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    CSEA Africa’s 2025 Data Future Fellowship: Empowering African Changemakers in Digital Policy

    Oluwole OmojofodunBy Oluwole OmojofodunJuly 11, 2025No Comments10 Views
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    Deadline: 30 July 2025

    The CSEA Africa’s 2025 Data Future Fellowship is a groundbreaking opportunity for emerging African professionals committed to shaping the continent’s digital future. Organised by the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), this three-month, fully virtual fellowship will support early-career professionals in advancing innovative thinking in data governance, digital transformation, and responsible tech use.

    If you are a passionate changemaker working on digital policy, artificial intelligence governance, or ethical data stewardship, CSEA Africa’s 2025 Data Future Fellowship could be your gateway to broader influence and policy impact.


    About the Fellowship

    The programme is designed to enhance regional leadership and capacity in digital policy across the African continent. Five fellows—one from each African sub-region (North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa)—will be selected to participate in expert-led workshops, policy development sessions, and regional collaboration opportunities.

    Fellowship Themes

    Selected fellows will engage deeply with one or more of the following focus areas:

    • Data Sharing and Access
    • Ethical Data Stewardship
    • Digital Public Infrastructure
    • Interoperability Standards and APIs
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance
    • Responsible Innovation
    • Cross-Border Data Flows

    Fellowship Structure and Duration

    • Start Date: Mid-August 2025
    • Duration: 3 months
    • Format: Fully virtual
    • Time Commitment: ~2 hours per week
    • Language: English (Francophone applicants with intermediate English proficiency are encouraged to apply)

    Participants will attend bi-weekly virtual sessions led by leading experts and practitioners. In addition to training, fellows will be guided in preparing a regional policy brief, culminating in a virtual presentation at the end of the fellowship.


    Eligibility Criteria

    To be considered, applicants must:

    • Hold a postgraduate degree (e.g., Master’s)
    • Have at least one year of professional experience in social sciences, technology, law, public policy, or related fields
    • Demonstrate a strong interest in data governance or digital policy
    • Have reliable internet access and a personal computer

    The fellowship is open to applicants residing in any of Africa’s five major regions.


    Benefits of the Data Future Fellowship

    Fellows will receive a USD $1,500 stipend upon successful completion of the programme. Other key benefits include:

    • Access to high-level digital governance masterclasses
    • Mentorship from leading professionals across Africa and beyond
    • Networking and peer collaboration across diverse African regions
    • Publication and policy impact opportunities through the final policy brief

    Application Details

    Required Documents:

    • Completed online application form
    • 2-page CV
    • Statement of interest (max. 200 words)
    • Problem statement (max. 300 words) describing a digital governance issue in your sub-region
    • A writing sample (e.g., policy brief, article, or academic paper)

    Submission Format:

    All applications must be submitted through the official online application portal.

    • 👉 Click here to apply
    • 👉 Click here to read more about the programme

    Final Thoughts

    The CSEA Africa’s 2025 Data Future Fellowship presents a unique opportunity to elevate your voice in Africa’s digital transformation journey. If you’re driven to create impactful data governance solutions tailored to your region, don’t miss this fellowship.

    For help with proposal drafting, refining, and review, contact grantsdatabase.org.

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    Oluwole Omojofodun is the Proposal Review Team Lead and Publisher at GrantsDatabase.org. With a strong background in grant writing, nonprofit development, and funding strategy, Oluwole oversees the review and refinement of proposals submitted through the platform. His work ensures that applicants are equipped with compelling, funder-ready applications. Passionate about accessibility and impact, he also curates and publishes timely grant opportunities to empower changemakers across sectors.

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