Deadline: January 10, 2025
Are you a changemaker 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 community of people who are working to build a fairer world?
Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE), based at the London School of Economics and Political Science – LSE, is an innovative fully-funded fellowship that brings together policymakers, activists, practitioners, artists, 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.
Programme Details
The AFSEE Programme has two different tracks: Residential and Non-Residential. Fellows on the Residential track undertake the MSc in Inequalities and Social Science degree at LSE and participate in the programme’s bespoke modules over the course of the year. Fellows on the Non-Residential track, who remain in their home countries and work contexts during the active fellowship year, undertake practice-based project work and travel to join their Residential counterparts on the four fellowship modules. Non-Residential Fellows will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Economic Equity from LSE upon successful completion of the active fellowship year. After completing the active fellowship year, 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
- The Residential track of the programme includes full tuition fees for the MSc Inequalities and Social Science course; travel to and from London at the beginning and end of the active fellowship year; and any visa and immigration-related costs. All Residential Fellows will also receive a £23,000 stipend to cover living costs while in London.
- AFSEE also has various avenues of additional support and funding to ensure that there are no barriers for Fellows to fully participate in the programme. Such as access to LSE’s Disability and Wellbeing Service team and opportunities to apply for AFSEE’s Family Care Support Fund and Hardship Fund.
- Residential Fellows receive support from a dedicated LSE academic mentor and from the AFSEE team through monthly meetings and regular check-ins, and via further opportunities for engagement offered throughout the year.
Non-Residential Fellows
- The AFSEE programme covers the cost of the Postgraduate Certificate; all expenses related to travel to and from modules; accommodation and related costs during modules; and any visa fees. All Non-Residential Fellows will also receive up to a £10,000 grant to support the execution of their fellowship project.
- AFSEE also has various avenues of additional support and funding to ensure that there are no barriers for Fellows to fully participate in the programme. Such as opportunities to apply for AFSEE Connectivity Fund, Family Care Support Fund, and Hardship Fund.
- 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.
Eligibility
Residential Fellows
- Applicants must have at least 7 years of experience of substantive real-world experience in challenging inequalities.
- Applicants must qualify for admission to the MSc in Inequalities and Social Science at LSE. These requirements include an undergraduate degree (equivalent to 2:1 degree or above) 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.
Non-Residential Fellows:
- Applicants must have at least 7 years of experience of substantive real-world experience in challenging inequalities.
- Applications are accepted from those who hold an undergraduate degree (equivalent to 2:2 or above) in any discipline or those who do not have an undergraduate degree.
- Applicants must meet LSE’s standard English Language Requirement.
Application
All applications to the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme must be submitted online via LSE’s Graduate Admissions Portal. Applications are open from Tuesday 8th of October 2024 until Friday 10 January 2025. 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.
For more information, visit AFSEE.
