Leaders with substantial experience addressing social and economic inequality can apply for the 2027-2028 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Overview
AFSEE brings together activists, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and movement leaders working on structural inequality. Applicants choose between a Residential track based at LSE in London and a Non-Residential track designed for Fellows who remain based in their home countries.
Residential Fellows complete the LSE MSc in Inequalities and Social Science alongside the Fellowship programme. Non-Residential Fellows complete a practice-based programme and work toward a postgraduate certificate while developing an applied project.
Benefits
- Full Funding: The Fellowship is fully funded for selected participants.
- Residential Track: Residential Fellows study at LSE and complete the MSc in Inequalities and Social Science.
- Non-Residential Track: Non-Residential Fellows can remain in their home context while completing programme requirements.
- Global Network: Participants join the wider Atlantic Fellows community.
- Practice Project: The programme supports Fellows in translating learning into practical work addressing inequality.
Eligibility
- Experience: Applicants should have at least seven years of experience working to challenge inequality.
- Professional Profile: The Fellowship is open to activists, practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and other leaders whose work aligns with the programme.
- Language: Applicants need sufficient English for the academic and Fellowship programme.
- Commitment: Applicants must meet the participation requirements of their chosen Residential or Non-Residential track.
- Geography: Applications are welcomed globally, with strong representation from the Global South.
How to Apply
- Deadline: Applications close on January 11, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. UK time.
- Choose a Track: Decide whether the Residential or Non-Residential pathway fits your circumstances and goals.
- Prepare Evidence: Demonstrate sustained work on inequality, leadership, and the impact you want to create through the Fellowship.
- Submit: Complete the official AFSEE application before the closing time.
