Open Society Fellowships in Investigative Reporting

Open Society Fellowships in Investigative Reporting are 18-month fellowships for young journalists to develop in-depth investigative reporting skills. The programme includes study at Wits University, a semester at Rhodes University, a six-month internship, and attendance at two international investigative journalism conferences. Fellows are fully sponsored, including tuition/travel costs and a stipend.

Tuition coverage (BA Hons or MA), travel costs, stipend, mentorship, and internships with investigative teams; attendance at major conferences.

Candidates for the BA Hons must meet two years of journalism experience and be eligible for Wits Honours; candidates for the MA must have at least two years of journalism experience and be eligible for Wits MA. The programme preferentially supports black and female candidates.

Applicants must fill out the application form and submit a full CV, examples of work, and two recommendations.