Our fellowship explores how digital technology can best support the rights and aspirations of all people.Â
As we continue our mission to advance trusted, inclusive digital transformation, weâre pleased to continue our Fellowship for the 3rd year.
Our Fellowship provides an opportunity for curious, passionate mid-career researchers and practitioners to explore frontier questions related to digital public infrastructure (DPI) and data governance. Fellows are invited to bring their own knowledge and research agenda to the Fellowship while contributing to our goals of improving the design, deployment, and governance of foundational digital systems, services, and data sharing innovations.
“My experience as a Fellow at DIAL was transformative. The Fellowship gave me the freedom to explore a topic I was passionate about – one with limited existing research – which meant I needed to conduct extensive interviews and primary research. DIAL’s credibility and extensive network proved invaluable in opening doors and connecting me with key individuals who might otherwise have been difficult to reach.”
– Kassim Vera, 2025 Fellow
Meet the newest cohort.
We are pleased to be supporting Fellows whose work is aligned with our core thematic priorities: 1) creating more value for more people from data; 2) understanding the ways in which digital systems and services impact people, including and especially the most marginalized; and 3) accelerating the adoption of data sharing and governance practices that fuel innovation and empower people.Â
Dive into past cohorts' work.
Learn more about our previous research fellows, their areas of focus, and how theyâre contributing to positive digital transformation.
