Apply: Masterclass Fellowships for Investigative Journalists and Trainers

The African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2024), in collaboration with SKUP, the Association for Critical and Investigative Press in Norway, and Bellingcat, will conduct an intensive training program focused on contemporary investigative journalism methodologies. This Masterclass Fellowships for Investigative Journalists and Trainers program will take place over three days, immediately prior to the annual AIJC conference, which is set for 30 October to 1 November 2024 at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The masterclass, which will cover digital forensics, verification, and OSINT tools, will be led by the Bellingcat team in English from Sunday, 27 October to Tuesday, 29 October. Participants in the masterclass will also have the opportunity to attend the AIJC conference and its associated training sessions.

Eligibility Criteria – African Investigative Journalism Conference Masterclass Fellowships for Investigative Journalists and Trainers

Fellowships for masterclass attendance will be awarded to seasoned investigative journalists and trainers from African nations, evaluated on their professional achievements and recent contributions as detailed in their application responses.

Advantages – African Investigative Journalism Conference Masterclass Fellowships for Investigative Journalists and Trainers

1. Fellows may also seek additional support for travel and accommodation expenses (excluding transportation within their home country, insurance, visa fees, personal transport within the host country, or hotel incidentals).
2. Successful candidates must possess valid passports and are responsible for obtaining their own visas if necessary, with travel arrangements required from 25/26 October to 1/2/3 November 2024.

Application Process: – African Investigative Journalism Conference Masterclass Fellowships for Investigative Journalists and Trainers

1. The application deadline is 30 August, and successful candidates will be notified before the end of August.
2. visit the official website of the African Investigative Journalism Conference Masterclass Fellowships for Investigative Journalists and Trainers.