Africa Innovation Mradi Research Grants Will Examine AI’s Impact on the Continent. Apply below.
14th August 2023 at 5pm East African Time (EAT).
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Mozilla is providing grants from $5,000 to $10,000 USD to individuals and organizations studying the impact of AI on communities in Eastern and Southern Africa
Africa Innovation Mradi Research Grants Will Examine AI’s Impact on the Continent.
As AI in consumer technology becomes ubiquitous, its relationship with society — both positive and negative — deepens. But there’s a scarcity of research into this relationship, especially on the African continent.
Today, Mozilla’s Africa Innovation Mradi is opening up research grants of $5,000 to $10,000 USD to individuals or organizations studying the impact of AI on the communities they work with in Eastern and Southern Africa.
These grants will examine AI’s impact on human rights, economic justice, racial justice, community justice, gender justice, disability justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, and environmental justice.
For example, a grantee might research how algorithmic news feeds influence voters and elections in Nairobi. Or, a grantee might research how an AI chatbot brings legal services to the underserved in Johannesburg.
Grants
Applicants do not need to be experts in technology, internet governance, or digital rights — but should have some experience in sharing research whether through journals, blogs, newspapers, or websites. The Africa Innovation Mradi promotes models of innovation that are grounded in the unique needs of users on the African continent. The program explores and develops new technology, research, communities, and products in concert with a network of local partners.
Eastern & Southern African countries
At least six grants will be awarded.
Mozilla is providing grants from $5,000 to $10,000 USD to individuals and organizations studying the impact of AI on communities in Eastern and Southern Africa
To apply, visit this site; to learn more, click here.
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