Deadline: July 30, 2025

Applications for the CSEA Africa’s Data Future Fellowship 2025 are now open. The Africa’s Data Future Fellowship is a dynamic 3-month remote capacity-building programme for emerging leaders in the African data governance landscape. Organised by the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), the fellowship equips early-career professionals and changemakers with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship to influence data governance and digital transformation across Africa.

For the 2025 cohort, 5 fellows will be selected from each sub-region across the continent. At the end of the fellowship, each fellow will be required to develop a policy brief on one of the fellowship themes and present their findings at a dedicated workshop. This is a unique opportunity to turn expertise into meaningful impact. Join in shaping Africa’s data future. Apply now and become part of this transformative programme!


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Focus Areas

The 2025 Africa’s Data Future Fellowship will focus on the following thematic areas:

  • Data Sharing
  • Ethical Data Stewardship
  • Digital Public Infrastructure
  • Interoperability Standards & APIs
  • AI Governance & Responsible Innovation
  • Cross-Border Data Flows

    Benefits

    • A stipend of a total of $1,500 upon successful completion of the fellowship
    • Bi-weekly virtual masterclasses and expert sessions with sector leaders
    • Fellows’ work featured on CSEA’s platforms
    • Pan-African professional network

    Eligibility

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    • Applicant should have a postgraduate degree and at least one year of professional experience in social sciences, law, technology, data policy, or related fields;
    • Applicants from any sub-region of Africa (North, West, East, Central, Southern);
    • Applicants with demonstrated interest and experience in data governance, digital policy, and/or technology;
    • Applicants should be able to commit 2 hours per week for the duration of the fellowship.
    • Have access to a reliable internet connection and a functional computer is required for participation.

    Application

    The fellowship is granted through a competitive process based on the application submitted by qualified candidates. All applications should be sent via the online application system and submitted in English.

    Applicants are expected to submit:

    • A completed application form
    • A 2-page CV
    • Statement of interest (200 words max)
    • Problem statement on a data governance challenge in your sub-region related to any of the thematic areas highlighted above (300 words max)
    • A writing sample (e.g., policy brief or research paper)

    Click here to apply


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    For more information, visit Africa’s Data Future Fellowship.

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