Entries open for the African Investigative Journalism Conference Fellowship

May 9, 2025 oppor4u 1 min read

Applications are now being accepted for the Fellowships of the 2025 African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2025). The AIJC will take place at Wits University from November 5 to 7, 2025, marking its 21st edition. The Wits Centre for Journalism encourages journalists, media professionals, trainers, and academics to submit proposals for speakers, panels, themes, or training that will enhance this year’s event and contribute to a diverse, engaging, and pertinent program.

In 2025, the African Investigative Journalism Conference Fellowship will offer two Fellowship tracks: one for early-career journalists under 30 with five or fewer years of experience, and another for mid-career journalists with five or more years of experience. Applications from freelance journalists are also encouraged.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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. #AIJC2025 will be held at Wits University in Johannesburg from 5 to 7 November 2025.

Application