Deadline: November 30, 2025
Are you a woman technologist or educational leader passionate about the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education? The EDSAFE Women in AI Fellowship 2026 offers a unique, fully funded opportunity to join a global community of changemakers shaping the ethical, safe, and effective use of AI in learning systems worldwide.
About the EDSAFE Women in AI Fellowship 2026
The EDSAFE Women in AI Fellowship 2026 is a prestigious one-year programme by the EDSAFE AI Alliance. It is designed to empower women working at the intersection of education, technology, and innovation to drive responsible AI development in education systems.
This fellowship focuses on the SAFE principles — Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Efficacy — ensuring AI tools and policies promote ethical learning environments for all.
As part of the broader EDSAFE AI Alliance Fellowship portfolio, the Women in AI track runs alongside other thematic initiatives such as the “AI Catalyst” programme. Fellows gain access to exclusive training, expert mentorship, and a vibrant global network committed to advancing AI equity and innovation.
Programme Details
- Fellowship Duration: 1 year
- Format: Virtual workshops and collaborative sessions with at least one in-person global convening
- Cohort Focus: Women technologists and educational leaders dedicated to safe, fair, and effective AI in education
- Capstone Component: Fellows will complete a micro-capstone project that applies the SAFE AI framework within their own institutional or community context
- Application Deadline: 30 November 2025 (10:00 p.m. EST)
The programme supports fellows with learning resources, mentorship, and access to AI and education experts from around the world.
Who Should Apply
The EDSAFE Women in AI Fellowship 2026 is open to women professionals who are:
- Technologists, educators, or innovators using AI tools in education
- Leaders or policymakers working to integrate ethical AI solutions in teaching, learning, or assessment
- Researchers or entrepreneurs exploring AI applications in education, equity, or workforce development
Applicants from all regions of the world are welcome, including professionals from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Why You Should Apply
Global Exposure and Networking
Join a cohort of exceptional women innovators from diverse backgrounds. Gain insights from leading experts and connect with peers advancing the responsible use of AI across global education systems.
Professional Growth
Enhance your leadership capacity in AI ethics, policy, and practice. Fellows receive mentorship, advanced learning opportunities, and visibility within the international AI and education ecosystem.
Capstone Project Impact
Each fellow implements a micro-capstone project — a practical initiative showcasing how AI can be safely and effectively integrated into real-world educational contexts.
Career and Organisational Benefits
For organisational leaders, the fellowship provides tools and frameworks that can be embedded within existing programmes. For example, integrating AI-powered tools into youth mentoring, teacher training, or innovation initiatives.
How to Prepare a Strong Application
- Demonstrate your leadership – Highlight your experience leading or supporting projects that connect AI, technology, and education.
- Show alignment with SAFE AI principles – Explain how your work supports safety, accountability, fairness, and efficacy in AI deployment.
- Propose a relevant capstone – Identify a practical, impactful idea you can test or implement during the fellowship.
- Plan for participation – Ensure you can commit to virtual sessions and at least one in-person meeting.
- Mind the deadline – Submit your application before 30 November 2025, 10:00 p.m. EST (that’s 4:00 a.m. on 1 December 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria).
Benefits of the EDSAFE Women in AI Fellowship 2026
- Fully funded participation (covering learning sessions and in-person convening costs)
- Access to a global AI-education leadership network
- Mentorship from world-class AI and education experts
- Opportunity to publish and showcase your work on global platforms
- Recognition as an EDSAFE AI Fellow – enhancing your credibility and influence in the AI for Education field
Application Timeline
- Deadline: 30 November 2025
- Selection Notification: Early 2026
- Programme Start: 2026 cohort launch
How to Apply
Applications for the EDSAFE Women in AI Fellowship 2026 are submitted online through the official portal. Interested applicants are encouraged to begin early, prepare their essays carefully, and align their project ideas with the SAFE AI framework.
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Final Thoughts
The EDSAFE Women in AI Fellowship 2026 is more than just a professional development opportunity — it is a platform for women innovators to shape the ethical, safe, and inclusive future of Artificial Intelligence in education.
If you are passionate about using AI to empower learners, educators, and institutions, this fellowship is for you.
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