The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has opened applications for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) program for the 2027–2028 academic year. This fully funded fellowship is designed for professionals with at least seven years of experience addressing systemic social and economic inequalities. Supported by a £64 million, 20-year commitment from Atlantic Philanthropies, the program aims to build a global community of 400 fellows. LSE states that participants come from around the world, with no restrictive list of eligible jurisdictions published.
Applications are accepted from October 7, 2026, until January 11, 2027, at 17:00 GMT (22:00 Astana time).
Fellowship Benefits and Coverage
The program is designated as fully funded. However, the exact breakdown of covered expenditures—such as tuition, residential stipends, and international travel allowances—is not itemized on the public admissions page. Prospective applicants are encouraged to confirm specific financial coverage with the AFSEE admissions team prior to submission.
Two distinct tracks are offered:
- Residential track: Fellows complete the full-time, one-year MSc in Inequalities and Social Science at LSE in London;
- Non-residential track: Fellows earn a Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Economic Equity through modular coursework without full-time relocation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum of seven years of professional experience in social justice or inequality-related fields for both tracks;
- English language proficiency meeting LSE graduate requirements (test scores may be submitted post-selection if applicable);
- For the residential track, fulfilling standard academic entrance requirements for the MSc in Inequalities and Social Science.
Formal undergraduate degree requirements are flexible: the application instructions accept official academic transcripts or documentation confirming the candidate’s non-degree pathway.
Required Application Materials
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Statement of academic purpose detailing research and policy focus;
- Academic transcripts or confirmation of non-traditional academic background;
- Two professional or academic letters of recommendation, submitted prior to the referee deadline.
All materials must be submitted through the LSE Graduate Application System. Incomplete files will not be reviewed.
Conditions and Considerations
- Kazakhstan citizens are eligible under the open international criteria, as no geographic restrictions are specified.
- The residential track entails 12 months in London, requiring a UK Student Visa.
- Application fee requirements are not listed on the fellowship portal.
Selection Timeline
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to online interviews before final selection by the LSE admissions committee.
Key Dates
- January 11, 2027 (22:00 Astana time): Application deadline;
- Mid-March 2027: Interview notifications;
- Mid-April 2027: Final admissions offers;
- Mid-July 2027: Launch of the 2027–2028 fellowship cohort.
Terms verified on October 12, 2026.
