The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme is a transformative experience that emphasizes learning, connection, and reflection. The fellowship journey begins with an immersive year at the London School of Economics and Political Science, centred around four key learning Modules. Further, it is an intense and demanding year that requires full commitment as Fellows join a community that helps to support, challenge and deepen their learning and practice.

Programme Tracks

The programme offers two tracks: Residential and Non-Residential. Participants in both tracks participate in rigorous academic coursework, leadership development and practical approaches to fostering social change.

• Residential Track: They offer up to 9 Residential Fellowships annually. Residential Fellows undertake a full-time, one-year MSc in Inequalities also Social Science at LSE, in addition to AFSEE Modules and dedicated mentorship. The Residential Track is only suitable for people who are able to dedicate themselves to full-time study for a full academic year. Residential Fellows are required to relocate to London for the duration of the MSc programme
• Non-Residential Track: They offer up to 9 Non-Residential Fellowships annually. Non-Residential Fellows are offered a unique opportunity to investigate inequalities over a period of 12 to 18 months via a set of distinct, comprehensive AFSEE Modules, and practice-based project work. Further,  Non-Residential Fellows remain based in their home and professional environments, and travel to attend the Modules. Because of the reduced time and location commitment, this fellowship is ideal for applicants who are unable to take a full year off from their work.

Benefit

• 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, an £18,000 stipend to cover living costs while in London, travel to and from Cape Town for the South Africa module, also 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. In the event of emergencies, the programme has a Resilience Fund to which Fellows can apply. Further information is available on request.
• Each Non-Residential Fellow receives support from a dedicated mentor, selected for expertise also experienced 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; a £3,000 grant to support project work; dedicated mentorship; travel to and from London/Cape Town for each Module; accommodation and related costs during Modules; and reimbursement of visa fees.
• Modest financial support is available for Fellows who have family care responsibilities. In the event of emergencies, the programme has a Resilience Fund to which Fellows can apply. Further information is available on request.

Eligibility

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

• Applicants must qualify for admission to the London School of Economics’ MSc Inequalities and Social Science. These requirements include a 2:1 degree or equivalent in any discipline. A background in social science also/or work experience in the social policy field are advantageous but not essential. Please refer to the LSE website for full details.
• GRE/GMAT requirement: None.
• Applicants must meet LSE’s standard English Language Requirement.
• Further, Applicants must have at least five years’ experience demonstrating courage, care, leadership. Also commitment to advancing equitable solutions to inequality.
• Applicants who have attained a PhD, who has 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.