Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health

Benefits & funding

• GBHI at Trinity: fellows are employed for the fellowship year and receive a salary; the amount and all other terms are set out in a contract of employment issued before the fellowship starts. Fellows arrange their own accommodation in Dublin.
• GBHI at UCSF: no cost-of-living stipend while fellows are based in their home community, but all required program travel, accommodation and learning materials are covered, and fellows receive a stipend for living expenses during the residential period at UCSF.
• Mentorship, career development and academic supervision from GBHI faculty throughout the year, plus access to Trinity research centres and teaching hospitals or to UCSF clinical rounds, seminars, laboratory meetings and trials.
• Certificate in Equity in Brain Health from UCSF or Trinity on completion.
• GBHI runs Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders of up to USD 25,000 to start a project in a fellow’s home community — a separate application, not part of the fellowship offer.
• Lifelong fellowship: membership of the Atlantic Fellows community continues after the program year ends.

Eligibility

• Open worldwide; no nationality or residency requirement. Current fellows come from more than 65 countries. A separate partnership route with the Fondation Alzheimer is reserved for French citizens.
• Completion of a field-specific terminal degree or equivalent professional training. GBHI asks that applicants have finished the highest level of training or education they intend to pursue in their field; no minimum degree level is set.
• Work in or alongside brain health and dementia, with leadership potential. Physicians, nurses, neuroscientists, psychologists, epidemiologists, public health professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, advocates, community leaders, writers and artists are all invited.
• English proficiency is required; no international language certificate is asked for.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Trinity applicants commit to a full-time year (about 39 hours a week) in Dublin and must identify regional mentorship support in their home community; separate application routes exist for PhD holders and for other applicants.
• One site only per application cycle. Late applications are not accepted, deferrals are not granted, and unsuccessful applicants may apply again in a later cycle.
• No age limit and no minimum years of work experience are stated.

Application process

1. 1
   Choose one site — GBHI at Trinity (in-person, Dublin) or GBHI at UCSF (global hybrid) — because only one application per cycle is allowed.
2. 2
   Join an information webinar if one is scheduled; Trinity held one on 30 July 2026 for the 2027–28 cycle.
3. 3
   Complete the online application form for that site: the Trinity routes run through the Trinity recruitment portal, the UCSF route through the Atlantic Institute application form.
4. 4
   Attach a CV or résumé and the statements of purpose covering interest in the fellowship, leadership experience and future goals.
5. 5
   Supply two letters of support or reference contacts; UCSF asks that at least one come from the current employer or institution.
6. 6
   Wait for review — interviews are by invitation only and every applicant is notified by email.
7. 7
   Provide official transcripts at the final stage if invited.

Program timeline

1. 2027–28 applications open at both sites

   Jul 1, 2026

2. Trinity information webinar (16:00–17:00 UTC+1)

   Jul 30, 2026

3. Trinity application deadline (12:00 Irish time)

   Sep 18, 2026

4. UCSF application deadline (23:59 GMT)

   Nov 2, 2026

5. UCSF interview invitations

   2027-01

6. UCSF final decisions

   2027-02

7. 2027 late August

   Trinity fellowship year begins (GBHI states the program begins in late August each year)