Join a global community of more than 300 Atlantic Fellows from over 65 countries worldwide, dedicated to protecting the world’s aging populations from threats to 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. It is one of seven global Atlantic Fellows programs to promote societies that expand opportunity, improve health, and foster belonging.
The program is for professionals from a wide range of disciplines, including the arts, sciences, economics, policy, medicine, journalism, community-based practice and much more. Whatever the discipline, we are looking for individuals working in the area of brain health and dementia who have great ideas, enthusiasm and leadership potential.
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Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health Fellowship
Aim and Benefits of Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health Fellowship
- Curriculum
- Fellows at both sites participate in an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on brain health, dementia, and health equity. Learning is grounded in lived experiences of people with dementia and includes case-based and experiential components. Fellows develop skills in communication, research design, leadership, and advocacy—preparing them to become transformative leaders in brain health.
- 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 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.
- Becoming an Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health is the beginning of a lifelong fellowship. Graduates join a global community of Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health while also becoming part of the broader Atlantic Fellows network, connecting with leaders from across the world who are advancing equity in diverse fields. These lifelong relationships foster collaboration, shared learning, and collective action, with each fellow contributing their unique experience and expertise to strengthen the community.
Requirements for Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health Fellowship Qualification
A typical Atlantic Fellow engages across disciplines, breaks down traditional barriers, and is committed to resolving issues around the inequities in brain health and dementia around the world.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered:
- Willingness and availability to complete a year of fellowship training: in-person at Trinity (Ireland) or through the global hybrid program at UCSF (United States).
- Proficiency in English.
- Completion of a field-specific terminal degree or equivalent professional training.
- Ability to travel internationally as required.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health Fellowship
Important Dates
- July 1, 2026 - Applications open
- November 2, 2026 - Applications close at 11:59 PM GMT
- January 2027 - Invitations to interview
- February 2027 - Final decisions
Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
November 2, 2026How to Apply
Applicants may apply to only one fellowship site per application cycle. We encourage you to review both programs carefully and choose the site that best aligns with your professional goals, availability, and preferred learning format. While both programs share the same mission, values, and commitment to advancing brain health equity, they offer different learning experiences.
For more information, kindly visit GBHI Fellowship webpage.
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