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ARCHIVI.NG FELLOWSHIP: HELP US UNCOVER NIGERIA’S HISTORY

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Application Deadline: 1:59 pm WAT, October 10, 2024. 

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Archivi.ng Fellowship, a multidisciplinary six-month program designed to enhance the world’s understanding of Nigerian history in engaging and meaningful ways. The fellowship program is looking for historians, ethnographers, journalists, artists, technologists, researchers, writers, filmmakers, content creators, and anyone interested in helping people understand Nigerian history.

ELIGIBILITY:

Apply if you: 

Are curious about Nigerian history and care deeply about helping people understand it in new and interesting ways.

Have a proven record of the successful production of knowledge work.  

Believe that your work contributes to the great body of knowledge that enhances the world’s understanding of Nigeria in new and interesting ways.

Are resident in Nigeria.

Do not have affiliations with any government-owned entities or political parties. 

BENEFIT:

A monthly stipend of ₦500,000 to cover the logistics and production of your work. 

Full access to Archivi.ng’s collections, online and offline.

Personalised mentorship from experts relevant to your project. 

Publication and distribution of your work on Archivi.ng’s platform and other channels.

Collaborative learning circles with fellow participants.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MFWA DPI JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: September 30, 2024.

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with funding support and in partnership with Co-Develop, is launching Phase II of the Digital Public Infrastructure Journalism Fellowship Programme. This initiative aims to elevate public awareness, stimulate debates, foster inclusivity, and encourage participation and uptake of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPG) issues across West Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

The fellowship seeks to host a cohort of 60 experienced journalists from Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo.

Required attributes:

Ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and to respect the opinions of others

Strong social and communication skills

An energetic, positive attitude to work; and

Proven record of diligent journalistic reporting backed by research

Basic knowledge, interest, or professional experience in ICTs and digitalisation issues

Application Process:

Interested candidates must complete the fellowship application form for their respective countries:

Ghana: https://forms.gle/ov4bHtCkkzHpmo697

Nigeria: https://forms.gle/mFSsFAMZq8G78YqR8

Togo: https://forms.gle/bvpSChKeSYYJer5x6

Benin: https://forms.gle/ajRqZJNer2ahPFJ46

Applications should include a 350-word statement of interest, a CV with two referees, a statement of support from the applicant’s media organization, and a copy of a national ID. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2024.

BENEFIT:

Training and mentorship opportunities

Reporting grants for Fellows (up to US$300 per story)

Monthly stipend of $250 per Fellow for the first three months of the Fellowship

Partner newsrooms will be supported with $1000 under a DPI/DPGs Newsroom Partnership Programme

Travel Grants to support best DPI/DPG Reporters to participate in international trainings or convenings that will further enhance their knowledge and capacity on DPI/DPG issues

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