Apply for the Shaping AI from African Contexts Fellowship 2026: 10-Week AI and Social Sciences Research Program in Nigeria @Week AI and Social Sciences Research Program in Nigeria

Overview

The Shaping AI from African Contexts Fellowship 2026—also known as the LUNE 3 Fellowship—is a groundbreaking initiative designed to redefine how artificial intelligence (AI) is understood, developed, and governed through African perspectives. This intensive 10-week research fellowship brings together graduate and doctoral researchers to critically engage with AI at the intersection of humanities and social sciences.

Eligibility

The fellowship is tailored for Nigerian graduate and doctoral researchers interested in exploring how AI intersects with disciplines such as history, sociology, philosophy, linguistics, political science, and other humanities and social sciences fields.

Benefits

• Development of critical analytical skills to assess AI systems and their societal impacts.
• Foundational technical literacy to understand how AI systems function.
• Practice-based research experience grounded in real-world contexts.
• Access to a long-term network of researchers who will continue collaborating after the fellowship.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply under the role that best matches their background: Fellow, Navigator, Facilitator, or Mentor. Applicants should prepare strong submissions highlighting their interest in AI and its intersection with their field.

Deadline

April 20, 2026 – Application Deadline