Program Description:

Title: AIJC 2025 Investigative Journalism Fellowship for Early and Mid-Career African Journalists

Application Deadline: 

AIJC 2025 Investigative Journalism Fellowship for Early and Mid-Career African Journalists Overview

The African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) is inviting applications for its 2025 Fellowship Program. This opportunity is open to early-career journalists under 30 with five or fewer years of experience, and mid-career journalists with over five years of experience. Freelance journalists are also encouraged to apply.

AIJC 2025 Investigative Journalism Fellowship for Early and Mid-Career African Journalists Eligibility

• Early-career journalists: Under 30 years old with five or fewer years of journalism experience

• Mid-career journalists: With five or more years of journalism experience

• Freelancers are eligible

• Must possess a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months after the conference dates)

• Must be able to produce an investigative piece based on the conference within 3 months after the event

• Must submit proof of identity and a CV including published work

AIJC 2025 Investigative Journalism Fellowship for Early and Mid-Career African Journalists Benefits

• Full coverage of major travel costs, including:

  • Return flights from your home country

  • Shuttles, accommodation, and conference fees

  • Meals during the conference

• Professional exposure at Africa’s premier investigative journalism conference

AIJC 2025 Investigative Journalism Fellowship for Early and Mid-Career African Journalists: Application Requirements

• Valid passport

• Proof of age and identity

• Updated CV referencing published journalistic work

• Commitment to produce and publish an investigative story within three months of the conference

AIJC 2025 Investigative Journalism Fellowship for Early and Mid-Career African Journalists: Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated journalistic skill and passion

• Quality and relevance of published work

• Commitment to producing post-conference investigative content

AIJC 2025 Investigative Journalism Fellowship for Early and Mid-Career African Journalists: Restrictions

• The fellowship does not support non-journalistic professionals

• Selected fellows must publish a story based on the AIJC by the given deadline

AIJC 2025 Investigative Journalism Fellowship for Early and Mid-Career African Journalists: Application Process

• Prepare your passport, proof of age, and CV

• Apply through the official AIJC platform (link to be confirmed via AIJC website)

• Deadline not specified; apply early to increase your chances