At least six research grants, that will range from $5,000 to $10,000 USD, will be made.
Awardees will join a cohort of researchers from Eastern or Southern Africa whose work is focused on understanding the impact of AI in different communities. The research should be carried out and finalized during the 3 month grant period, which we expect to be from November 2023 to January 2024.
Additional Support
In addition to funding, we also offer the following support and resources to Awardees:
- Expert/Mentorship Support: Awardees will have access to Mozilla Fellows and other experts in Mozilla’s network with relevant subject matter expertise, including Mozilla's Insights team, who may serve as advisors or mentors.
- Cohort and Individual Support: Awardees will convene virtually as a cohort for group working and feedback sessions, peer-to-peer support, and/or workshops; and meet 1:1 with Mozilla staff for additional support.
- Community: Mozilla helps to facilitate connections for Awardees with like-minded leaders, partner organizations, alumni, and Mozilla staff.
- Showcasing Work: Mozilla holds an annual festival called MozFest which brings together artists, activists, thinkers, and builders working from around the world who are all working towards a healthier internet. This event provides a place and an opportunity to convene, facilitate or curate in a way that helps fellows and awardees raise the issues that are most pressing for them and their communities.
- Communication Support: Mozilla’s Communications and Marketing Team provides a range of supports for Awardees, including developing tailored communication strategies for each project, pitching to local and international media outlets, crafting social media campaigns, and sharing with Mozilla’s website audience and email list.
Reporting Requirements
At the end of the grant period, awardees are expected to:
- Submit a final report, including a budget report
- Submit the research summary
- Submit a copy of the report and/or other related media outputs made publicly available
Additional reporting may be required of non-501(c)(3) grantees to demonstrate appropriate charitable use of all grants.
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Questions specific to this funding opportunity can be directed to Senior Program Officer, Koliwe Majama, on the email [email protected].