Applications for the 2027–28 Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health cohort at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) are now open.
Please review the eligibility requirements, application materials, and important dates before submitting your application.
Application deadline
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
11:59 p.m. GMT (3:59 p.m. PST)
Apply to the Fellowship at UCSF
Eligibility
We welcome applications from experienced professionals from a wide range of disciplines who are committed to advancing brain health equity and reducing the impact of dementia. Competitive applicants have demonstrated leadership experience, a collaborative approach, and a desire to create meaningful change in their communities.
Applicants must:
- Hold a terminal degree or equivalent professional training
- Demonstrate English proficiency
- Be available to participate in the full year-long global hybrid fellowship
- Participate in required online learning, international in-person workshops, and the residential learning experience at UCSF
- Be able to travel internationally as required
Professionals from many fields have joined the fellowship, including medicine, nursing, neuroscience, psychology, public health, engineering, policymaking, journalism, entrepreneurship, the arts, education, and community leadership.
Choosing a fellowship site
Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health complete their fellowship at one of two sites: UCSF or Trinity College Dublin.
While both programs share the same mission and commitment to advancing brain health equity, they offer different learning experiences.
- UCSF: Global hybrid model with interactive online learning, international in-person workshops, and a required residential learning experience at UCSF.
- Trinity College Dublin: Full-time, in-person fellowship based in Dublin.
Applicants may apply to only one fellowship site during each application cycle. Review both programs carefully and choose the site that best aligns with your professional goals, availability, and preferred learning format.
Application materials
A complete application includes:
- Online application
- Résumé or curriculum vitae
- Personal statements
- Two letters of support
At least one letter of support should come from a current employer, institution, organization, or professional collaborator who can speak to your experience and leadership potential.
Applicants are also asked to identify a regional mentor who can support their leadership development during and after the fellowship. Regional mentors help fellows connect their fellowship experience to local priorities, partnerships, and opportunities for impact.
Applicants should contact their letter writers early to ensure all materials are submitted before the application deadline.
All application materials must be submitted in English. Applications are considered complete only after all required materials have been received.
Applicants invited to the final stage of the selection process may be asked to provide official transcripts.
Selection process
Applications are reviewed through a competitive selection process.
Selected applicants will be invited to interview. Interviews are by invitation only, and all applicants will be notified of their application status by email.
Information webinar
Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend an information webinar to learn more about the fellowship, hear from faculty and alumni, and ask questions about the application process.
UCSF Applicant Webinar
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
8–9 a.m. PDT
A recording of the previous application webinar is also available.
Frequently asked questions
For answers to common questions about eligibility, application requirements, regional mentors, and the selection process, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you still need assistance, please contact the admissions team.
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Equal opportunity
The University of California is committed to equal opportunity in admissions, academic programs, and employment. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or veteran status. For more information, read the full UC Anti-Discrimination Policy