Deadline: 8 August 2019

The African Investigative Journalism Conference is currently inviting applications for investigative reporters for attending International conference in Africa.

The African Investigative Journalism Conference is the premier annual gathering of Africans investigative reporters- a three- day international conference for and about investigative Journalism. It involves skills training, networking, promoting, updates on cutting edge tools, collaboration and in- depth accounts of major investigative stories.

At AIJC2019 there will be an opportunities to hear some of the best investigative journalists in Africa talking about their stories and sharing their skills. they have invited a number of international speakers, and will provide courses in a range of skills important for all graduating journalists. Further, they will be running a student’s newsroom during the conference, where they will do online and social media coverage, and contribute to our conference edition of the campus newspaper, Vuvuzela, under the supervision of tutors.

This year’s conference will feature more than 50 speakers in workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions, as well as skills training in areas such as advanced data analysis and security. The bursary covers their travel costs to the conference and return; their hotel accommodation in Johannesburg, meals, conference fees and ground transport to and from the conference.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students currently in their final year of an undergraduate journalism degree, honours or master’s degree in journalism are eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply online via given website.

For more information please visit http://journalism.co.za/call-for-applications-sadc-students-journalist-fellowships-for-aijc19/