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WIPO Global Innovation Index Fellowship 2027: Funded Research Fellowship in Geneva with a Stipend up to CHF 6,000 a Month opportunity
FellowshipCloses 30 Oct

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

WIPO Global Innovation Index Fellowship 2027: Funded Research Fellowship in Geneva with a Stipend up to CHF 6,000 a Month

WIPO is recruiting a Global Innovation Index Fellow into its Composite Indicator Research Section in Geneva. It is a paid, fully supported 12 month research post for someone who works in data, and the innovation rankings that governments plan around sit inside it.

Eligibility: An advanced university degree at master’s level in economics, statistics, data science or any related field.

Deadline
October 30, 2026
Location
Nigeria
Funding or benefit
Stipend set in accordance with the level of qualifications and experience of the Fellow, starting from CHF 3,300 a month up to a maximum of CHF 6,000.
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ScholarshipCloses 1 Nov

ELLIS

ELLIS PhD Programme 2027 Call for Applications

Apply for a fully funded PhD in artificial intelligence with the ELLIS network of Max Planck Institutes and leading European universities. Applicants of all nationalities are welcome.

Eligibility: Open to applicants of all nationalities, including Nigerian and other African applicants

Deadline
November 1, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Positions are fully funded by the host institution. G-Research scholarships are additionally available through 2028 for eligible data intensive projects.
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Carnegie Mellon University Africa Free AI Certificate 2026 opportunity
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Carnegie Mellon University Africa

Carnegie Mellon University Africa Free AI Certificate 2026

A cost free, six course online certificate in artificial intelligence from Carnegie Mellon University Africa, built for African learners who want practical skills in machine learning, Python and applied generative AI. Applications and recommendations run from 15 October to 15 November 2026.

Eligibility: Interest in building AI applications relevant to African contexts

Deadline
November 15, 2026
Location
Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana
Funding or benefit
Cost free certificate for qualified applicants.
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