20/06/2025
🎓 PhD Opportunity at the University of Lagos – Please Share!
We’re thrilled to announce two fully funded PhD positions at the Nigeria AI Lab (NAIL), Department of Computer Science, University of Lagos. This initiative is part of the AI for Education project, supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). We're designing AI-powered personalized learning assistants for low-connectivity, underserved learning environments in sub-Saharan Africa—and we’re looking for passionate, talented researchers to join us!
PhD Tracks:
Track 1 – AI/ML for Personalized Learning
Track 2 – NLP & Educational Interaction Design
What’s Included
Monthly stipend of approximately NGN 300,000 covering tuition, housing, and living expenses
Research and travel support (subject to availability)
Mentorship and access to an active research community
Opportunities to publish, present, and collaborate with education stakeholders across Africa
Deadline: July 5, 2025
To apply, send an email to: [email protected]
Include CV, cover letter, research statement (1–2 pages), academic transcripts, and links to your Google Scholar, LinkedIn, and 3 referees.
Please share widely within your networks—help us reach talented students passionate about AI, education, and social impact. Together, let’s build inclusive learning systems for every learner, everywhere.
Dr. Chika Yinka-Banjo (1st Supervisor) and Dr. Yetunde Folajimi (2nd Supervisor)
