The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity 2026 is now accepting applications. This one-year global fellowship at the George Washington University Health Workforce Institute in Washington, DC, is open to applicants worldwide.

The program will develop and support a network of global, multidisciplinary leaders with the technical knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to advance health equity in their organizations and communities. Fellows will be chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to health equity and leadership potential.

Key Details

• Organized by: Atlantic Fellows
• Host University: George Washington University
• Number of opportunities: 20 (10 US resident fellows and 10 International fellows)
• Informational webinar: March 13, 2025
• Application closes: April 10, 2025
• First round interviews: June 2025
• Second round interviews: July 2025
• Result Notification: August 2025

Program Timeline: 

• Program launch and initial convening: January 26 – February 6, 2026
• Semester 1 online learning: February -May 2026
• Mid-year convening: June 2026
• Semester 2 online learning: July – October 2026
• Final convening: November 2026

Fellowship Costs Coverage

These are the details of the Fellowship benefits:

• The fellows are expected to remain employed during the fellowship.
• All educational experiences and travel expenses are covered.
• In-person convenings paid for by Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity.
• Fellows do not receive a stipend.
• However, they can apply leadership lessons in real-life scenarios.

Who Can Apply?

Individuals who meet the following criteria can apply for the Atlantic Fellows Program for Health Equity:

• Fellows must be in early to mid-career
• Aspiring global leaders in health disparity elimination
• Early to mid-career professionals
• Active in health-related work
• In or aspiring to leadership roles
• Open to diverse perspectives
• Team-oriented and collaborative

Program Expectations

• Attend in-person convenings (4-week commitment)
• Engage in biweekly online classes, coaching, peer mentoring, and team-based learning (12-16 hours/month)
• Proficiency in English required
• All travel and educational expenses covered by the program

Application Requirements

Please prepare these documents in advance:

How do you apply for the Atlantic Fellows Program for Health Equity?

Eligible and interested individuals can apply online through the link below.

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Selection Criteria

Applicants are selected based on the following criteria:

• Statement of interest strength, including past accomplishments demonstrating a strong commitment to health equity
• The standard of the project proposal
• Recommendation strength
• Employer letter of support
• Interview result (s)

For more information about the Atlantic Fellows Program, please visit the Atlantic Fellows website or read the FAQs. 

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