Humanitarian AI Research Fellowship 2026

The Humanitarian AI Research Fellowship 2026 offers researchers and experienced practitioners an opportunity to explore responsible AI applications in humanitarian and development work. It is a short-term, part-time, remote fellowship organised by NetHope, intended to generate practical research for AI adoption, governance and deployment in humanitarian contexts. The fellowship runs approximately from mid-November 2026 to February 2027 and includes a stipend, remote participation, and periodic guidance from experts.

Stipend for time and contributions; remote participation; approximately 10 hours per week; fellowship period; cohort of 4–6 fellows; guidance from the AI Fellowship Lead; authorship credit for fellows; access to expertise from NetHope and partners; IP and data usage terms defined in the fellowship agreement.

The programme welcomes mid-career to seasoned practitioners with strong analytical and writing abilities and an interest in responsible AI and humanitarian impact. Applicants should select the research stream that matches their background.

Submit CV tailored to the chosen research stream; indicate interest in one of two streams (AI Adoption & Governance or AI Systems & Localization) and provide relevant background.