The African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2024), in partnership with SKUP, the Association for Critical and Investigative Press in Norway, and Bellingcat, will host an intensive training course on the latest investigative journalism techniques, taking place over three days immediately preceding the annual AIJC conference scheduled for 30 October to 1 November 2024 at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.
About Wits Journalism
Wits Journalism is a programme for aspirant and working journalists. Located in Johannesburg – at the heart of the country’s media – it is well placed to work closely with the industry and working professionals to ensure a rich and exciting centre of teaching, training, research and public engagement.
The programme offers two streams: a career-entry route for graduates who want to become journalists; and a mid-career route for working journalists who wish to develop their skills and knowledge. In addition there is a Masters option with specialisations in financial and inve... continue reading
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AIJC Masterclass fellowships
Aim and Benefits of AIJC Masterclass fellowships
- Selected fellows will participate in an intensive training course conducted by Bellingcat, focusing on digital forensics, verification, and OSINT tools.
- Fellows will have the opportunity to attend the AIJC conference and additional training sessions.
- Fellows can apply for additional support covering travel and accommodation, excluding home-country transport, insurance, visas, personal in-country transport, or hotel incidentals.
- Participation in the conference offers the chance to network with leading investigative journalists and media professionals from around the world.
Requirements for AIJC Masterclass fellowships Qualification
- Applicants must have a proven track record in investigative journalism, demonstrated through their work history and application answers.
- Candidates should be trainers or educators in investigative journalism from African countries.
- Selection will be based on the quality of recent work and responses provided in the application
- .Applicants must be available to attend from 27 October to 1/2/3 November 2024, and travel from 25/26 October to 1/2/3 November 2024.
- A valid passport is required for international travel.
- If necessary, applicants must arrange their own visas.
Application Deadline
August 30, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Wits Journalism on docs.google.com to apply
For more details, visit AIJ website
