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FULLY FUNDED AFRICAN UNION MEDIA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: August 14 2025

LOCATION: Ethiopia

The AU Media Fellowship programme empowers Africans to shape and share their own stories, told by Africans, for Africa and the world.

ELIGIBILITY:

The AU Media Fellowship is committed to a fair and merit-based selection process. It is open to all African journalists and content creators who meet the following criteria:

African Citizens: Applicants must be citizens of an African Union member state.

Media Professionals: Journalists, bloggers, podcasters, and digital creators, especially those with newsroom experience.

Age: Applicants must be 25 years old or above.

Experience: Minimum of 6 years of work in media or content creation.

Language: Fluency in any AU official language. Working language is English.

Professional Impact: Demonstrated talent, innovation, and impact in media or digital content fields.

BENEFIT:

Funding and grants for pitch production.

Professional certification training with renowned global and continental media institutions.

Masterclasses with leading media and industry

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SWISS GOVERNMENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

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Application Opens: 4 August 2025; Deadline: 28 November 2025

LOCATION: Switzerland

The scholarship enables selected applicants to carry out a one-year research project as part of their doctoral studies at a Swiss higher education institution or recognized research institute. Valid only for full-time research in Switzerland.

ELIGIBILITY:

Highly qualified early-career researchers from all academic fields, including young medical doctors.

Priority will be given to individuals who have not previously studied or conducted research in Switzerland (see eligibility criteria for exceptions).

Master’s degree or equivalent completed by 31 July 2026 (for ETH Zurich: 30 June 2026).

Date of birth after 31 December 1990.

Detailed research plan with a timeline specifying key milestones and activities.

Applicants must have a letter of support from an academic supervisor in Switzerland (including a short CV).

If the applicant already resides in Switzerland, the date of entry must not be earlier than 1 August 2025 (submit a copy of the registration confirmation or residence permit).

Selection criteria: Academic profile, research competence, and motivation

Originality and methodological quality of the project

Quality of supervision and potential for future collaboration

Duration: Maximum of 12 months

No extensions possible

Start date: 1 September 2026

BENEFIT:

CHF 1,920 per month to cover basic living expenses for one person. This scholarship is not a salary

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