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Emerging Physician Leader Award and Scholarship

Health Care Without Harm

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
January 21, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Medical students, residents, or fellows

Other requirements

  • Commitment to sustainable and equitable health care
  • Passion for climate action in health care

Overview

Funder: Health Care Without Harm in collaboration with the Association of American Medical Colleges

This award recognizes medical students, residents, or fellows who are committed to climate-smart health care and working on climate solutions to protect health.

Award Details

  • Recipients: Medical students, residents, or fellows
  • Focus Areas: Climate-smart health care, climate solutions, health protection
  • What recipients receive:
    • CleanMed scholarship (full conference attendance)
    • Grant to support a project that aligns with Health Care Without Harm's Physician Network goals
    • Recognition and support for leadership development

Eligibility

  • Medical students, residents, or fellows
  • Commitment to sustainable and equitable health care
  • Passion for climate action in health care

Background

This scholarship program supports emerging clinical leaders dedicated to climate-smart, sustainable, and equitable health care. Recent awardees (2025) include Madeleine Kline, Nisha Sridhar, and Sydney Warner.

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Deadline: January 21 (11:59 p.m. PT)
  2. How to Apply: Complete the application form available on the Health Care Without Harm website
  3. Required Information: Application form details the selection criteria
  4. Submission: Online form submission

Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrated commitment to climate-smart health care
  • Evidence of working on climate solutions
  • Dedication to health protection and equity
  • Potential for meaningful impact in the field

What Health Care Without Harm actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
6
Total given
$88K
Median grant
$12K
Range
$6,000–$25K
  • By dollars: California 28%, Oregon 27%, Virginia 26%. Top recipient cities: Richmond, CA; Reston, VA; Portland, OR.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Social Good Fund - Climate and Health Alliance · Richmond, CA

    Organization support and program mission work

    $25K

  • Practice Greenhealth · Reston, VA

    Organization support and program mission work

    $23K

  • Mudbone Grown LLC · Portland, OR

    Organization support and program mission work

    $13K

  • Society of Native Nations · San Antonio, TX

    Organization support and program mission work

    $11K

  • Oregon Climate and Agriculture Network · Eugene, OR

    Organization support and program mission work

    $10K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science research
  • Healthcare

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