AI, Climate & Governance Fellowship 2026: Applications Open for Young Africans 🌍

🌍 Applications Open • 2026

AI, Ethics & Climate Governance Fellowship 2026

A fully online 8-week fellowship for emerging African researchers, practitioners, advocates and policy thinkers exploring the future of AI, climate and governance.

Organisers ECF & YARA

Format Online

Duration 8 Weeks

Fellows ~25

📚 Table of Contents

1. About the Fellowship
2. Why This Fellowship May Interest You
3. Who Should Apply?
4. What Participants Will Explore
5. Who Is Eligible?
6. Application Tips
7. How to Position Yourself for Future Opportunities
8. More Opportunities on GabbyWall
9. How to Apply

🌍 Location Applicants across Africa

💻 Delivery Online fellowship

⏳ Programme Length 8 weeks

👥 Cohort Approximately 25 fellows

About the AI, Ethics & Climate Governance Fellowship

Emerging Climate Frontiers (ECF) and the Young Africans Research Academy (YARA) are inviting applications for the inaugural AI, Ethics and Climate Governance Fellowship 2026.

The eight-week online fellowship will bring together approximately 25 emerging African researchers, practitioners, advocates and policy thinkers to explore how artificial intelligence and other frontier technologies are shaping Africa's climate future.

The programme is particularly relevant for people who want to understand not only what emerging technologies can do, but also the questions that come with their use: Who is accountable? How should technology be governed? How can transparency be strengthened? And how can climate innovation be approached in a way that considers fairness and justice?

If your interests sit somewhere between technology, climate, public policy, research and responsible innovation, this is an opportunity worth reading about carefully before deciding whether to apply.

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Why This Fellowship May Interest You

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of conversations about development, public services, research, business and climate action. That creates a growing need for people who can look beyond the technology itself and ask important questions about its social and environmental impact.

This fellowship brings those conversations together through the lens of Africa. It provides a space for participants to examine issues around ethics, governance, accountability, justice and transparency in the use of emerging technologies.

For someone building a career in research, policy, advocacy, climate work or technology, the subject matter can also help you develop a more focused understanding of an increasingly interdisciplinary area.

You do not necessarily need to fit neatly into one professional box. The intersection of disciplines is part of what makes this kind of programme relevant to people working across different areas.

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Who Should Apply?

The fellowship is suitable for individuals interested in the intersection of:

• 🤖 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• 🌱 Climate and climate action
• 🏛️ Governance and public policy
• ⚖️ Ethics and accountability
• 🚀 Frontier technologies
• 🌍 Climate justice and transparency

This can make the programme relevant to emerging researchers, practitioners, advocates, policy thinkers and others whose work or interests connect with these areas.

If you are still building your experience, don't automatically count yourself out. Read the official application requirements carefully and assess your experience against what the organisers are asking for.

💡 CV tip: Put your most relevant experience where a recruiter or selection panel will see it quickly. If you have completed research, written policy briefs, worked on climate projects, supported community initiatives or worked with technology, make those connections easy to spot.

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What Participants Will Explore

According to the fellowship description, participants will explore how AI and other frontier technologies are influencing Africa's climate future.

Key areas include:

• Ethical considerations surrounding emerging technologies
• Technology and climate governance
• Accountability in the use of AI and frontier technologies
• Transparency and responsible innovation
• Climate justice
• The relationship between technology and Africa's climate future

These themes sit at the intersection of several rapidly developing fields, which means the experience may be useful to applicants building an interdisciplinary profile.

💡 Application tip: Before submitting, take a few minutes to connect your own experience with the programme's themes. A clear explanation of why the fellowship fits your interests can make your application easier to understand.

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Who Is Eligible?

The fellowship is open to applicants across Africa. The organisers describe the cohort as approximately 25 emerging African researchers, practitioners, advocates and policy thinkers.

Because programme requirements can change or include additional conditions, applicants should review the official application form carefully before submitting.

Pay attention to every question on the form and provide information that directly addresses what is being requested. Avoid rushing through the application simply because the opportunity looks like a good fit.

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Application Tips Before You Submit

A strong application does not need to sound complicated. It needs to clearly communicate who you are, what interests you and why this opportunity connects with your goals.

1. Make your CV relevant

Review your CV before submitting. Highlight experience connected to research, climate, technology, governance, policy, advocacy, communications or related areas where appropriate.

2. Be specific about your interests

Instead of using broad statements, explain the particular questions or problems that interest you. For example, you might be interested in responsible AI, climate policy, technology governance or transparency.

3. Show what you have done

Where possible, support your claims with evidence. Mention projects, research, publications, campaigns, community work, internships, professional experience or other relevant activities.

4. Proofread before submitting

Check names, dates, links, grammar and contact information. A final five-minute review can catch avoidable mistakes.

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How to Position Yourself for Future Opportunities

Whether you are selected for this fellowship or not, the application process can still be useful. It gives you a chance to think about the areas you want your professional profile to represent.

If AI, climate, governance or research is becoming part of your career direction, consider gradually building evidence around that interest. This could include relevant projects, writing, volunteering, courses, research work, community activities or professional experience.

For people interested in remote work, the same principle applies: develop skills and make evidence of those skills easy for employers to find.

💡 Motivation: Rejection from one opportunity does not define your career. Keep your CV ready, learn from each application and continue looking for opportunities that match your skills and interests.

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🚀 Ready to Apply?

If the AI, climate and governance space matches your interests, review the application requirements carefully and submit your application through the official form.

Take your time, check your information and make sure your application reflects your genuine interests and experience.

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