AFSEE Fellowship 2027–28 at LSE for Social Change Leaders
2027–28 · LSE Atlantic Fellows
The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) Programme 2027–28 is now open at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
- Host
- International Inequalities Institute, London School of Economics and…
- Mode
- Residential in London OR Non-residential (online + in-person modules)
- Age limit
- None
- Degree
- Residential track: 2:1 degree or equivalent in any discipline · Non-residential track: 2:2 or above, or no undergraduate degree (welcome)
- Experience
- At least 7 years of experience challenging inequalities (policymaking, research, activism, practice, arts, or movement-building)
- Start date
- Fellowship year begins September 2027. Both tracks include in-person module attendance.
Can you apply?
The AFSEE Fellowship is intended for mid-career social change leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to addressing inequality.
Applicants for both tracks must meet the following core requirements:
- Have at least seven years of experience in challenging inequalities.
- Meet LSE’s applicable English-language requirements.
- Demonstrate a clear connection between their work and social or economic equity.
- Explain their vision for future impact and how the fellowship will strengthen their contribution.
- Show a commitment to collaborative learning and participation in the AFSEE community.
- Submit a complete application with the required supporting documents and references.
Additional Requirements for the Residential Track
Applicants must also qualify for admission to LSE’s MSc in Inequalities and Social Science programme. They should be able to explain how completing the degree will contribute to their social change agenda and future work.
Additional Requirements for the Non-Residential Track
Applicants should present a clear, achievable practice-based project that challenges structural inequality and can be developed during the fellowship year.
Timeline
- 7 October 2026Applications open for the 2027–2028 cohort.
- 19 October 2026AFSEE information webinar.
- 16 November 2026Application tips webinar.
- 11 January 2027Application deadline.
- Mid-March 2027Applicants invited to interview are expected to be notified.
- Mid-April 2027Final application decisions are expected.
- Mid-July 2027The new cohort is expected to be announced.
Applying
Applications are submitted through the official AFSEE online portal. Applicants should prepare: a detailed CV, evidence of their work challenging inequalities, academic credentials, English language proficiency documentation (at the level required for their chosen track), and a personal statement articulating their experience and fellowship goals. The programme recommends checking the full application requirements on the official portal before beginning.
Common questions
Is this fellowship funded?
Described as fully funded by the host. Specific amounts for tuition, stipend, travel, and housing are not specified by the host.
Who can apply?
Nationality: Open globally; preference for candidates from the Global South and from marginalised or underrepresented communities
Education: Residential track: 2:1 degree or equivalent in any discipline · Non-residential track: 2:2 or above, or no undergraduate degree (welcome)
Age: None
Is there an application fee?
None
When is the deadline?
January 11, 2027 · 5:00 PM GMT
How do I apply?
Apply directly on the official website: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk. Potenue does not collect applications.
Full description
The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) Programme 2027–28 is now open at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). This fully funded fellowship is designed for mid-career social change leaders who have been working for at least seven years to challenge inequalities. Fellows choose between a residential track in London or a non-residential track from their home country. The application deadline is January 11, 2027.
What Is the AFSEE Fellowship?
The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme is a leadership and learning fellowship designed for people committed to challenging the structural causes of inequality.
Rather than focusing only on individual career advancement, AFSEE encourages fellows to reflect on their work, learn from different perspectives, develop practical approaches to social change, and build lasting collaborations with people working toward more equitable societies.
The programme welcomes applicants working across areas such as:
- Economic and social rights
- Gender equality and minority rights
- Disability rights and inclusion
- Education and public policy
- Sustainability and environmental justice
- Housing, labour rights, and urban inequalities
- Community organising and social movements
- Peacebuilding and transitional justice
- Tax justice and alternative economic systems
- Arts, culture, and social change
Applicants should demonstrate a clear connection between their work and the challenge of social or economic inequality.
What Will You Do?
Fellows on the residential track complete the LSE MSc in Inequalities and Social Science alongside four bespoke AFSEE fellowship modules that bridge academic theory with social change practice.
Fellows on the non-residential track undertake a practice-based project in their home country; directly linked to their work challenging inequalities and participate in the four fellowship modules through a combination of online learning and in-person gatherings.
Both tracks are designed to deepen analytical skills while strengthening the practical tools fellows need to accelerate change in their own contexts.
All quick facts
- Opportunity Type
- Fellowship
- Host Organization(s)
- International Inequalities Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) · Part of the Atlantic Fellows network
- Location
- London, UK (residential track) or home country (non-residential track)
- Mode
- Residential in London OR Non-residential (online + in-person modules)
- Programme Duration
- One active fellowship year + lifelong Senior Fellowship thereafter
- Fieldwork / Programme Period
- Fellowship year begins September 2027. Both tracks include in-person module attendance.
- Nationality
- Open globally; preference for candidates from the Global South and from marginalised or underrepresented communities
- Age Requirement
- None
- Minimum Degree Required
- Residential track: 2:1 degree or equivalent in any discipline · Non-residential track: 2:2 or above, or no undergraduate degree (welcome)
- Work Experience
- At least 7 years of experience challenging inequalities (policymaking, research, activism, practice, arts, or movement-building)
- Research / Subject Areas
- Social and economic equity · Inequalities · Social science · Social change · Policy · Community organising · Advocacy
- Financial Support
- Described as fully funded by the host. Specific amounts for tuition, stipend, travel, and housing are not specified by the host.
- Additional Benefits
- Lifelong Senior Fellowship · Global Atlantic Fellows network · Four bespoke fellowship modules · Practice-based learning · Access to Senior Fellow funding (post-active year; amounts not specified)
- Application Fee
- None
- Application Deadline
- January 11, 2027 · 5:00 PM GMT
