Digital Minds Career Development Fellowships
Longview Philanthropy in collaboration with Future Impact Group
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Digital Minds Career Development Fellowships support individuals exploring careers in research, policy, and practice concerning the consciousness, sentience, moral status, and welfare of artificial intelligence systems. The programme provides financial support, professional development, and networking opportunities for emerging researchers, policymakers, communicators, entrepreneurs, and practitioners working on AI sentience-related issues.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Stipend tailored to duration of fellowship, cost of living, and prior experience
- Additional funding for research activities and logistical expenses on a case-by-case basis
- Networking opportunities with experts in the field
- Computational resources where applicable
- Invitation to attend the annual Mind, Ethics, and Policy Summit at New York University
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a citizen or resident of a grant-eligible country as listed in the application form
- 2 Should demonstrate serious engagement with digital sentience and AI consciousness questions
- 3 Should demonstrate understanding of how digital minds research intersects with broader AI risk discussions
- 4 Should have professional achievements, academic accomplishments, or employment history demonstrating capacity for impactful work
- 5 Should present clear and realistic plans for fellowship activities
- 6 Ideally should have mentors or advisors to help succeed
- 7 Applicants who could not easily pursue this work without funding or whose existing funding comes with restrictions are prioritised