SAFE Labs is building a global network of researchers, analysts, and domain experts committed to rigorous, independent inquiry — across disciplines, across borders. If you have expertise and the drive to apply it to hard problems, we want to hear from you.
This is not a mailing list. It is a working research community.
Collaborate on active research projects — co-author papers, contribute data analysis, provide domain expertise, or lead independent inquiries under the SAFE Labs banner.
Our work spans AI governance, quantitative finance, public health systems, institutional economics, climate, and geopolitics. The best insights come from the intersections.
No institutional politics. No agenda beyond getting things right. Research is published openly, attributing all contributors. Your work, under your name.
We are rooted in African institutions and realities — but publish for, and engage with, a global audience. Rare positioning for researchers who straddle both worlds.
You define your involvement. Peer review a draft, co-author a policy paper, contribute to a dataset, or lead a working group — based on your capacity and interests.
Connect with SAFE Labs' partner institutions, practitioners, and media network. Research does not stop at publication — we work to get findings into the right hands.
We are not looking for a fixed profile. We are looking for people with deep knowledge in at least one domain, an instinct for rigorous thinking, and a willingness to work across conventional boundaries.
All career stages welcome. Grad students to senior fellows.
We review every application personally — no automated filtering. We look at your domain, background, and research interests to understand where you might contribute.
If there is a good fit, Abdullah or a domain lead will reach out for a short conversation — typically 20–30 minutes — to discuss active projects and mutual interests.
You choose your initial involvement — reviewing a draft, contributing to a live dataset, or joining a working group. No pressure to overcommit from day one.
Active contributors are brought into the full network — access to working documents, draft papers, peer review channels, and the broader SAFE Labs community.
Tell us about yourself. We read every application.