DSA Cambridge Fellowship: Leadership for the Algorithmic Age

The DSA Cambridge Fellowship Programme is a selective, 12-month leadership development programme designed for public leaders and policy professionals working at the intersection of technology, data, and governance.

Delivered by The Digital Statecraft Academy (DSA) and supported by the Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP), University of Cambridge, Microsoft, Cambridge University Press, The GovLab (NYU), Data for Policy CIC, and the Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI), the Fellowship equips participants with the strategic insight, ethical grounding, and practical tools required to govern effectively in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making.

The programme brings together a global, interdisciplinary cohort from government, academia, international organisations, and industry, creating a trusted space for peer learning, reflection, and applied problem-solving.

Focus Areas

Who is the Fellowship Designed For?

The DSA Cambridge Fellowship Programme is designed for senior and emerging leaders in government, public institutions, academia, and relevant industries who:

• Have a track record of professional or academic leadership

• Are committed to advancing public value, ethical governance, and evidence-informed decision-making

• Are ready to engage with complex, interdisciplinary challenges at the intersection of technology, policy, and governance

• Seek to develop practical skills in digital statecraft, algorithmic governance, and data-driven policy

Ideal candidates are professionals or researchers with significant responsibilities, influence, or potential to shape institutional strategy, policy design, or technology-enabled public-sector transformation.