PTCIJ Climate Change Media Fellowship (Paid) 2021 for West Africa

PTCIJ launches Climate Change Media Fellowship for West Africa

Application Deadline: 16th July 2021.

About the Award: The Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ), through its Natural Resources Programme (NAREP), is pleased to invite journalists, media professionals, researchers and analysts for its inaugural climate change media fellowship across west Africa.

NAREP aims to strengthen the capacity of media and civil society to carry out deep and impactful reporting as well as advocacy around issues relating to natural resources, extractives and climate change.

Type: Fellowship

Eligibility: The fellowship which will last for three months is open to journalists, policy analysts and researchers working around climate change-related issues in any of these English-speaking West African countries: Ghana, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nigeria.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award:

• Training and mentorship opportunities for fellows
• Monthly stipend and data allowance
• Media appearances on topical climate change issues

How to Apply: Please note the following Guidelines:

• Pitches/research proposals must be centred around climate change in West Africa (you can focus on a country)
• Applicants must have relevant experience in investigative reporting, research, or policy analysis.
• Female journalists/researchers are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Click here to apply.

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