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
Benefits
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
Scholarship Courses
Computer Science
Requirements
We’re looking for passionate, talented researchers to join us!
Application Documents
CV
Cover letter,
Research statement (1–2 pages),
Academic transcripts,
Links to your Google Scholar, LinkedIn
3 referees
Method of Application
To apply, send an email and attach the documents to: airol@unilag.edu.ng
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: July 5, 2025.
