AI4D Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Scholarship For Sub-Saharan Africans
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) has received a grant from the International Development Research Centre(IDRC) and UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to support the scholarship of women candidates in sub-Saharan Africa. The funding will support the training of PhD students in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)as well as the research work of Early Career Academics in AI &ML. The research work within this program must be in AI that addresses any of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sponsor: AI4D
Eligible countries: Africa
Degree Category: Masters
Deadline: 14 March 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Category 1: Registered PhD Students
The invitation will target women candidates who are already registered for a PhD, have finished coursework, and have had their research proposals approved. Scholarships will be given for two years.
- The applicant must be a woman.
- All applicants must be registered in an Al study (machine learning, expert system, natural
- language processing, intelligent robotics etc.) under a supervisor, have finished coursework, and have their research proposal approved. The applicant must attach a letter of support by their supervisor, a copy of the PhD study admission letter and evidence of approval of the research
proposal. - All applicants should have competent academic credentials and demonstrate motivation and
commitment to pursue an academic career. - All applicants should thoroughly know the language of instruction within their host
university. (French, Portuguese or English). - All applicants must be nationals or permanent residents of an eligible sub-Saharan country. (See the list of eligible countries above).
- All applicants must have all necessary natiorkl or other approvals to conduct the proposed research. Please note, the approval process may be conducted in parallel with the grant application, if necessary.
- All applicants must have the technical capacity – or the ability to create sustainable Al solutions
addressing social challenges faced by user communities.
Category 2: Early Career Academics (ECAs)
This will mainly target those ECAs who have the capacity to supervise at least MSc students.
- The applicant must be a woman.
- Each applicant must have held a PhD in Al and ML, for not more than 5 years as at
application. - All applicants should have competent academic credentials and demonstrate motivation and
commitment to pursue an academic career. - All applicants must be nationals or permanent residents of an eligible sub-Saharanl country
- All applicants must have all necessary national or other approvals to conduct the proposed
research. Please note, the approval process may be conducted in parallel with the grant application, if necessary. - All applicants must have the technical capacity or ability to create sustainable Al solutions that address the social challenges faced by user communities.
Scholarship Benefits
- PhD students in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a partial scholarship of up to US$ 28,000
- Early Career Academics in AI & ML with funding of up to US$ 41,500
- Scholars with capacity-strengthening activities such as mentoring in the scaling of responsible AI
solutions and much more!
How to Apply for the Scholarship
If you meet the scholarship criteria, read more about the application process on the official announcement page. Then, Click the apply link below.