ResearchRound is currently accepting applications for its Shaping AI from African Contexts Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ResearchRound - Shaping AI from African Contexts Fellowship
The LUNE 3: Shaping AI from African Contexts Fellowship is an intensive 10‑week programme for Nigerian graduate and doctoral researchers working at the intersections of AI, humanities, and the social sciences. It is designed for researchers who want to interrogate and reshape AI through African histories, epistemologies, and lived realities, contributing to global AI futures.
Benefits of ResearchRound - Shaping AI from African Contexts Fellowship
- The program will offer remote delivery and data stipends.
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Weekly Classes: Fellow attends 90 minutes classes on various AI related topics led by our faculty.
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Targeted Mentoring: Mentors guide participants in developing critical understanding of their work
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Collaborative Assignments: Fellows complete various assignments with opportunities to collaborate with others.
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Exploratory Projects: Fellows work on their projects with a lot of support from mentors, navigators and our team.
ResearchRound - Shaping AI from African Contexts Fellowship Requirements
We’re seeking master’s and doctoral (PhD) students who are:
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed (within 12 months) a Master’s or PhD program at a Nigerian university.
- Working in humanities, social sciences, or interdisciplinary fields including but not limited to:
- Linguistics, Literature, Languages, Communication, Media Studies
- Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy
- Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Cultural Studies
- History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, African Studies
- Education, Psychology, Development Studies
- Law, Human Rights, Gender Studies
- Economics, Public Health, Environmental Studies
- Information Science, Science & Technology Studies (STS)
They’re looking for candidates who:
- Have a clear research interest at the intersection of technology and their discipline
- Are committed to producing tangible outputs (publications, tools, policy briefs, datasets)
- Want to work collaboratively with peers across disciplines
- Are passionate about African contexts and centering African knowledge systems
- Are willing to learn technical skills (no prior coding/AI experience required, but openness to learning is essential)
- Can commit fully to the 10-week program schedule
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
20 April, 2026
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