Deadline: 12-Nov-21
The WanaData is pleased to launch a call for applications for the GMMP WanaData Fellowship to provide funding for journalists to research and amplify the findings of the report.
This fellowship will be announced during the prestigious AIJC 2021 conference and is targeted at engaging women in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa for the research.
The fellows will use additional data from these countries to explore the potentials of women representation in the media including key challenges, barriers and opportunities. Stories produced will further showcase the implications of possible action points that can address these gaps.
The details of the fellowship are outlined as follows:
- No of Fellowships: Up 6 fellows will be awarded
- Award Amount: The fellowship will award a total of ~6,000 USD
- Fellowship support: Each fellow would receive bi-monthly training and mentorship sessions by CfA’s data analysts and trainers
- Publishing and dissemination of findings: Fellows will publish their findings with local media partners across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria and South Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- You must be a
- You must be based in any of these countries Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa.
- You must be fluent in English.
- You must be affiliated with a media partner, as such you must publish/broadcast your work in mainstream media.
For more information, visit https://wanadata.medium.com/gmmp-wanadata-fellowship-application-c0e0b9762006