Deadline: September 19, 2025.

Join a diverse community of over 260+ Atlantic Fellows from over 60 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 fairer, healthier, and more inclusive societies.

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.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health come from across the globe and are expected to have a meaningful impact in their home communities once the fellowship training year is complete. To help ensure success, Atlantic Fellows must have regional support and mentorship in the communities where they hope to make impact.
2. Applicants will be asked to outline in their applications who their regional mentors will be and how they will help them be transformative in their home country. 
3. Applicants from all disciplines and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. They should have a strong foundation of experience and expertise and be ready to advance meaningful and impactful work. Applicants should complete the highest degree and associated training they wish to obtain in their particular field. This includes but is not limited to competitive applicants who have: A. Artists or other creative professionals: A portfolio, an interest in improving the lives of people living with dementia and their care partners, a public platform to showcase their portfolio. B. Physicians: Completed an MD, residency and other fellowship specialties, have an interest in improving clinical practice. C. Researchers: Completed a PhD and postdoctoral training, have an interest in generating and distributing knowledge to advance the field of brain health and dementia prevention. D. Innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and other professionals: Developed significant expertise in their field and track record of achievement.

BENEFITS

1. Fellows participate in interdisciplinary sessions on brain health, dementia, and health equity and gain insights into the lived experiences of people with dementia through observational, case-based, and experiential learning. They develop skills to enhance their ability to secure funding, improve public speaking, and effectively disseminate ideas. Plus, fellows receive leadership training to prepare them to become transformative influences on brain health worldwide.
2. 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.
3. Becoming an Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at GBHI 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.

SELECTION CRITERIA

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.

Expectations of Applicants

• Willingness and availability to complete 12 months of education in residence, full-time, in San Francisco, USA or Dublin, Ireland.
• Long-term commitment to the values, mission, and goals of the program, including a potential pilot project following the fellowship year.
• The ability to bring creative and relevant projects to fruition.
• Ideas that could transform the global brain health environment in vulnerable communities. 
• Proficiency in English.
• Successful completion of field-specific terminal degree and associated training as applicable.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

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