Deadline: 3-Aug-25
The Republic is pleased to announce the Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship, a six-month fellowship programme designed towards the commissioning, writing and curation of stories rooted in Blackness and the African experience.
This fellowship will support five early- to mid-career editors, writers, researchers and/or journalists based in the different regions of AfricaWest, East, Southern, North and Central. Fellows will receive mentorship, stipend and editorial support to commission original writing, produce original written content and curate local conversations around the most urgent themes shaping the African experience.
Over the course of six months, fellows are required to commission two original essays per month, produce one story of their own each month and host one public engagement event in their African city at the end of the fellowship term.
Focus Areas
- Each fellow will propose a theme from one of The Republics eight focus areasincluding:
Benefits
- They will also participate in workshops, skill-building sessions and a final digital symposium to showcase their work and launch a growing pan-African editorial network.
Funding Information
- Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $500, as well as editorial guidance, workshop access and structured feedback from The Republics editorial team.
Eligibility Criteria
- This fellowship is open to editors, journalists, curators or other storytelling practitioners who are based in Africa and have at least three years of professional experience.
- The fellowship is remote, and reliable internet access is required.
Application Requirements
- Applicants must submit a three-page proposal outlining their editorial focus and plan for the fellowship:
- A CV;
- A 500-word statement of interest;
- Two samples of published work;
- The contact details for two professional referees.
For more information, visit The Republic.