RFAs: Tech Policy Fellowship Program (Ghana)

Deadline: 11 May 2025

Are you passionate about the intersection of technology, governance, and public policy? Do you want to influence how technology shapes their future in Ghana? Then apply now for the Tech Policy Fellowship, a transformative program designed to equip Ghanaian professionals with the skills, tools, and networks to lead change in the tech policy space.

The Tech Policy Fellowship is a five-month program which aims to build a dynamic cohort of ten (10) young professionals in Ghana with the capacity to shape and influence digital and technology policy through research, advocacy, and innovative projects.

Fellows will undergo a two-week intensive hybrid training boot camp, engage in a study tour to an African country with exemplary digital policy practices, and develop hands-on policy projects. The program culminates in a graduation event and continued support through a national Tech Policy Network.

Benefits

A funded fellowship, including all training materials, travel (domestic & international), and accommodation costs during the duration of the programme.
Access to expert trainers, mentors, and a vibrant community of policy thinkers.
A study tour to an African country with advanced tech policy frameworks.
The opportunity to design and launch your own tech policy project.
Continuous mentorship and post-program support.
Membership in Ghana’s first Tech Policy Network.

Eligibility Criteria

They are looking for emerging leaders from diverse sectors, including:
- Tech professionals and entrepreneurs
- Policy analysts and civil servants in ICT-related ministries/agencies
- Legal and regulatory professionals
- Academics and researchers in technology-related fields
- Journalists and communicators covering digital innovation
- Members of civil society and digital rights organizations
- Women in technology and public policy
- Final-year students or recent graduates in tech-related fields
They strongly encourage women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from outside Accra to apply.
Ghanaian citizen with a valid passport.
Experience or background in technology, policy, governance, or related fields.
Passion for public interest, innovation, and digital transformation.
Commitment to fully participate in all components of the program (May–September 2025).