How to Apply for CSEA Africa’s $1,500 Remote Data Fellowship 2025

The Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) has opened applications for its 2025 Africa’s Data Future Fellowship, a competitive 3-month remote capacity-building program designed to empower early-career professionals shaping the continent’s digital and data governance future.

Successful fellows will receive a $1,500 stipend upon completion and gain access to exclusive mentorship, masterclasses, and a pan-African network of changemakers and thought leaders in data policy, governance, and technology.

Who Can Apply?

The fellowship targets emerging African leaders with:

• A postgraduate degree

• At least 1 year of professional experience in fields such as law, technology, digital policy, or data governance

• Demonstrated interest in any of the thematic areas below

• Commitment to 2 hours per week for 3 months

• Access to a reliable internet connection and computer

Focus Areas

Applicants are expected to work within any of the following key themes:

• Data Sharing

• Ethical Data Stewardship

• Digital Public Infrastructure

• Interoperability Standards & APIs

• AI Governance & Responsible Innovation

• Cross-Border Data Flows

Benefits

• $1,500 stipend for each selected fellow

• Bi-weekly masterclasses with industry leaders

• Fellowship projects and policy briefs published on CSEA platforms

• Opportunity to present findings at a dedicated pan-African workshop

• Access to a growing network of African data governance professionals

Application Requirements

Interested candidates must submit the following via the official application portal:

• Completed online application form

• A two-page CV

• A 200-word statement of interest

• A 300-word problem statement on a data governance challenge relevant to their region

• A writing sample (policy brief, research paper, or publication)

Deadline: July 30, 2025

This fellowship offers a rare opportunity for African professionals to deepen their impact in the continent’s evolving digital landscape.

For more details and to apply, click here.