African professionals seeking to shape the future of responsible technology now have a new opportunity as applications open for the AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship 2026.
- African professionals seeking to shape the future of responsible technology now have a new opportunity as applications open for the...
- The fully virtual Pan-African programme is seeking candidates ready to influence how artificial intelligence is governed across the continent, with...
- Building African-centred AI governance frameworks At the heart of the AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship is a focus on developing governance...
- Applicants must have reliable internet access, basic digital literacy, and the ability to participate fully in a virtual learning environment.
Keep reading for the full breakdown on African Tech Policy — everything you need to know is covered below.
The fully virtual Pan-African programme is seeking candidates ready to influence how artificial intelligence is governed across the continent, with a deadline of April 10, 2026.
The AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship is designed to equip participants with practical skills to develop rights-based AI systems and policies tailored to African realities.
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Scheduled to begin on May 6, 2026, the three-month programme combines advanced training, mentoring, and hands-on project work, requiring a weekly commitment of six to eight hours.
Building African-centred AI governance frameworks
At the heart of the AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship is a focus on developing governance frameworks that reflect local contexts. Participants will learn how to design systems that address ethical concerns, accountability, and fairness in AI deployment across sectors such as health, education, and governance.
The programme emphasises practical learning, enabling fellows to build policy tools, conduct audits, and design accountability systems for AI-driven technologies. Through a structured curriculum, participants will complete a capstone project to deliver real-world policy outcomes they can implement in their professional environments.
AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship opened for all Africans
The AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship is open to Nigerians and other Africans residing on the continent who demonstrate an interest in or experience with AI, digital policy, ethics, or technology regulation.
Applicants must have reliable internet access, basic digital literacy, and the ability to participate fully in a virtual learning environment.
The programme targets professionals in civil society, development organisations, public institutions, and the private sector. Technology practitioners, founders deploying AI solutions, and policy experts working on digital transformation are strongly encouraged to apply.
Women and young professionals are particularly encouraged, alongside individuals already influencing policy, research, or technology deployment.
Participants to receive training in AI ethics, others
Participants in the AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship will receive advanced training in AI ethics, governance, and policy development, guided by African and global experts. The programme also offers mentorship opportunities and access to a growing Pan-African network of AI policy leaders, fostering collaboration and peer learning.
Fellows who complete the programme will earn a certificate and join an alumni network designed to support continued engagement and professional growth.
The capstone project remains a central feature, allowing participants to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges and produce actionable governance solutions.
The fellowship is organised by Policy Innovation Centre (PIC), an institution focused on evidence-based policymaking across sectors, including health, agriculture, climate, and governance.
Through initiatives like the AI Ethics & Governance Fellowship, the organisation supports informed, ethical approaches to emerging technologies across Africa.