. Support for fellows doing international work may be considered as long as a U.S.-based host organization is the grantee and all other criteria are met.





 

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Nithya Ramanathan and ColdTrace: Why monitor vaccine temperatures?
Before routine childhood vaccinations large numbers of people used to contract diseases like TB and polio with often devastating consequences. Now vaccinations are standardized and have virtually eradicated many of the health problems that used to run rife through populations. However, there is one problem. Despite a concerted effort on the part of health workers and decent supply of vaccinations, power issues in emerging regions often means these vaccinations - which require refrigeration - get spoiled. This is where ColdTrace from Nexleaf Analytics offers a solution.Read more >

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