DISC Digital Society Virtual Fellowship 2026

Published: April 15, 2026
Deadline: Ongoing
Category: Fellowship
Oppotunity Locations: United States
Eligible Locations: Africa Asia Europe North America South America

Applications are currently being accepted for the DISC Digital Society Virtual Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About DISC Digital Society Virtual Fellowship

The Critical AI Policy Virtual Fellowship 2026 is an international research programme hosted by the Digital Society Research Cluster in collaboration with the Center for Digital Ethics & Policy (CDEP) at Loyola University Designed as a fully virtual fellowship, the programme enables researchers from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America to collaborate without geographical barriers while contributing to emerging debates on AI governance and digital ethics.

Sponsor Organisation: DISC Digital Society at Manchester Met

Benefits of DISC Digital Society Virtual Fellowship

As a virtual programme, the fellowship eliminates travel barriers and allows participation from researchers regardless of location, making it particularly accessible to scholars who may face constraints in physical mobility or funding.

DISC Digital Society Virtual Fellowship Requirements

The programme is open to researchers with an interest in critical approaches to artificial intelligence and digital policy. Successful applicants typically demonstrate:

A strong academic or research background relevant to AI, technology, or policy studies
Interest in interdisciplinary and critical approaches to digital systems
Commitment to collaborative research and policy engagement
A global or comparative perspective on technology and society

The fellowship particularly values diverse perspectives from underrepresented regions and research traditions, encouraging participation from scholars across the Global South and Global North.