12-Month Paid Fellowship in Brain Health: Apply Now

About the role

The Global Brain Health Institute offers a 12-month fellowship for leaders in diverse fields to enhance global brain health and tackle dementia, emphasizing education, collaboration, and innovative projects. Japheth Sirima 18th August 2025 3 minutes read 0 comments

Overview

The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program at the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) trains and supports emerging leaders worldwide to improve brain health and reduce dementia's impact locally and globally. Open to professionals from diverse fields—such as medicine, arts, sciences, policy, journalism, and community practice—the program seeks individuals with strong ideas, enthusiasm, and leadership potential in brain health and dementia.

Expectations of Applicants

• Willingness and availability to complete 12 months of education in residence, full-time, in San Francisco, USA or Dublin, Ireland.
• 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 the global brain health environment in vulnerable communities.
• Proficiency in English.
• Successful completion of field-specific terminal degree and associated training as applicable.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Fellowship Highlights

• Undertake a 12-month, full-time, paid fellowship based at GBHI at Trinity College Dublin (Trinity) in Ireland or University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in the United States.
• Connect with world-class fellows, faculty, and staff for career-long collaborations in research, clinical practice, and policymaking.
• Study an interdisciplinary curriculum of neurology, health economics, epidemiology, law and ethics, leadership, health policy, creativity, and research.
• Foster leadership abilities through tailored development programs and hands-on skills training.
• Observe and participate in clinical cases to gain practical insights.
• Apply for competitively awarded funds for pilot projects.
• Achieve academic distinction with the prestigious Certificate in Equity in Brain Health awarded by UCSF or Trinity.
• Engage with a global community of seven Atlantic Fellows programs to promote fairer, healthier, and more inclusive societies.

Benefits

• Develop skills to enhance ability to secure funding, improve public speaking, and effectively disseminate ideas.
• Receive leadership training to prepare to become transformative influences on brain health worldwide.
• Career Development and Pilot funding of up to $25,000.
• Lifelong Fellowship.

Application Components

• Online application
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Statements of Purpose
• Two letters of support

How to Apply

Fill the form in the link below: atlanticinstitute.tfaforms.net/4821562

For more information visit GBHI official website on the link below: Fellowship Opportunities at GBHI, University of California, San Francisco | Global Brain Health Institute