[Air-L] Applications Open - DSA Cambridge Fellowship Programme (Deadline: 31 October 2025)

[Data for Policy]

Dear AoIR community,

Data for Policy CIC <https://dataforpolicy.org/> is pleased to announce the
launch of *The Digital Statecraft Academy (DSA)
<https://digitalstatecraft.academy/>*— a pioneering initiative designed to
prepare visionary leaders for governance in the algorithmic age.

As part of this initiative, we are introducing the inaugural* Cambridge
Fellowship*, a 12-month hybrid programme that equips policymakers,
academics, and technologists with the skills and networks needed to
navigate digital transformation with confidence and foresight.

*Programme Highlights*

   - In-depth learning in *Digital Public Infrastructure**, Data for
   Policy, Algorithmic Governance, *and* GovTech*
   - A *week-long immersive residency in Cambridge* with world-class experts
   - A *capstone project* focused on developing a practical policy or
   governance solution
   - *Mentorship*, peer networks, and access to a global community
   - Publication support via *Cambridge University Press* and opportunities
   to present at elite policymaking forums




*The Digital Statecraft Academy Welcomes:*

   - *Individual Fellows*: Senior or emerging leaders with demonstrated
   expertise in data science, AI, public policy, or governance, and a
   commitment to shaping the future of digital governance
   - *Institutional Partners*: Organisations committed to sponsoring
   high-potential leaders and applying fellowship insights to real-world
   challenges
   - *Strategic Collaborators*: Institutions eager to co-develop
   curriculum, contribute case studies, and build global networks for
   excellence in digital governance

Applications are open for the inaugural *DSA Cambridge Fellowship cohort* —
a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of governance transformation in
the algorithmic age.

*Apply here: *https://digitalstatecraft.academy/

*Deadline: 31 October 2025*

At the core of The Digital Statecraft Academy is the Digital Statecraft
Manifesto v1.0, a guiding framework that sets out principles and a vision
for leadership in the digital era. We invite you to read and respond to the
DSA founding manifesto as part of your engagement with the programme. The
Digital Statecraft Manifesto v1.0
<https://digitalstatecraft.academy/the_digital_statecraft_manifesto_v1-0/>

This programme is delivered in strategic collaboration with the Cambridge
Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP), <https://www.csap.cam.ac.uk/> University
of Cambridge <https://www.cam.ac.uk/>, Cambridge University Press
<https://www.cambridge.org/gb/universitypress>, the *Data & Policy *journal
<https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/data-and-policy>, The GovLab,
<https://thegovlab.org/> Microsoft, <https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/> and
the Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI). <https://cdpi.dev/>

For inquiries about the DSA Cambridge Fellowship, please contact:
office at digitalstatecraft.academy

We warmly encourage your applications and invite you to share this
exceptional opportunity with colleagues who are ready to contribute to this
vital mission.

*The future of governance is being written now. Let’s shape it together.*

Best regards,
The Digital Statecraft Academy Office