Applications Invited for AI-DAN (AI-Dataset Ambassadors Network) Accelerator Program

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About the Organization

We are a research lab working at the intersection of data, technology, design and social science to strengthen the course of civic engagements in India.

We work to harness the potential of open knowledge movements and better enable citizens to engage in matters of public reform.

We aim to grow data and tech capacity of governments, non-profits, think-tanks, media houses, universities, and more to enable data-driven decision making at scale.

About the Fellowship

The Dataset Onboarding Support Team (DOST), led by CivicDataLab in collaboration with Bhashini, and supported by the Gates Foundation, is a collaborative initiative under India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), to strengthen India’s multilingual AI infrastructure. Under this initiative, the AI-DAN (AI-Dataset Ambassadors Network) Accelerator Program seeks passionate individuals to lead dataset onboarding efforts across multiple states, ensuring linguistic diversity and cultural representation in India’s AI ecosystem.

As an AI-DAN Fellow, you will work at the intersection of language technology, digital public infrastructure, and community engagement to onboard high-quality datasets that represent the linguistic richness of Indian states.

Duration: 6 months

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification, collection, and onboarding of state-specific linguistic datasets for Bhashini and AI Kosh platforms
• Facilitate engagement with state government departments, universities, local language communities, and civil society organisations
• Work with technical teams to ensure proper dataset formatting, metadata creation, and quality assurance
• Conduct field visits to assess linguistic resources, community needs, and regional language variations
• Prepare regular progress reports and document best practices from field operations
• Prepare presentations and concept notes as per the project requirements
• Support in facilitating state-level workshops and consultations

Eligibility

Essential Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Master’s degree completed in relevant fields (Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Language Technology, Computer Science, Public Policy, or related disciplines)
• Professional Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience in stakeholder research, community engagement, or participatory research projects
• Language Proficiency: Native or professional proficiency in the official language(s) of the selected city/state.
• Technical Aptitude: Basic understanding of digital platforms and data management
• Availability: Willingness to work in a hybrid setting with regular field visits and departmental collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, or related fields
• Prior experience working with state-level government departments or institutions
• Experience in community engagement, participatory research, or grassroots initiatives
• Knowledge of Indian language datasets, corpora, or linguistic resources
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in multilingual context

How to Apply

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