Be a Force for Brain Health Equity — Applications Now Open

Be a Force for Brain Health Equity

Applications Now Open for 2027–2028

A member of Atlantic Fellow Prabha Shrestha's research team conducts a community interview with an older adult in rural Nepal as part of a GBHI Pilot Award project.

Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health

The Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), based at Trinity College Dublin (Trinity) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), invites applications for the 2027–2028 Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program.

Designed for emerging leaders committed to advancing brain health equity, the fellowship offers innovative education, mentorship, leadership development, and lifelong global connections. We welcome experienced professionals from diverse fields—including clinical practice, research, public health, policy, technology, education, the arts, and the social sciences—who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to creating meaningful change.

As an Atlantic Fellow, you'll deepen your expertise, expand your global network, and join a lifelong community working to improve brain health around the world.

Application Deadlines:

Trinity: September 18, 2026
UCSF: November 2, 2026

Fellowship Starts:

Late August 2027

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Atlantic 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.
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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.

View Fellow Profiles

Upcoming Information Sessions

Join us for two virtual sessions to learn more about the fellowship program at GBHI at Trinity and UCSF, ask questions, and hear first-hand from Atlantic Fellows about their experiences.

Trinity Applicant Webinar

Thursday July 30

4PM GMT + 1 | 8AM PDT

UCSF Applicant Webinar

Tuesday, August 11

4PM GMT + 1 | 8AM PDT

Our Fellowship Sites

Atlantic Fellows complete fellowship training at either Trinity or UCSF. Explore the GBHI fellowship sites below to see which best fits your goals and interests.

EXPLORE TRINITY

Founded in 1592, Trinity is Ireland’s leading university, renowned for its rich history and cutting-edge research. Focused on a life-course approach to brain health, it addresses the inequities and social determinants of dementia risk, driving crucial change in public health and society.

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EXPLORE UCSF

UCSF is one of the world's premier health sciences universities at the forefront of breakthroughs in the understanding, treatment, and prevention of neurodegenerative disorders. It offers top-ranked training in life sciences and health professions and provides world-class patient care.

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Questions?

If you don’t find the answer in the links above, the teams at our two fellowship sites are happy to help.

Contact GBHI Trinity

Contact GBHI UCSF

Additional Fellowship Opportunities (France)

French citizens can apply for the French Fondation Alzheimer Atlantic Fellow Partnership Training Opportunity which aims to empower medical researchers and clinicians committed to Alzheimer’s disease and global change.

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