Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity

Deadline: 20 November 2018
Open to: applicants with 2:1 degree or equivalent in any discipline and at least five years’ experience of challenging inequality
Benefits: fully funded

Description

Based in the International Inequalities Institute (III) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme is one of seven interconnected Atlantic Fellowships. AFSEE’s aim, via Residential and Non-Residential Fellowship tracks, is to cultivate a sustainable and catalytic community of Fellows who are part of a global community of social change leaders.

AFSEE Fellows work together to think critically about the root causes of social and economic inequalities and apply this to real-world practice. They are exposed to diverse ideas and perspectives in a programme embedded in LSE’s renowned research community and informed by activists and practitioners from around the world. They pursue outcome-oriented projects and are encouraged to develop a shared understanding of the principles and values of social and economic equity, and their relation to practices of community and leadership.

The Fellows will go on to use the capabilities, perspectives, commitment, and networks they have developed through the programme to champion and implement ideas, policies, practices, and solutions aligned to achieving social and economic equity through active engagement in a sustained peer-led community. After completing the fellowship year, they become part of a global, lifelong community of Senior Atlantic Fellows, joining a Fellow-driven, active network of social change leaders, with further opportunities for learning and engagement.

Residential Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity are based in London for a full academic year (September to August) to complete the one-year MSc Inequalities and Social Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science and take part in AFSEE modules.

Non-Residential Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity take AFSEE’s programme of modules, committing to five weeks over the course of a year, while maintaining their professional commitments. The Non-Residential Fellowship track offers a practice and programme focus designed for individuals who are assuming new challenges in their social change work that will enhance and extend their impact. It provides access to networks, intellectual support, and capacity-building to support Fellows in navigating the next stage of their leadership journey.

Eligibility

Residential Atlantic Fellows

Applicants must qualify for admission to the London School of Economics’ MSc 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. Please refer to the LSE website for full details.

GRE/GMAT requirement: None.

Applicants must meet LSE’s standard English Language Requirement.

Applicants must have at least five years’ experience of challenging inequality.

Non-Residential Atlantic Fellows

Applicants should have achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline, although there may be exceptional circumstances in which the applicant’s work experience will be taken into account instead.

GRE/GMAT requirement: None.

Applicants must meet LSE’s standard English Language Requirement.

Applicants must have at least five years’ experience of challenging inequality.

Benefits

Residential Atlantic Fellows

The Residential Fellowship includes full tuition fees, around EUR 20.000(£18,000) stipend to cover living costs while in London, travel to and from Cape Town for Module 2, and travel to and from London at the beginning and end of the active Fellowship.

Non-Residential Atlantic Fellows

The Fellowship includes full tuition fees,around  EUR 3000 (£3,000) to support project work, dedicated mentorship, travel to and from London/Cape Town for each Module, and reasonable travel and accommodation costs.

How to apply?

To apply you need to complete the online application and provide your CV, contact information for two references, and University transcripts. If you are not from a majority English-speaking country you will need to provide an IELTS score of 7.0 overall.

For more information please visit the official website.