5 Tech Fellowships and Programmes You Can Still Apply for This August

It can be challenging to keep up with the fast-changing tech industry.

Whether you’re starting from scratch, changing careers, or looking for a research fellowship, here are five tech programmes and fellowships currently accepting applications in August 2026.

/1. Autumn AI Societal Impact Lab Fellowship (Global)

Researchers, graduates, and early-career professionals interested in AI governance, ethics, and public policy can apply for the Autumn AI Societal Impact Lab Fellowship.

The fully funded programme runs for approximately eight to ten weeks beginning in September and requires around four hours per week. Fellows explore AI’s societal impact through collaborative research, discussions, mentorship, and independent research projects.

Applicants from fields including public policy, law, sociology, political science, philosophy, AI ethics, and related disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Programme: Fully funded AI governance and policy fellowship

Deadline: September 4, 2026

/2. World Bank Africa Fellowship Programme 2026