Wits University offers fellowships for investigative journalism conference [Africa]

Print and broadcast journalists with a proven track record in investigative journalism can apply for a fellowship to attend this conference.

The African Investigative Journalism Conference, organized by the Journalism Program of Wits University, will take place Oct. 29 to 31 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The event will feature 50 panels, training sessions, keynotes and workshops with investigative reporters, editors and producers from the African continent and the United States.

The fellowship will cover travel, accommodations, local transportation, meals and conference fees. Fellows are expected to either produce a story or do a presentation in their home country, based on learnings from the conference.

Registration for the conference is ongoing, but spots are limited. The daily rate is ZAR1,300. Group discounts are available. 

The fellowship deadline is Aug. 3.

For more information on how to apply for a fellowship, click here.