2023/2024 Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health Program at the Global Brain Health Institute.

The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program at GBHI offers cutting-edge training, networking opportunities, and support to up-and-coming leaders who are committed to enhancing brain health and lessening the effects of dementia both locally and globally. It is one of seven global Atlantic Fellows programs aimed at fostering more inclusive, fair, and healthy societies.

Join a multicultural group of over 170 Atlantic Fellows from 46 nations who are committed to defending the mental health of the world’s aging population.

Requirements

• The program is for people 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.
• Furthermore, the ideal fellow is someone who engages across disciplines, breaks down traditional barriers, and is committed to resolving issues around the inequities in brain health and dementia around the world.

Eligibility Criteria/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
• 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
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

Where

Atlantic Fellows at GBHI join the full-time, residential program for 12 months at either the University of California, San Francisco (USA) or Trinity College Dublin (Ireland). This is a paid fellowship.

Curriculum

• Fellows engage in interdisciplinary learning sessions related to brain health, dementia, and health equity including: neuroscience, health economics, social determinants of health, health policy, etc.
• Through observational, case-based and experiential learning fellows gain insight into the lived experience of people with dementia in clinical and community-based settings, and engage in projects aimed at advancing brain health.
• Fellows will develop skills that can help them succeed in acquiring funding for their future work, and improve public speaking and other forms of dissemination of ideas.
• Fellows receive leadership training aimed at setting them up to be a transformative influence on brain health around the world.
• Learn more about the approach to learning and program structure.

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 at GBHI doesn’t end upon completion of the program

Application Procedure

Applications are competitively reviewed and select applicants will be invited to interview. Interviews are by invitation only. All applicants are notified of their interview status by email.

Application Components

• Online application
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Statements of Purpose
  • Applicants will be required to write thoughtful and succinct responses related to their interest in the program and future goals.
• Two letters of support
  • Letters are required to demonstrate regional commitment to an applicant’s success. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate leadership potential and have a support network beyond the Global Brain Health Institute. Specifically, GBHI seeks applicants with robust support networks committed to the future career and ambition of the applicant upon return to the Atlantic Fellow’s home community. These support networks may include current and past partners, institutions, organizations, employers and groups.

Timeline:

Timeline

Note that all times are based on Dublin, Ireland local time (IST, GMT + 1).