Gates Foundation AI Fellow Program 2027
Brief Description
The Gates Foundation AI Fellow Program 2027 offers a unique opportunity for tech professionals to accelerate the responsible use of artificial intelligence in global health, development, and education. Hosted by the Gates Foundation, this initiative marks the foundation’s first Africa-based AI Fellows cohort. If you are a driven technologist eager to bring AI tooling to decision-making processes that matter most, this 12-month limited term employment position places you right on the front lines. You will work alongside the Africa team, partners, and government counterparts to tackle high-priority challenges across LMICs, positioning you to build a powerful portfolio of real-world impact through the Gates Foundation AI Fellow Program and secure your place in cutting-edge AI Fellowships 2027 and broader Gates Foundation Jobs Africa initiatives.
Name of Host Institution
The Gates Foundation
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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or a relevant field.
- Possess at least 2 years of experience applying AI solutions, preferably in health or agricultural systems.
- Demonstrate a strong foundation in modern AI/ML modeling, model evaluation, and hands-on experience with LLMs.
- Combine software engineering and data skills to build end-to-end applied solutions.
- Show a demonstrated interest in applying AI to fields such as health systems, public financial management, or supply chain and logistics.
- Bring hands-on experience building prototypes with LLMs and other modern open-source or API-based AI tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Join the first Africa-based AI Fellows cohort and work directly alongside the Africa team, partners, and government counterparts.
- Own and drive 1, 2 high-priority projects designed to accelerate the foundation’s core mission.
- Deliver tangible prototypes, tools, and analyses in partnership with Program Strategy Teams.
- Contribute to safe, inclusive digital public infrastructure and health innovation efforts.
- Share findings openly and enable others to use modern AI tools safely and pragmatically.
Location
Abuja, Nigeria
Duration
12 months (limited term employment position)
Salary
Not specified
Benefits
- Work on core foundation missions across health, development, and education.
- Target solutions toward countries and communities where innovation moves the needle fastest.
- Collaborate across multilaterals, NGOs, academia, and industry through a unique partnership model.
- Lead high-priority projects from day one with clear outcomes and partners.
- Receive expert mentorship from leaders across AI, health, development, and policy.
Deadline
November 11, 2026
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