Deadline:11th January 2024
Applications are now open for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) fellowship programme for social-change leaders who are working to tackle inequality. Policymakers, researchers, activists, practitioners, artists, and movement-builders from around the world are invited to apply to the innovative, fully-funded, and inequalities-focused fellowship programme based at the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
The AFSEE Fellowship is aimed at mid-career social-change leaders from across the globe, who have at least seven years of experience in challenging inequalities. Applications are accepted from individuals working on any field of social and economic equity, including, but not limited to economic and social rights; sustainability and environmental activism; tax justice and economic alternatives; women’s, minority, and disability rights; rights to education; democracy and governance; housing and urban inequalities; labour rights; community organising; arts and culture; and peacebuilding and transitional justice.
The programme Offers
- Residential and Non-Residential tracks, with all Fellows participating in four intensive fellowship modules over the course of a year.
- Residential Fellows also undertake the MSc in Inequalities and Social Science while Non-Residential Fellows undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in in Social and Economic Equity.
- The chance to learn in a research-rich environment and share in the insights of peers, scholars, innovators, activists a nd social change organisations.
- Opportunities to explore the practices and contexts that make equitable change possible, including systems thinking, campaigning and community building.
- Mentoring, leadership and skills development, and project work.
- A catalytic, lifelong community of Fellows from the seven Atlantic Fellows programmes.
Tracks
Residential Track: We offer up to 9 Residential Fellowships annually. Residential Fellows undertake a fulltime, one-year MSc in Inequalities and Social Science at LSE, in addition to AFSEE Modules and a 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. For the 2024-25 cohort, Residential Fellows will be expected to be resident in London from September 2024.
Non-residential Track: We offer up to 9 Non-Residential Fellowships annually. Non-Residential Fellows are offered a unique opportunity to investigate inequalities over a period of 12 months via a set of distinct, comprehensive AFSEE Modules, and practice-based project work. Non-Residential Fellows remain in their home and professional environments, and travel to attend 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 work. However, they will be expected to commit around five hours per week in addition to module commitments, for reading, coursework, and project work.
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 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. Applicants must have at least seven 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, would not normally be considered for the Residential track.
Applicants must meet LSE’s standard English Language Requirement.
- Non-Residential Fellows
For the Non-Residential track, we 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. Applicants must have at least seven years of experience demonstrating courage, care, leadership and commitment in advancing equitable solutions to inequality. Applicants must meet LSE’s standard English Language Requirement.
For more information and application.