The Makerere Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD) is at the forefront of AI research and innovation in Africa. Our mission is to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence to address critical continental issues, improve human development indices, and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are committed to “Building Responsible AI Research and Innovations for Impact,” ensuring our work is ethical, fair, and beneficial to society. As an intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic team working on projects funded by prestigious partners like IDRC Canada and the UK’s FCDO.
About Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAID)
The Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAID) seeks to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address Africa’s most pressing challenges and contribute to the improvement of Human Development Indices (HDI) and the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Internship Program
Aim and Benefits of Internship Program
The internship benefits include:
- Hands-on experience with real-world AI research and development projects
- Mentorship from leading AI researchers
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact solutions in sectors like health and agriculture
- Exposure to global partnerships and professional development within a top-tier research environment
Internship Program Courses
Requirements for Internship Program Qualification
The eligibility criteria include:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related field at a recognized Ugandan university.
- Must maintain student status throughout the internship duration (June-July 2025).
- Basic programming experience (Python is highly preferred; Java or JavaScript also considered).
- Solid understanding of fundamental data structures and algorithms.
- A demonstrable passion for AI and its potential for positive impact in Africa.
- Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute proactively in a dynamic research environment.
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts is an added advantage.
- Prior experience with relevant projects (academic or personal) is desirable but not mandatory.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Internship Program
Focus Areas & Potential Projects:
1. Software Development for AI:
- Design and develop software solutions for AI-driven applications in health, agriculture, or other key sectors.
- Contribute to building and maintaining AI-ready datasets for African contexts.
- Develop robust back-end systems and APIs for AI models.
- Engage in agile development practices and collaborative coding.
2. Computer Vision:
- Assist in designing, training, and evaluating computer vision models for applications like medical image analysis or precision agriculture.
- Work with image/video datasets, including augmentation, annotation, and pre-processing.
- Explore and implement state-of-the-art deep learning architectures for vision tasks.
3. Natural Language Processing (NLP):
- Contribute to projects focusing on under-resourced African languages (e.g., data collection, model building for machine translation or speech recognition 10).
- Work on NLP applications such as sentiment analysis, text summarization, or information extraction tailored for local contexts.
- Explore techniques for low-resource NLP and culturally relevant AI.
Application Deadline
May 14, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAID) on docs.google.com to apply
For more details, visit Mak-CAD Internship webpage
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