Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Program 2025-2026

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About Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Program

This fellowship, based at the International Inequalities Institute (III) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in the United Kingdom, supports mid-career leaders working to address social and economic inequalities globally.

The fellowship has two tracks as follows:

• Residential Track: Fellows spend a year in London, earning an MSc in Inequalities and Social Science while participating in fellowship modules.
• Non-Residential Track: Fellows remain in their home countries, develop a project, and join online and in-person fellowship modules. Successful candidates receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Economic Equity.

The fellowship year offers a unique opportunity for learning, networking, and skills development. It is followed by ongoing support through the Senior Fellowship phase, which includes funding and access to a global community of changemakers.

• School: London School Of Economics And Political Science (LSE)

Benefits of Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Program

The fellows will benefit from the program as follows:

• Residential Fellows are supported by a designated LSE academic mentor, the AFSEE Academic Lead, through monthly meetings, regular check-ins, and additional engagement opportunities throughout the year.
• The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Residential track is a fully supported fellowship.
• Fellows with family caregiving duties can get modest financial assistance.

Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Program Requirements

They are especially keen to support applicants who meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Candidates who live in the Global South (although this factor will never be considered in isolation)
• Candidates who come from marginalised and/or historically underrepresented groups such as Black, Latinx/o/a/e, Indigenous, Asian, Arab, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, refugee, biracial, multiracial, female-identifying, the disability community, LGBTQIA+ etc. 
• Candidates who do not otherwise have the resources to finance their participation in activities such as the AFSEE Fellowship and/or have not already had significant access to fellowships or scholarships.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants to the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Residential Fellows

1. 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. Please refer to the programme page for full details.
2. Applicants must meet LSE’s standard English Language Requirement.
3. Applicants must have at least 7 years of experience demonstrating courage, care, leadership and commitment in advancing equitable solutions to inequality.

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 Track

1. Applicants must meet LSE’s standard English Language Requirement.
2. Applicants must have at least 7 years of experience demonstrating courage, care, leadership and commitment in advancing equitable solutions to inequality.

Note: For the Non-Residential track, they aim to be inclusive and to encourage applications from non-traditional applicants. We therefore welcome applications from both those applicants who hold an undergraduate degree (2:2 and above) and to those who do not hold an undergraduate degree. This track is also open to applicants who already hold postgraduate degrees.

Read more information about the eligibility criteria here. 

 

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

10 January, 2025

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