Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health

Join a diverse community of over 260+ Atlantic Fellows from more than 60 countries worldwide, dedicated to protecting the world's aging populations from threats to brain health. Apply now to make a global impact!

🧠 About Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health

The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) provides innovative training, networking, and support to emerging leaders focused on improving brain health and reducing the impact of dementia in their local communities and on a global scale.

This program is one of seven global Atlantic Fellows programs aimed at promoting fairer, healthier, and more inclusive societies. It is open to professionals from diverse disciplines, including:

• Arts
• Sciences
• Economics
• Policy
• Medicine
• Journalism
• Community-based practice

The program seeks individuals with great ideas, enthusiasm, and leadership potential who are working in the area of brain health and dementia.

🌟 Fellowship Highlights

• 12-month, full-time, paid fellowship based at:
  • Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)
  • University of California, San Francisco (USA)
• Connect with world-class fellows, faculty, and staff for career-long collaborations.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary curriculum covering:
  • Neurology
  • Health economics
  • Epidemiology
  • Law and ethics
  • Leadership
  • Health policy
  • Creativity and research
• Receive tailored leadership development programs and hands-on skills training.
• Gain practical insights through clinical case participation.
• Access one-to-one mentoring on projects aimed at advancing brain health.
• Apply for competitively awarded pilot project funds.
• Earn the prestigious Certificate in Equity in Brain Health awarded by UCSF or Trinity.
• Join a global community of Atlantic Fellows programs.

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

• Curriculum: Interdisciplinary sessions on brain health, dementia, and health equity. Fellows gain skills in funding acquisition, public speaking, and idea dissemination, along with leadership training.
• Career Development and Pilot Funding:
  • Career mentorship from GBHI faculty and local community mentors.
  • Opportunity to apply for pilot awards of up to $25,000 to launch ambitious projects.
• Lifelong Fellowship: Fellows become part of a lifelong, engaged community that fosters collaboration across sectors and amplifies the fellowship's impact.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Global Reach: Fellows come from across the globe and are expected to have a meaningful impact in their home communities after the fellowship.
• Residency Commitment: Willingness and availability to complete 12 months of full-time education in San Francisco, USA, or Dublin, Ireland.
• Long-term Commitment: Dedication to the program's values, mission, and goals, including potential pilot projects post-fellowship.
• Creative Vision: Ability to bring transformative and relevant projects to fruition.
• Proficiency in English.
• Field-specific Terminal Degree: Successful completion of relevant training as applicable.
• International Travel: Ability to travel internationally as required.

📅 Application Process

Required Components:

1. Online Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Statements of Purpose: Thoughtful and succinct responses related to your interest in the program and future goals.
4. Two Letters of Support:
   • At least one letter from a current employer, institution, or organization.
   • Letters should demonstrate leadership potential and long-term support for the applicant's career.

Important Notes for Letters of Support:

• Applicants must contact their letter writers early.
• Confirm that letter writers:
  • Can submit their letters online by the deadline.
  • Have the correct email address for submission.
  • Understand the Letters of Support Guidelines for Writers.

For more details, refer to the FAQs.

📌 Key Dates

• Date Published: May 31, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 19, 2025

🌍 Opportunity Locations

• Ireland: Trinity College Dublin
• United States: University of California, San Francisco

🌐 Application Portal

• View details: Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health
• Apply here: Atlantic Fellow Application Form

• Curriculum: Fellows participate in interdisciplinary sessions on brain health, dementia, and health equity and gain insights into the lived experiences of people with dementia through observational, case-based, and experiential learning. They develop skills to enhance their ability to secure funding, improve public speaking, and effectively disseminate ideas. Plus, fellows receive leadership training to prepare them to become transformative influences on brain health worldwide.
• Career Development and Pilot funding: Throughout the program and beyond fellows will receive career mentorship from faculty at GBHI and in their local community. Mentors will help fellows to realize their goals and be transformative and will assist them in applying for competitive pilot awards of up to $25,000 to begin an ambitious project in their home community.
• Lifelong Fellowship: Becoming an Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at GBHI doesn't end upon completion of the program. In fact, our fellows become part of a lifelong engaged community which extends and amplifies the impact of the fellowship. The inter professional and interdisciplinary nature of the program encourages collaborations across sectors and each fellow contributes greatly to the cohort through sharing their experience and expertise.