Do you want to challenge inequality? Do you want to bring about progressive social change and learn from other talented people trying to do the same, understand how the best research can inform your thinking, and gain the confidence and strength to help to make a difference?
Please apply to our Atlantic Fellows programme. Our Fellowships are designed to nurture and support future leaders in challenging inequalities. We need fresh thinking. You will want to share your passion and commitment and learn from the experiences of other Fellows in different places and contexts.
Applications are now open for the Atlantic Fellows programme
Please download and complete both the application form for the relevant Fellowship track and the financial information form.
Atlantic Residential Fellowship application form
Atlantic Non-Residential Fellowship application form
Financial information form
Please send your completed application form, financial information form, a copy of your CV/resume and copy of your university transcripts, to afp@lse.ac.uk
The final deadline for applications for the Atlantic Residential Fellowships and the Atlantic Non-Residential Fellowships is 31 January 2017.
If you would like to discuss your application or the programme in more detail, you can contact the Initial Programme Director, Prof Mike Savage. In order to ensure we can best direct your queries, please send all questions to afp@lse.ac.uk.
Further information about the three AFp tracks is available at the bottom of this page.
At the International Inequalities Institute we are committed to nurturing:
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A sustained and strong group of future leaders working to change policy, practice and public dialogue in a way that leads to greater opportunity for socio-economic equality and stronger participatory democracies. You will be challenging the growth of inequality, and sensitive to innovations and ideas to assist with developing radical new approaches.
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An Informed and diverse leadership within influential organisations and in government. You will be sensitive to the pervasiveness of inequalities issues and will seek to spread awareness and ensure that organisations and governments seek to work more effectively to alleviate these inequalities.
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Informed, powerful cultural narratives which promote political action to improve equity and fairness. You will seek to influence political debate by using key research, and will challenge attempts to deny or misrepresent the scale and nature of the problems.
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Changes in policy and practice to enable greater equality, opportunity and outcomes for all. You will recognise successful initiatives to address inequality and will seek to bring them to wider attention across different communities. You will act as advocates of disadvantaged communities.
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A new generation of academic leaders, producing high quality research outputs that draw on insights from related disciplines and take those back into their work.
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Improved channels for research results to be made relevant to those who can use and apply them.
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Specific solutions and innovative practical approaches to problems that reinforce inequalities or act as barriers to potential solutions.
If these are your values, and you want to be a future change maker to redress inequalities, then please consider applying to be an Atlantic Fellow at the International Inequalities Institute.
You can apply for three different kinds of Fellowships:
Atlantic Residential Fellows
You will complete the 1 year MSc in Inequalities and Social Science (MISS), at LSE, comprising core interdisciplinary training in different approaches to inequality, specialist courses (including methodological training), and produce a research report on a topic relating to challenge inequality.
You will participate in the activities of the whole programme, including contact with Non-Residential Fellows at the Summer School, and the continuing Atlantic Fellows alumni network. You will be working alongside Fellows from various disciplines, contributing to discussions that will explore innovative approaches to tackling inequalities.
At the start and end of your experience you will meet members of your own and other cohorts at our Annual Conference.
You will be supported by a group of academic Mentors during your programme.
The Residential fellowship will pay all of your fees (either overseas or UK/EEA fees), a stipend of £15,000 and expenses for attendance at Atlantic Fellowship events.
Is the Residential Fellowship right for me?
The Residential Fellowship will be suitable for you if you have spent time (around ten years) in a professional, activist or campaigning career and have considerable real-world experience of challenging inequality.
You will probably have a good undergraduate degree which you want to expand by studying for an MSc degree. You will need to apply for, and be accepted to, the MSc in Inequalities and Social Science at LSE.
We are keen to support applicants who do not otherwise have the resources to fund MSc studies, especially those from developing nations. You should try to establish your financial need for support in studying for this MSc in your application.
You will be committed to advancing efforts to improve policies and practice in inequalities issues. You must want to develop and communicate a vision of a successful society; and promote continued learning to inform dynamic improvements to society’s challenges.
Atlantic Non-Residential Fellows
This is an 18 month non-residential programme consisting of a three week summer school, week-long short courses, and project work.
Your induction will take place at the major International Inequalities Institute Annual Conference in early June where you will meet with other Atlantic Fellows.
You will attend a two week Summer School at LSE which will deliver core interdisciplinary training with a highly practical component supporting Fellows to elaborate real world strategies.
You will also participate in several additional week-long residential courses at the LSE and at partner institutions elsewhere in the world (such as the University of Cape Town).
Non-Residential Fellows will also complete a practical project, carried out in teams and with external partners of the programme.
You will participate in the activities of the whole programme, including the continuing Atlantic Fellows alumni network. You will be working alongside Fellows from various disciplines, contributing to discussions that will explore innovative approaches to tackling inequalities.
You will receive Mentor support throughout.
The Non-Residential Fellowship will pay for your travel, and provide an allowance of £150 per day to cover accommodation and meals whilst attending summer schools and short courses.
Is the non-residential Atlantic Fellowship right for me?
You will probably have an undergraduate degree, though this is not necessary.
You will usually have spent time (around ten years) in a professional, activist or campaigning career and have considerable real-world experience of challenging inequality, but you are unable to commit to a year-long MSc programme.
Your studies may have been limited in the past by financial hardship (if so you should seek to demonstrate this in your application).
We are keen to support applicants living in the global south (and some of these Non-Residential Fellowships will be based at the University of Cape Town), though people living in any part of the world are welcome to apply.
You will be committed to expanding your understanding of how to struggle against inequality and you will want to work with like-minded Fellows, teachers and mentors to enhance your knowledge and boost your confidence and skills.
Atlantic Visiting Fellows
The programme will be focused on creating high profile advances in both academic understanding and in developing practical responses to the challenge of inequality.
Teams of 3-4 Visiting Fellows will work alongside each other during 3-9 month residencies at the III.
We anticipate this programme will appeal to groups of 4 senior academics and established practitioners.
As well as outputs for publication, you will present the results of their work in workshops at the Annual Conference, and will interact with the residential and non-residential Fellows at the III during their residency, such as at the Summer School.
Further announcement about the Atlantic Visiting Fellows scheme and how to apply will be made shortly.