What if your work could help tackle one of the world’s growing challenges while connecting you with changemakers from around the globe?
The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health 2027–2028 is a one-year fellowship hosted by the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). The program brings together professionals from fields such as medicine, public health, science, policy, journalism, law, engineering, arts and community leadership to work toward greater equity in brain health.
Quick Facts
- Program: Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health 2027–2028
- Opportunity Type: Fully Funded Fellowship
- Host Organization: Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), UCSF
- Location: Global / Hybrid — online learning, international workshops and residential learning at UCSF
- Duration: 1 year, beginning in late August 2027
- Nationality: Open to candidates worldwide
- Minimum Degree Required: Highest level of education or professional training you intend to pursue in your field
- Age Limit: None
- Work Experience: Professional experience and a demonstrated long-term commitment to health equity and community impact are expected
- Financial Support: Tuition and program fees, living stipend, approved travel and accommodation
- Pilot Project Funding: Fellows may compete for awards of up to $25,000
- Application Fee: $0
- Mode: Hybrid
- Application Deadline: November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM GMT
What Is the Atlantic Fellows Program?
The fellowship is designed for emerging leaders working to address brain health inequalities and dementia.
Rather than limiting participation to one profession, the program brings together people from different backgrounds who are working toward health equity and community impact.
Participants can come from areas including:
- Medicine and healthcare
- Public health
- Science and research
- Law
- Journalism
- Policy
- Engineering
- Arts
- Community leadership
What Do You Get?
Selected fellows receive comprehensive support throughout the program, including:
- Program tuition and fees covered
- Living stipend
- Approved travel support
- Accommodation support
- Leadership development and intensive mentoring
- International workshops and learning opportunities
- Access to a global Atlantic Fellows network
- Opportunity to compete for up to $25,000 in pilot project funding
Who Can Apply?
The program is aimed at professionals and changemakers who:
- Have completed the highest level of education or professional training they intend to pursue
- Demonstrate a sustained commitment to health equity and community impact
- Have experience as a practitioner, advocate, creator or changemaker
- Can participate fully in the year-long hybrid program
- Have strong English-language proficiency
The program is open to candidates worldwide.
What Will You Do?
During the fellowship, participants take part in a combination of online learning, international workshops and residential learning at UCSF.
The program focuses on developing the knowledge, leadership skills and networks needed to address inequities in brain health and create meaningful impact in participants’ communities.
How to Apply
- Review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
- Prepare your résumé/CV and required personal statements.
- Provide contact information for two references.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
Important Deadline
November 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT
If you’re considering this fellowship, the deadline is close enough that preparing your application materials now could make a real difference.
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