Call for Applications: 2027/2028 Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health Program at the Global Brain Health Institute

Application Deadlines:  November 2, 2026

About the Fellowship

Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health Program. The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), based at Trinity College Dublin and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is now accepting applications for the 2027–2028 Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program. The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program brings together experienced professionals from diverse disciplines who are committed to advancing brain health equity through leadership, collaboration, research, and innovation. Designed for emerging leaders, the fellowship provides education, mentorship, leadership development, and lifelong global connections. Fellows strengthen their expertise while learning alongside clinicians, researchers, artists, public health professionals, policymakers, educators, and advocates from around the world.

Fellowship Highlights

• Year-long fellowship at either the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in the United States or at Trinity College Dublin (Trinity) in Ireland
• Access to a network of world-class researchers, clinicians, artists, and policy makers for career-duration collaborations
• Values-based program enriched by the unique aspects and expertise of our two sites
• Curriculum that develops an equity-informed understanding of brain health and dementia, drawing on clinical, scientific, and humanities expertise
• Observational and case-based learning in clinical and community settings
• Leadership development and skills training
• Competitively awarded funding opportunities through the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders program support projects aimed at improving brain health outcomes in fellows’ home communities
• Intensive mentoring to guide fellows in the development of their projects, career, and leadership
• Academic recognition through Certificate in Equity in Brain Health awarded by UCSF or Trinity
• Part of the global community of Atlantic Fellows programs to advance fairer, healthier, and more inclusive societies

Fellowship Benefits

• 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 interprofessional and interdisciplinary nature of the program encourages collaborations across sectors, and each fellow contributes greatly to the cohort through sharing their experience and expertise.

Application Timeline

• Trinity College Dublin Application Deadline: September 18, 2026
• University of California, San Francisco Application Deadline: November 2, 2026

The fellowship begins in late August 2027.

How to Apply

Application Link: Click here to apply

Why This Fellowship Matters

Brain health and dementia are among the most pressing global health challenges of our time, yet access to care, research, and support is deeply inequitable across regions and communities. The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program addresses this gap by developing a global network of leaders who are equipped to advance brain health equity in their home communities. For experienced professionals from diverse disciplines including clinicians, researchers, public health professionals, policymakers, educators, artists, and advocates this fellowship offers:

• A year-long immersive program at a world-leading institution (UCSF or Trinity College Dublin)
• Interdisciplinary learning and collaboration with peers from around the world
• Mentorship and career development support
• Up to $25,000 in pilot funding for projects in home communities
• Lifelong membership in a global network of Atlantic Fellows

If you are committed to advancing brain health equity and are ready to take your leadership to the next level, this fellowship offers a transformative opportunity.

For More Information: Visit the Official Global Brain Health Institute Page