Young Voices from the Global South in the Age of AI! Call for Youth Case Studies is Now Open

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Young Voices from the Global South in the Age of AI! Call for Youth Case Studies is Now Open

Have you ever used AI to overcome language barriers and connect with friends from other countries?

Have AI chatbots or social media recommendations changed the way you interact with others?

Or has AI opened up new opportunities for you to study, conduct research, and collaborate across borders?

As AI becomes part of everyday life,

what experiences do young people across the Global South share?

And what different challenges do they face across countries and cultures?

As part of the 2026 Global South Modernization Forum, the Center for Global AI Innovative Governance (CGAIG), together with the School of Journalism at Fudan University, is launching a youth case study and presentation event titled “The Global South in the Age of AI: Youth Perspectives on Development and the Future.”

We invite students from China and other Global South countries to share their experiences, explore real-world issues, and tell their own stories about life in the age of AI.

Form a team, share your perspective, and help bring young voices from the Global South to a wider audience!

01丨What Kind of Case Studies Are We Looking for?

This call for case studies focuses on three themes.

1. AI and Cross-Cultural Communication

2. AI and Youth Social Interactions

3. AI and Youth Participation in International Cooperation

Whether your idea comes from your own experience with AI or something you’ve observed in your community, we encourage you to start with a specific question and explore it in local contexts across the Global South. We encourage firsthand research through fieldwork, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and direct observation.

02丨Who Can Participate?

Eligible Applicants:The call is open to Fudan University students, including Chinese students and international students from other Global South countries. Students from all academic disciplines are welcome.

Team Requirements: Teams must consist of 3–5 students. Teams bringing together Chinese and international students are especially welcome.

Application Materials: Complete the Youth Case Study Application Form, outlining your case background, key research questions, preliminary research, and proposed research plan. Applications should be approximately 2,000 Chinese characters or 1,800 English words.

Language: Applications may be submitted in either Chinese or English. Final presentations and discussions will be conducted in English.

Funding Support: Selected teams will receive financial support to help them carry out their case studies and prepare for the final presentations.

03丨What's the Timeline?

The schedule is subject to further announcements from the organizers.

04丨How to Apply

Application Deadline: November 2, 2026 (Monday), 10:00 PM (Beijing Time)

Required Document: Youth Case Study Application Form (either the Chinese or English version)

Submission Email: cgaig@fudan.edu.cn

Email Subject Line: Youth Case Study Application – Team Name – Team Leader’s Name

Required Document Download:Please click readmore to download the application form.

Special Reminder: Before submitting your application, please scan the QR code to complete the information registration.

The story of the Global South in the age of AI is about more than technological progress. It is also about young people’s experiences, reflections, and aspirations for the future.

Let young voices from across the Global South be heard, and their lived experiences be brought to light!

Click readmore to download the application form