AI4D 2025 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Scholarship Program

  •  Course, PhD, Grant
  •  14-Mar-2025
  •   Africa
  • $$  Varies

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).

The award of the scholarships shall strive to achieve uniform distribution of beneficiaries across Francophone, Anglophone and Lusophone sub-Saharan Africa. There will also be an effort to achieve fair distribution in terms of region. The supported studies MUST adhere to responsible AI.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant must be a woman.
  • All applicants must be already registered in an AI study (machine learning, expert system, natural language processing, intelligent robotics etc.) under a supervisor, have finished coursework as well as had 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 research proposal.
  • All applicants should have competent academic credentials and demonstrate motivation and commitment to pursue an academic career.
  • All applicants should have thorough knowledge of 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 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 the ability to create sustainable AI solutions addressing social challenges faced by user communities.
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Offered Benefits

  • Each successful student will receive a partial scholarship of up to US$ 28,000 distributed as shown below:
  • Tuition fees for two years up to $ 4,000
  • Research activities up to $ 24,000

Application Process

Use the link(s) below to apply on organisation website.

  • Registered PhD Students - https://ai4dafrica.submittable.com/submit
  • Early Career Academics (ECAs) -
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