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African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) Fellowship 2025 (Funded to Johannesburg, South Africa)

Posted on: 08 May, 2025 Deadline: 23 May, 2025

The annual African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC), an initiative of the Wits Centre for Journalism (WCJ), is the largest gathering of African investigative journalists on the continent. Now in its 21st year (2025), the conference is usually held over three days late in the year (October/November), where journalists from Africa and elsewhere gather at Wits University to network, share ideas and stories, celebrate excellent, groundbreaking work, and learn from one another through a series of lectures, workshops, masterclasses and seminars.

School: Wits Centre for Journalism

Eligibility Criteria for African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) Fellowship 2025 (Funded to Johannesburg, South Africa)

You must have a valid passport (valid for at least six months after the conference dates).
Applicants must be aware that selected fellows are required to produce at least one piece of investigative journalism (online, print, or broadcast) inspired from material gathered at the 2025 conference, to be published no later than three months after its conclusion.
Applicants must also provide proof of identity to verify their age and include a CV that refers to published work.
Applications from freelance journalists are welcome.

Benefits of African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) Fellowship 2025 (Funded to Johannesburg, South Africa)

The fellowship will cover major travel costs, including return flights from your home country to the conference, shuttles, accommodation, conference fees, as well as meals during the conference.

How to Apply

Click on the link to the application website to get started with your application process.

Application deadline is May 23, 2025 at 5pm (SAST). Late submission will not be considered.

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Application Deadline

23 May, 2025

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African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) Fellowship 2025 (Funded to Johannesburg, South Africa)

Eligibility Criteria for African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) Fellowship 2025 (Funded to Johannesburg, South Africa)