Atlas Corps 2022 Professional Development Program

Published: 26 May 2022

Atlas Corps invites social change leaders from around the world to apply for our 12-month US-based and 14-month Blended In-Person Fellowships in the United States and the Virtual Leadership Institute starting in late 2022 and 2023.

The Atlas Corps In-Person Fellowship is a 12 month leadership development program in the United States for the world’s top social change leaders. Fellows serve full-time with Host Organizations to develop leadership skills and learn effective practices through the Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab professional development series and networking opportunities with other Fellows.

12-month In-Person Fellowship in the U.S.

The Atlas Corps In-Person Fellowship is a 12 month leadership development program in the United States for the world’s top social change leaders. Fellows serve full-time with Host Organizations to develop leadership skills and learn effective practices through the Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab professional development series and networking opportunities with other Fellows.

Blended (Remote and US-based) 14-Month Fellowship

The Blended Fellowship combines virtual service from Fellows’ home countries with service in the United States, along with in-person and virtual training through our Global Leadership Lab.

The total length of the Blended Fellowship (including the remote and in-person components) is typically 14 months but can be extended by agreement of the Fellow and Host.

Virtual Leadership Institute

The Atlas Corps Virtual Leadership Institute is an online learning community for global social change leaders based on the established Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab. Participants, known as Atlas Corps Scholars, enhance their professional skills, build their global networks, and prepare for leadership in their home communities.

Atlas Corps Professional Development Program

Requirements for Atlas Corps Professional Development Program

• Two or more years of full-time professional experience;
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
• English proficiency (oral, writing, reading);
• Age 35 or younger;
• Commitment to addressing critical social issues in your country or region.

Additional requirements for the 12-month US-based or 14-month Blended Fellowship in the United States:

•  Commitment to return to your home country after the 12-month US-based or 14-month Blended Fellowship;
• Commitment to living on a basic stipend that only covers food, shared housing, and local transportation;
• Received a COVID-19 Vaccine approved by the World Health Organization by the program start date;
• Citizens from most countries (except the U.S.) are eligible to apply to the Fellowship.

Additional requirements for the Virtual Leadership Institute:

• Technological capacity to participate in video calls (1-2 per month);
•  Availability to commit to 2-3 hours of online activity and assignments per week for 8 months.
•  Citizens from every country are eligible to apply, but certain special initiatives are only open to citizens of select countries.

Application Documents

The Fellowship application also requires additional attachments:

A. An official transcript or diploma from previously attended universities.

B. Two Recommendations: Applicants are required to submit contact information for at least two recommenders who know them in a professional capacity. Applicants will need to send their requests directly through the application system. Their recommenders will receive an email that asks for a recommendation.

Application Deadline

How to Apply