Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health

GBHI is committed to the development of a global community of leaders working to advance brain health and equity. The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program is at the heart of this approach, providing training, mentorship, and support to emerging leaders in brain health.

Through the fellowship program at GBHI at Trinity, fellows develop the knowledge, skills, and values needed to act as change-makers, applying a life-course, equity-informed approach to brain health, engaging with communities, and supporting evidence-informed change in policy and practice.

Eligibility Criteria

A typical Atlantic Fellow 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 (Minimum Requirements)

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered:

• Willingness and availability to complete a year of fellowship training: in-person at Trinity (Ireland) or through the global hybrid program at UCSF (United States).
• Proficiency in English.
• Completion of a field-specific terminal degree or equivalent professional training.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Tips for a Successful Application

• Long-term commitment to the values, mission, and goals of the program, including a potential pilot project following the fellowship year.
• The ability to bring creative and relevant projects to fruition.
• Ideas that could transform brain health in communities facing barriers to health and opportunity.

Regional Support

Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health come from across the globe and are expected to have a meaningful impact in their home communities once the fellowship training year is complete. To help ensure success, Atlantic Fellows must have regional support and mentorship in the communities where they hope to make impact. Applicants will be asked to outline in their applications who their regional mentors will be and how they will help them be transformative in their home country. We know that mentorship can mean different things to different people and in different places, so please read more about mentorship for further information.

Education and Training

Applicants from all disciplines and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. They should have a strong foundation of experience and expertise and be ready to advance meaningful and impactful work. Applicants should complete the highest degree and associated training they wish to obtain in their particular field. This includes but is not limited to competitive applicants who have:

• Artists or other creative professionals: A portfolio, an interest in improving the lives of people living with dementia and their care partners, a public platform to showcase their portfolio.
• Physicians: Completed an MD, residency and other fellowship specialties, have an interest in improving clinical practice.
• Researchers: Completed a PhD and postdoctoral training, have an interest in generating and distributing knowledge to advance the field of brain health and dementia prevention.
• Innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and other professionals: Developed significant expertise in their field and track record of achievement.

Application Process

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

1. Online application
2. Resume or curriculum vitae
3. Statements of Purpose: Applicants will be required to write thoughtful and succinct responses related to their interest in the program and future goals.
4. 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.
• Therefore, at least one letter of reference should be from a current employer, institution, organization or group you have engaged with previously. We expect this letter to articulate support for the application and specifically address the applicant’s leadership potential. In addition, these letters should demonstrate a long-term commitment to supporting the applicant and their work after completion of the Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants are advised to request letters of support from their letter writers early. Applicants are responsible for contacting their preferred letter writers directly and must confirm:

• They are willing to write a letter and can submit it online by the noted deadline.
• Their correct email address which is required for this application form.
• They understand the Letters of Support: Guidelines for Writers.

Letter writers will receive an automated email with a link to submit their letter after applicants submit their application.

Applications will be considered incomplete unless all required materials have been submitted. 

Each application component is important and evaluated thoroughly.

The program is conducted in English. Applications must be submitted in English. 

After interviews have concluded, selected applicants will be required to submit official transcripts for further evaluation. Detailed instructions will be provided at that stage of the application process.

Information Webinars

Recordings of our previous webinars provide an overview of the fellowship for prospective applicants. 

Trinity Applicant Webinar | Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health
Thursday, July 30, 2026
4:00–5:00 PM (UTC+1) | 8:00–9:00 AM (PDT)

Save the date—registration details coming soon.

FAQs & Resources

If you have a question which hasn’t been answered in our fellowship application webpages and webinars, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions 

If you still can’t find what you need, please email us at:  

GBHI at Trinity: GBHIApply@tcd.ie

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Thank you for your interest in joining a community dedicated to advancing brain health and creating a healthier future for all. 

Applications for the 2027–28 fellowship cycle open on July 1, 2026. The application form will be available soon. If you have any questions, please contact GBHIApply@tcd.ie.