Gates Foundation AI Fellows Programme 2026
About the opportunity:
The Gates Foundation’s AI Fellows Programme is for experienced professionals who want to put AI to work on real problems in global health, development and education. It is a full-time, limited-term role of 12 months, based in either Abuja, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya.
Fellows work on practical AI solutions across low- and middle-income countries, often in areas such as health systems, public financial management, and supply chains and logistics. They collaborate with NGOs, academic institutions, government agencies and international organisations, and are expected to lead high-priority projects.
It suits hands-on AI practitioners who can build end-to-end solutions, are comfortable with large language models and modern AI tools, and want exposure to senior leadership and a wide professional network.
Who can apply:
- Holders of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, applied mathematics or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience applying AI solutions, preferably in health or agricultural systems
- A solid grasp of modern AI and machine learning, including modelling and model evaluation
- Hands-on experience with large language models and current AI tools
- Software engineering and data skills to build end-to-end applied solutions
- A clear interest in applying AI to areas such as health systems, public financial management, and supply chains and logistics
What you get:
- A full-time, 12-month role in Abuja or Nairobi
- Work on high-priority projects in global health, development and education
- Collaboration with NGOs, academic institutions, governments and international organisations
- Exposure to senior leadership and a global professional network
Official link: Use the Apply button on this page to go straight to the official application. Always confirm the latest details and requirements on the Gates Foundation’s official careers page before applying.
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Tip: Highlight a project where you took an AI solution from idea to working product, ideally with an LLM, since the role is about building end-to-end.
