Applications are currently being accepted for the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) - Africa’s Data Future Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About CSEA - Africa’s Data Future Fellowship
The 2026 Africa’s Data Future Fellowship, organised by the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), is a 3-month remote capacity-building programme for emerging leaders in the African data governance landscape.
Benefits of CSEA - Africa’s Data Future Fellowship
Successful fellows will gain access to a combination of financial support, professional development and Pan-African networking opportunities.
Key benefits include:
- A stipend of up to US$1,500 upon successful completion of the fellowship
- Bi-weekly virtual masterclasses and expert sessions with sector leaders
- Opportunities to engage with professionals and experts in data governance and digital policy
- Selected fellowship work featured on CSEA’s platforms
- Access to a Pan-African professional network of practitioners, researchers and emerging leaders
The fellowship is particularly valuable for professionals seeking to strengthen their policy research, thought leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities within Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
CSEA - Africa’s Data Future Fellowship Requirements
The fellowship is open to qualified applicants who meet the following minimum requirements:
- Hold a postgraduate degree and have at least one year of professional experience in social sciences, law, technology, data policy or a related field
- Be from and currently resident in an African country
- Be professionally engaged in data governance, digital policy, Artificial Intelligence, technology or a related field
- Currently work or engage professionally within sectors such as government, private companies, AI start-ups, fintech, edtech, healthtech, agritech, research institutions, policy think tanks, universities or civil society organisations
- Demonstrate an interest in or experience related to the public sector, data governance, digital policy and/or technology
- Be able to commit at least two hours per week throughout the three-month fellowship
- Have reliable internet access and a functional computer for the duration of the programme
Application Date and Process
The fellowship is granted through a competitive selection process based on applications submitted by eligible candidates. All applications must be submitted through the online application system and in English.
Applicants are required to submit:
- A completed application form
- A CV (maximum 2 pages)
- A statement of interest explaining why you are interested in your chosen fellowship thematic areas (maximum 300 words).
- A problem statement outlining a data governance and digitalisation challenge in your sub-region related to any of the thematic areas highlighted above (maximum 300 words)
- A writing sample, such as a policy brief or research paper, on data governance, Artificial Intelligence, digital policy, or a related topic.
Application Deadline
18 September, 2026
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