Empowering Innovation at the Frontiers of Research
This highly selective fellowship offers researchers, data scientists, and technologists the opportunity to apply advanced computational techniques to drive breakthroughs in science, engineering, sustainability, and beyond. Fellows will work on real-world projects that harness AI and machine learning to analyze large-scale, high-impact datasets—unlocking new insights and driving innovation at scale.
2025 Fellowship Recipient: Sunday Negedu

We’re honored to announce Dr. Sunday Negedu as the first recipient of the Data Samurai Fellowship. Dr. Negedu exemplifies the mission of our fellowship—bridging deep scientific expertise with real-world innovation. His research spans chromatin domain insulators, breast cancer biomarkers, and therapeutic strategies rooted in molecular biology. But what makes Sunday stand out isn't just his academic rigor—it's his commitment to mentorship, accessible science, and global health impact. Through his teaching, research, and volunteer work, he brings knowledge to life in a way that empowers others.