The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme 2023/2024 for social-change leaders (Fully Funded study at London School of Economics and Political Science)

The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme is a funded fellowship based at the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Requirements:

Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme are looking for Fellows who are bold and ready to challenge power; who see the bigger picture of how inequalities are playing out; who are imaginative and daring in the way they envision solutions; who bring care and collaboration into their practice; who recognise the significance of lived experience of inequality, and whose own lived experience informs their practice; who focus not on advancing their careers, but on their commitment to changing the world through collective and collaborative approaches.

The Fellowship has no lower or upper age limits; however, all applicants must be able to demonstrate 7 to 10 years of real world experience in advancing equitable solutions to inequality.

The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme has two different tracks: Residential and Non-Residential. Members of the Residential track also study the MSc in Inequalities and Social Science at LSE during their active fellowship year. Members of both tracks participate in rigorous academic coursework, as well as sessions on leadership and skills development, and practical approaches to fostering social change.

Language Requirements

You can meet the language requirements in the following ways:

You are a national and resident of Canada or one of the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries (whose first language is English). If it is not clear elsewhere in your application, please provide an indication that English was the language of instruction in your primary/secondary education or
You have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year) or a PhD in one of those countries listed or
You have passed a recognised English language test at an appropriate level.

Fellowship Tracks

Residential Fellows will undertake a full-time, one-year MSc in Inequalities and Social Science at LSE, in addition to AFSEE Modules. The Residential track is suitable for people who can 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. Modest financial support is available for Fellows who have family care responsibilities.
Non-Residential Fellows are offered a unique opportunity to work on and study inequalities over a period of 12 months via a set of distinct, comprehensive AFSEE Modules, and practice-based project work. Non-Residential Fellows remain based in their home and professional environments during the Fellowship year, and travel to attend the in-person AFSEE Modules. Because of the reduced time and location commitment, this Fellowship track is ideal for applicants who are unable to take a full year off from their work. However, they will be expected to commit time, at least three hours per week in addition to their Module commitments, for reading, coursework, and project work.

Application Procedure:
All applicants must complete an online application through the LSE’s Graduate Application System during the application period. In addition to filling in an application form, you will also need to:

Nominate two referees and make sure that both references have been submitted by the reference deadline on 5pm (UK time) on 19th of January 2023.
Upload your transcripts or a document stating that you do not hold an undergraduate degree.
Upload your statement of academic purpose. Please see here for advice on how to write a personal statement for the programme.
Upload your CV.
Take necessary steps to prove that you meet the minimum English-language requirements. However, please note that applicants are not required to sit an English-language test before they submit their application.

Timeline:

14 October 2022: Applications for the 2023-24 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme open.
26 October – 9 November 2022: Zoom Q&A sessions with Senior Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity. See the full schedule and register here.
16 November 2022: Application Tips for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme – webinar. Register here for the webinar.
12 January 2023 (5pm UK time): Applications for the 2023-24 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme close.
March 2023: Applicants who are invited to interview will be notified.
April 2023: Applicants will be notified of final decisions.
June 2023: We will introduce our 2023-24 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity via this site and our social media channels.
Autumn 2023: Applications for the 2024-25 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme will open