EDSAFE AI Alliance Fellowship 2026 – Fully Funded (Women in AI & Catalyst)

Job Description

Opportunity Description

The EDSAFE AI Alliance Fellowship 2026 is a global, fully funded, year-long leadership and learning program designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, network, and practical experience to shape the ethical and equitable integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Organized by the EDSAFE AI Alliance, the fellowship comes in two distinct tracks:

• Women in AI Fellowship: A dedicated cohort for women technologists, educational leaders, and policy actors who are passionate about advancing safe and fair AI in learning environments.
• Catalyst Fellowship: Designed for leaders across both supply (industry, edtech) and demand (schools, districts, policymaking) sides of education who want to reimagine learning systems powered by AI in a responsible way.

Throughout the program, fellows will participate in interactive virtual workshops, receive mentorship from past fellows and experts, and complete a micro capstone project to apply learning in their own context.

Short Details In a Glance

Scholarship Benefits

Participants in both fellowship tracks can expect to receive:

1. Expert Learning Opportunities
   Virtual, interactive workshops led by global leaders in AI, ethics, education policy, and AI safety frameworks (especially the SAFE framework).
2. Mentorship & Peer Network
   One-on-one and cohort mentoring from previous EDSAFE fellows and experts; networking with diverse professionals across sectors.
3. Micro Capstone Project
   At the end of the fellowship, each fellow will design and implement a “micro capstone” — a practical project tailored to their local or professional context to apply SAFE-based AI innovation.
4. Global Community & Convenings
   Collaboration with a globally distributed cohort, including at least one in-person gathering during the year, for deeper engagement.
5. Visibility & Influence
   As a fellow, you gain a platform to influence global conversations on the safe, fair, accountable, and effective use of AI in education and potentially contribute to policy or practice.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the fellowship, you should meet the following criteria, depending on the track:

• Women in AI Fellowship:
  • Identify as a woman.
  • Working in or aspiring to work in education, technology, policy, or advocacy.
  • Demonstrated interest in SAFE (Safety, Accountability, Fairness, Efficacy) AI principles.
  • Capacity to commit to a year-long, cohort-based program.
• Catalyst Fellowship:
  • Leadership or professional role in education (schools, districts), edtech, policy, or community advocacy.
  • A clear interest in deploying AI in education responsibly, using the SAFE framework.
  • Ability to design and implement a capstone project in your context.
  • Ability to commit to the year-long program, including in-person elements.

Additionally, global participation is encouraged; applicants from around the world are welcome.

Required Documents

While the official EDSAFE website does not publicly detail every document required, typical application materials include (inferred from their application process):

• Personal / vision statement or essay (explaining your motivation, context, and how you align with SAFE)
• Proposed capstone project sketch (problem, context, plan, expected impact).
• CV / Resume (academic, professional, leadership experience).
• Institutional support letter or recommendation (if relevant).
• (Likely) you may need to supply references or endorsements — though the exact requirements should be checked in the application form.

Application Procedure

1. visit the Official Application Portal
   Go to EDSAFE AI’s Fellowship page to choose between the Women in AI Fellowship and the Catalyst Fellowship.
2. Select Your Track
   Indicate whether you’re applying for the Women in AI or Catalyst fellowship.
3. Prepare Your Application
   • Write a vision/personal statement.
   • Outline a capstone or project aligned with your professional or local context.
   • Update your CV/resume.
   • Secure references or institutional support (if required).
4. Submit Before Deadline
   Complete and submit your application by November 30, 2025, at 10:00 PM EST. Late submissions will not be accepted.
5. Wait for Notification
   Fellows will be announced in January 2026.

Official Link

For more information and to apply :Visite to EDSAFE AI Alliance Fellowship- EDSAFE’s official fellowship page.

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