Atlantic Fellows at LSE 2027–28: Fully Funded Fellowship

Applications are open for the 2027–28 Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science. This fully funded fellowship invites experienced people working to reduce inequality to deepen their knowledge, develop their practice and join an international community. The deadline is 11 January 2027 at 17:00 GMT, as confirmed in the official 2027–28 announcement.

Who is the fellowship designed for?

AFSEE welcomes people from around the world, including activists, policymakers, researchers, artists, practitioners and movement-builders. Relevant work can address economic injustice, environmental justice, labour, housing, education, rights or other dimensions of social and economic inequality.

The programme is based at LSE’s International Inequalities Institute. Its combination of academic learning and practical experience makes it relevant to applicants who want to examine why inequality persists and strengthen the approaches they use to challenge it.

Choose between two tracks

The active fellowship year offers two pathways:

Residential: spend the academic year in London, undertake the MSc in Inequalities and Social Science, and participate in the fellowship’s shared learning modules.
Non-residential: remain based in your home and professional context, develop a practice-based project, and attend the required online and in-person modules. Successful participants receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Economic Equity.

Both tracks involve substantial learning and participation. Non-residential applicants should therefore plan for attendance, preparation and project work alongside existing responsibilities.

Funding and benefits

AFSEE describes both tracks as fully funded. Its current programme information lists tuition, living-cost support and relevant travel and immigration costs for residential fellows. Non-residential support covers the certificate, module-related travel and accommodation, visa fees, and support for the fellowship project. Applicants should review the current track-specific funding terms before accepting an offer.

Participants learn alongside people with different experiences of inequality, with contributions from academics and practitioners. The programme uses discussion, group work and practical reflection to connect new ideas to participants’ own contexts.

Support continues after the active year. The Senior Fellowship programme includes further learning, community activities, collaboration and opportunities to apply for additional support. Graduates also join the wider community connecting the seven Atlantic Fellows programmes.

Eligibility and selection

Applicants for both tracks need at least seven years of relevant experience and must meet LSE’s English-language requirements. Residential applicants must also qualify for admission to the associated MSc. The selection guidance places importance on experience, future impact, commitment, reflection and collaborative approaches. AFSEE particularly encourages applicants from the Global South and historically underrepresented communities.

How to apply

Review the two tracks and choose the one that fits your learning goals and practical circumstances.
Use LSE’s Graduate Application System through the official AFSEE application page.
Prepare your CV, statement of academic purpose and required educational documentation.
Nominate two referees and ensure their references arrive by the specified reference deadline.
Complete the submission before the closing time.

The application instructions explain that applicants do not need to take an English-language test before submitting. They also warn that incomplete applications will not be considered. Request transcripts and references early, particularly because the application period includes the year-end holiday break.

Deadline: 11 January 2027 at 17:00 GMT. Start with the official application guidance.

Application status checked on 14 October 2026.