Deadline: November 30, 2025
Applications are now open for the EDSAFE AI Catalyst Fellowship 2026, a prestigious global programme designed to empower educators, policymakers, innovators, and advocates who are driving ethical, inclusive, and impactful use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. This transformative fellowship aims to build a worldwide network of leaders committed to the principles of Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Efficacy (SAFE) in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-driven education.
Application Deadline
Deadline: 30 November 2025 at 10 p.m. EST
About the EDSAFE AI Catalyst Fellowship 2026
The EDSAFE AI Catalyst Fellowship 2026 brings together educators, school administrators, industry professionals, policymakers, and community advocates who are passionate about shaping the responsible future of AI in education. The fellowship seeks to strengthen understanding and capacity in applying AI for equitable and safe educational outcomes worldwide.
Fellows become part of a vibrant community of practice focused on the SAFE Framework—Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Efficacy. This model ensures that technological advancements in education remain human-centred, transparent, and impactful.
Who Can Apply
This opportunity is open to individuals from around the globe who are working or interested in:
- Educational innovation and technology
- AI policy development and advocacy
- Data ethics and equitable education
- Teaching, learning, or school administration
- Youth empowerment and community development
Whether you are an educator integrating AI tools into classrooms, a policymaker setting standards for AI use, or an innovator creating AI-based solutions for education, this fellowship offers a platform to amplify your impact.
What Fellows Will Gain
Selected participants of the EDSAFE AI Catalyst Fellowship 2026 will benefit from:
- Workshops and Expert Sessions: Engage in hands-on sessions and discussions with global AI and education leaders.
- Peer Learning and Mentorship: Connect with a cohort of professionals and mentors dedicated to responsible AI innovation.
- Capstone Project: Design and implement a project addressing a real-world challenge in AI and education using the SAFE framework.
- Global Recognition: Join an international network of practitioners advancing AI ethics, safety, and fairness in education systems.
The SAFE Framework: Core Pillars of the Fellowship
The EDSAFE AI Catalyst Fellowship 2026 is guided by four foundational principles:
- Safety: Ensuring responsible and secure AI integration in educational environments.
- Accountability: Promoting transparency and ethical responsibility in AI design and deployment.
- Fairness: Advocating for inclusive and equitable AI applications that reduce bias.
- Efficacy: Measuring and validating the positive impact of AI-driven learning solutions.
Fellows are expected to align their capstone projects and professional contributions with these principles, demonstrating how their work advances safe, fair, and effective AI adoption in education.
Why You Should Apply
For professionals working at the intersection of technology, innovation, and education, the EDSAFE AI Catalyst Fellowship 2026 offers a unique opportunity to:
- Develop new strategies to ensure ethical AI use in learning environments.
- Gain mentorship from global experts in AI, policy, and education.
- Lead a transformative project that influences policy or practice in your community.
- Collaborate with peers shaping the future of AI governance and digital learning.
This fellowship is not only about learning—it’s about leading change. Participants will help define the standards for responsible AI in education and contribute to a movement that places human development at the centre of technological advancement.
Perfect Fit for Innovators and Changemakers
The fellowship is ideal for innovators and leaders who are working to bridge technology, education, and equity. With a focus on systems innovation and youth development, this programme offers a powerful platform to expand social impact initiatives that leverage AI ethically and inclusively.
If you are an innovator developing solutions that promote educational fairness, data transparency, or safer digital ecosystems, the EDSAFE AI Catalyst Fellowship 2026 is designed to help scale your vision globally.
How to Strengthen Your Application
To maximise your chances of success, ensure that your proposal:
- Demonstrates Relevance: Clearly connect your professional experience to AI in education.
- Addresses the SAFE Framework: Highlight how your work supports safety, accountability, fairness, and efficacy.
- Outlines a Capstone Project: Present a feasible idea that solves a current challenge in educational AI.
- Shows Measurable Impact: Describe how your initiative will create lasting change.
- Reflects Collaboration: Emphasise how you will contribute to and learn from the fellowship community.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 November 2025 (10 p.m. EST)
- Programme Start: Early 2026
Take the Next Step
Join the global community of innovators advancing safe and ethical AI in education. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement redefining how technology serves learners worldwide.
👉 Click here to apply for the EDSAFE AI Catalyst Fellowship 2026
👉 Read more about the programme here
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