
DPI Governance in Africa Fellowship 2026
Applications are now open for the DPI Governance in Africa Fellowship 2026, an innovative program designed to empower early-career African researchers to critically explore how Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is shaping governance, inclusion, and human rights across the continent. This fellowship provides a platform for researchers to examine whether these systems promote equity and justice or reinforce existing inequalities.
The program equips participants with rights-based frameworks and research tools to analyze these systems critically, contributing to a future where digital transformation is grounded in accountability, transparency, and inclusion.
Eligibility
This fellowship is open to early-career researchers from African countries, particularly those focusing on governance and human rights. Applicants should have a strong interest in digital public infrastructure and its societal impacts.
Deadline: Ongoing
Benefits
Fellows will receive a stipend of $300 per month, totaling $900 for the three-month program.


