International Albert Schweitzer Prize 2026

Are you working on an innovative health project in Sub-Saharan Africa and do you meet the terms and conditions to apply? Don’t hesitate to submit your project!

In 2026, the Nederlands Albert Schweitzer Fonds (Albert Schweitzer Fund, NASF) will award the following prizes:

• First prize of € 25,000
• Second prize of € 15,000
• Third prize of € 10,000

At the Albert Schweitzer Fonds, we believe that innovation is key to solving some of the most pressing healthcare challenges across Sub-Saharan Africa. By “innovative,” we mean solutions that go beyond traditional methods. These embrace creativity, technology, new approaches or community-led solutions to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and effective.