Applications are now open for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) Programme 2027–28 at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in the United Kingdom. This fully funded fellowship is designed for experienced changemakers who are committed to addressing social and economic inequalities and creating a fairer world.

The programme welcomes applications from policymakers, researchers, activists, social entrepreneurs, artists, practitioners, and community leaders from around the world. If you have experience challenging inequality and want to strengthen your leadership, research, and social impact skills, the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme offers an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and develop innovative approaches to social change.

Launched in 2016, the AFSEE Programme is based at the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science. It brings together professionals from different countries and backgrounds to examine the root causes of inequality and develop strategies for meaningful social transformation.

The programme combines academic research, practical experience, leadership development, and collaboration. During the fellowship, participants explore the structures that create inequality and learn from academics, campaigners, civil society professionals, and fellow changemakers.

According to the programme, its first ten cohorts have brought together more than 160 changemakers from over 60 countries. Fellows also become part of a wider international network dedicated to advancing social and economic justice.

Fellowship Benefits

The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme is a fully funded fellowship. It offers two participation tracks to accommodate different professional and personal circumstances.

Key benefits include:

• Fully funded fellowship: Financial support for participation in the programme, subject to the applicable track and funding arrangements.
• Academic development: Opportunities to engage with research, policy discussions, and contemporary approaches to tackling inequality.
• Leadership development: Strengthen analytical, collaborative, and practical skills to advance social change.
• International networking: Connect with activists, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and social-change leaders from around the world.
• Long-term community: Join the wider Atlantic Fellows network and access opportunities for continued collaboration, professional development, and knowledge exchange.

Available Fellowship Tracks

1. Residential Track

Residential Fellows spend one year in London and undertake the MSc in Inequalities and Social Science at LSE. Participants also complete four dedicated fellowship modules covering the foundations of social and economic inequalities, policy for equity, approaches to transforming inequality, and debates surrounding inequality.

2. Non-Residential Track

Non-Residential Fellows remain in their home countries and professional settings while participating in the programme. They develop a practice-based project and join Residential Fellows for fellowship modules through online and in-person activities. Successful participants receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Economic Equity.

Both tracks provide opportunities for learning, skills development, and engagement with a global community of changemakers.

Eligibility Criteria

The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Fellowship is intended for mid-career professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to challenging inequality.

To be considered, applicants should generally meet the following requirements:

• Have at least seven years of experience in work related to challenging social or economic inequalities.
• Meet the English-language requirements established by LSE.
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to social justice, equity, and meaningful change.
• Show a strong vision for future impact and readiness to learn from and contribute to the AFSEE community.
• For the Residential Track, meet the admission requirements for the MSc in Inequalities and Social Science at LSE.

Applicants may work in areas such as human rights, environmental justice, public policy, women’s rights, disability rights, education, labour rights, housing, community organising, peacebuilding, and economic alternatives. Professionals from the Global South are particularly represented in the programme, and applicants from diverse backgrounds and countries are encouraged to explore their eligibility.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme 2027–28 is 11 January 2027 at 5:00 p.m. UK time. Late applications will not be accepted.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit an online application through the LSE Graduate Application System. Applicants should prepare their supporting documents and allow sufficient time to complete every requirement before the deadline.

The application process generally involves:

1. Completing the online application form.
2. Preparing and uploading a CV and statement of academic purpose.
3. Providing academic transcripts or the required documentation if they do not hold an undergraduate degree.
4. Nominating two referees and ensuring both references are submitted by the required deadline.
5. Meeting LSE’s English-language requirements.

Applicants should review the official website carefully for the latest instructions, track-specific requirements, and information about funding.