AI-4AI Academic Research Fellowship - Cohort 2

About this event

Africa's future in Artificial Intelligence depends on researchers who can solve African problems through world-class research.

Applications are now open for the AI-4AI Academic Research Fellowship - Cohort 2, a six-month program designed to prepare aspiring African AI researchers for graduate study, academic publication, and impactful research careers.

If you're passionate about AI research and ready to commit to mentorship, independent guided research, and producing tangible research outputs, this fellowship is for you. Interested in applying? Here what you need to know:

Professional Membership is required: You must be an AI-4AI Professional Member to be considered for the Academic Research Fellowship.

Annual membership fee: $16

Selection for cohort 2 is not guaranteed: Becoming a Professional Member makes you eligible for consideration, but it does not guarantee selection for Cohort 2. Eligible applicants who are not selected for this cohort will be considered for subsequent cohorts.

Application deadline: 7 November 2026.
Ready to take the next step in your AI research journey? Become a Professional Member and apply today!

PS: Cohort 2 has a limited number of available slots. Applicants who are not selected for Cohort 2 will be considered for placement in subsequent fellowship cohorts.

Please note that submitting the Expression of Interest form does not constitute an application for the fellowship. To be considered, you must complete the full fellowship application process.