The Mariam Al-Shafei Fellowship 2024 invites WANA region digital rights advocates for collaborative projects. Benefits include mentorship, stipend, and travel coverage. Deadline: January 15. No entry fee.
About the Opportunity
- Objective: The Mariam Al-Shafei Fellowship on Technology and Human Rights aims to bring together digital rights advocates from West Asia and North Africa for collaborative research, policy analysis, and technology development projects. The fellowship focuses on addressing challenges at the intersection of technology and human rights in the region.
- Themes for 2024:
- Digital Resilience in the Global South
- Internet Governance in West Asia and North Africa
- Freedom of Expression in Lebanon
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and Digital Rights
- Feminism and Digital Rights
- This is a non-resident fellowship program with remote engagement.
Who can apply
| Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Students | Currently enrolled in or recently completed postgraduate studies. |
| Professionals | Early to mid-career professionals, including but not limited to data scientists, sociologists, policy experts, journalists, digital rights activists, economists, artists, and related fields. |
| Age Restriction | No specific age restriction mentioned. |
| Country/Region | Based in or tied to WANA region (West Asia, North Africa). |
| Academic Requirement | Candidates currently enrolled in or recently completed postgraduate studies are encouraged to apply, as the fellowship projects will require a research-oriented approach. |
| Additional Criteria | Proficiency in English and Arabic, commitment to digital rights, project relevance, collaboration openness. |
| Restrictions | No specific restrictions mentioned, but emphasis on applicants from the WANA region. |
Award
- Fellowship Benefits:
- Working with a mentor
- Monthly meetings for support and feedback
- Monthly stipend of $900 net
- Fully paid travel and accommodation for SMEX’s annual Bread&Net event
- Access to SMEX’s digital rights network
- Training on digital security and campaigning
- Additional funds for attending one relevant conference or meeting in the WANA region
Deadline
- Application Deadline: January 15
Entry Fee
- No entry fee
More Information
- Target Participants Anyone, Students, Professionals
- Program Frequency Yearly