Anthropic’s Research Fellowships in Wellbeing and AI: An Opportunity for Cape Verde

Anthropic’s Research Fellowships on Wellbeing and AI, with a deadline for applications of 21 September 2026, represent an unprecedented opportunity for Cape Verde to position itself at the forefront of research into artificial intelligence (AI) with a human-centred focus. In a world where AI is advancing by leaps and bounds, it is crucial to ensure that its development is geared towards human benefit and social wellbeing. This is precisely the aim of Anthropic, a leading AI company, in launching this funding programme.

For Cape Verde, this initiative offers a way to explore how AI can be applied to tackle local challenges and improve the quality of life of its citizens. Imagine projects that use AI to optimise water resource management, forecast weather patterns for sustainable agriculture, or develop personalised educational tools for the most remote communities. These are just a few of the countless possibilities opened up by these grants.

Anthropic is particularly interested in proposals that address the impact of AI on individual and collective well-being. This includes areas such as mental health, social cohesion, the ethics of AI, and how technology can be designed to be safer, fairer and more equitable. Cape Verdean researchers, academics and innovators now have the opportunity to contribute unique perspectives and solutions tailored to the reality of the archipelago, thereby enriching the global debate on the future of AI.

The funding provided by these grants can act as a catalyst for the development of research capabilities in Cape Verde. It enables not only the implementation of innovative projects, but also the training of local talent in cutting-edge fields, creating an innovation ecosystem that could have lasting repercussions on the country’s socio-economic development. By taking part, Cape Verde not only benefits from the funding opportunity, but also becomes part of a global network of researchers and thinkers who are shaping the future of technology.

We strongly encourage all those with an interest in Cape Verde – from universities to research centres and start-ups with innovative ideas – to explore this call for proposals. Your participation is vital to ensuring that the voice and needs of island nations are taken into account as AI develops.

Application Deadline: 21 September 2026
Link to the application: https://www.anthropic.com/news/wellbeing-research-grants