Deadline: January 10, 2022
Are you a change-maker committed to fighting inequality? Do you want to learn from scholars, innovators, activists and social change organisations, and the latest academic research and expert insights on inequalities? Are you ready to join forces with a lifelong global network of peers? Apply now for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity program 2022-23.
Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity, based at LSE’s International Inequalities Institute, is an innovative fully-funded fellowship that brings together policymakers, activists, practitioners, and researchers from around the world to explore and challenge the root causes of inequality. The programme is aimed at mid-career social-change leaders, from diverse countries and contexts, who are working to challenge inequality and who believe inequality can be defeated.
Program Details
The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity program has two different tracks: Residential and Non-Residential. Fellows on the Residential track undertake the MSc in Inequalities and Social Science at LSE, and participate in the programme’s four bespoke modules over the course of the year. Members of the Non-Residential track, who remain in their home countries and work contexts during the active fellowship year, travel to join their Residential counterparts on the fellowship modules, and also undertake practice-based project work.
After completing the programme, Fellows from both tracks join a lifelong fellowship community made up of members of all seven Atlantic Fellows programmes worldwide, and receive ongoing support to learn, connect and collaborate.
Support and Funding
Residential Fellows
- Residential Fellows receive support from a dedicated LSE academic mentor, from the AFSEE Academic Lead through monthly meetings and regular check-ins, and via further opportunities for engagement offered throughout the year.
- The Residential track of the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme is a funded fellowship. The fellowship includes full tuition fees, a £19,000 stipend to cover living costs while in London, any necessary travel expenses to in-person modules, and travel to and from London at the beginning and end of the active fellowship, including reimbursement of visa fees.
- Modest financial support is available for Fellows who have family care responsibilities. The programme also has a Resilience Fund to which Fellows can apply in the event of an emergency.
Non-Residential Fellows
- Each Non-Residential Fellow receives support from a dedicated mentor who has been selected for expertise and experience in the Fellow’s area of focus.
- The Non-Residential Track of the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme is a funded fellowship. The fellowship includes full tuition fees; up to a £10,000 grant to support project work; dedicated mentorship; any necessary travel expenses to in-person modules; accommodation and related costs during Modules; and reimbursement of visa fees.
- Modest financial support is available for Fellows who have family care responsibilities. The programme also has a Resilience Fund to which Fellows can apply in the event of emergencies.
International flights to and from modules are covered for Fellows who are offered and accept a place on the programme.
Eligibility
All countries are eligible to apply, although we are especially keen to support applicants from the Global South (in particular Africa, Far East, Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent).
Residential Fellows
- Applicants must have 7 to 10 years of experience demonstrating courage, care, leadership and commitment in advancing equitable solutions to inequality.
- Applicants must qualify for admission to the London School of Economics’ MSc in Inequalities and Social Science. These requirements include a 2:1 degree or equivalent in any discipline. A background in social science and/or work experience in the social policy field are advantageous but not essential.
- Applicants must meet LSE’s standard English Language Requirement.
- Note: Applicants who have attained a PhD, who have completed an MSc within the past three years, or who are currently studying for a degree, will not normally be considered for the Residential track.
Non-Residential Fellows:
- Applicants must have 7 to 10 years of experience demonstrating courage, care, leadership and commitment in advancing equitable solutions to inequality.
- Applicants should have achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline. However, we aim to be inclusive and to encourage applications from non-traditional applicants and we are therefore open to applications from applicants who do not hold an undergraduate degree.
- Applicants must meet LSE’s standard English Language Requirement.
How to Apply
- All applications to the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity program must be submitted online via LSE’s Graduate Admissions Portal.
- Please note that all required supporting documents must be submitted with your application, which is why it is recommended that you begin the application process as early as possible.
Deadline: 12pm (noon) GMT on Monday 10 January 2022
For more information, visit Atlantic Fellowship.
