Code for Africa (CfA) AI Ethics
Application Deadline: 30th March 2026
Applications are now open for fellowships to mid-career professionals with experience in digital governance, policy and rights who want to make an impact in Africa’s AI landscape. The fellowship is seeking experts based in the Sahel, as well as neighbouring countries in West and East Africa.
Under this fellowship, chosen candidates will develop research and policy recommendations for the ethical adoption of AI tools in governance and civic technology sectors, keeping the safeguarding of individuals at the centre of the work. Candidates will do this by analysing regional regulations and global standards while designing strategies to mitigate bias and advocate for inclusive AI policies.
Fellows will produce key deliverables such as AI workplace policies, culturally informed impact assessments, regulatory reports, and risk evaluations. Applicants should have experience in policy/regulation drafting or review as well as privacy or digital laws and frameworks. Candidates with experience in areas such as AI ethics, technology ethics, or the societal impact of technology, particularly concerning vulnerable populations will have an advantage.
Selected fellows will receive support from TechLab, DataLab, and AI Sandbox, alongside the Digitalise Youth consortium’s policy advisors and global ethical AI networks. Partners include digital rights organisations, think tanks, and democratic governance experts. Fellows will gain strategic resources to refine their frameworks, from technical guidance to policy advocacy platforms.
The fellowship seeks policy experts and ethicists with:
Deadline
March 30, 2026
Funding
Stipend
Degree Level
Any Level
Source: Opportunities for Africans