The Masakhane African Languages Grant Hub has officially announced a new call for applications, seeking to address the critical lack of digital resources for African languages.
This initiative is designed to provide the necessary infrastructure for technological growth across the continent.
By focusing on Natural Language Processing (NLP), the hub aims to ensure that African languages are not left behind in the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence.
The goal is to support projects that create meaningful impact for local linguistic communities.
Funding and benefits
Successful candidates will receive direct financial grants to support their research and development efforts.
This funding is specifically aimed at overcoming the high costs associated with data collection and processing for low-resource languages.
In addition to financial aid, grantees will be integrated into a global community of experts.
This provides a unique opportunity for peer-to-peer mentorship and technical collaboration with leading figures in the field of machine learning.
Eligibility
The program is primarily open to researchers, developers, and practitioners who are deeply embedded in the African NLP ecosystem.
Applicants must demonstrate a clear connection to the African languages they intend to study or develop.
Furthermore, the hub seeks individuals or organizations that show a proven track record of community engagement.
Eligibility is strictly tied to those who can execute high-quality research while maintaining a focus on the continent’s specific linguistic needs.
Application requirement
A core requirement for all proposals is a steadfast commitment to open-source principles.
All data, models, and code produced through these grants must be made freely available to the public to encourage further innovation.
Proposals should focus on the creation of novel datasets or the development of tools that solve specific technical challenges for African languages.
The hub prioritizes projects that are sustainable and can be built upon by future researchers.
Deadline
The deadline for this application is January 25,2026. visit Masakhane website to apply . Explore more global calls on our Opportunities page
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