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APPLY: African media professionals can now apply for the 2025 @_AfricanUnion Media Fellowship. Selected fellows will receive training, grants, support from experienced mentors, international and continental study tours, and more. 🗓 Apply by 14 August: t.ly/5vbeA

ICYMI: Mongabay is looking for a remote investigative researcher and reporter with at least three years' relevant experience. Applicants must have knowledge of conservation and environmental issues. 🗓 Rolling deadline. Details: t.ly/5Jvzk

APPLY: Journalists and filmmakers from the Global South are invited to apply for @onewm's 2025 Fellowship, which aims to support diverse reporting projects across the region through funding, mentoring, and skills development. 🗓️ Apply by 20 August: t.ly/oKlcS

ICYMI: @AIJC_Conference returns to @WitsUniversity for another packed edition featuring the brightest minds in investigative journalism. Save big on your ticket by taking advantage of the early bird discount, valid on Quicket until 10 August. 🎟 Details: t.ly/8C3-Z

DEADLINE ALERT: Experienced investigative journalists, editors and trainers from Africa, you only have two days left to apply for the WCJ's 2025 Investigative Journalism Masterclass Fellowship with @bellingcat and @skup_norge. ⌛️ Apply by 25 July: bit.ly/3IaI6tg

JOB OPPORTUNITY: @dailymaverick is looking for a Junior Editorial Coordinator with a keen eye for detail to join Maverick Life, its life and culture section. Relevant bachelor's degree required. 🗓 Apply by 9 August: t.ly/hURIG

APPLY: Journalists worldwide with at least five years of investigative journalism experience can apply for the Howard Center Data Journalism Training Program through @ICFJ scholarships, funded by the Scripps Howard Foundation. 🗓 Apply by 10 August: t.ly/LsUIa

JOB OPPORTUNITY: @GIJN is looking for a remote Program Director to plan, develop, and implement cutting-edge programs to foster the practice of investigative journalism across the globe. At least 15 years' experience in journalism required. 🔗 Details: t.ly/p_niN

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Media outlets, journalists and fact-checkers can submit proposals for the 2025 Global Summit on Disinformation, which seeks to include experiences and insights that help rethink information in complex contexts. 🗓 Apply by 31 July: t.ly/tbq9X

📢 Call for Proposals DefendDefenders seeks a consultant to conduct a Mid-Term Evaluation of the CHARM Programme (2023–2025). Submit your technical & financial proposal by 8 August 2025. Find more about the opportunity here: charmafrica.org/call-for-propo… @Sida @DefendDefenders…

APPLY: Science journalists and journalism students can apply for fellowships to attend the hybrid 2025 Science Journalism Forum, “Science Journalism at a Crossroads – Rethinking Trust, Funding and Innovation,” taking place from 27 to 30 October. Details: t.ly/e9Q_0

APPLY: @globalfreemedia invites media organisations around the world to apply for its Local News Accelerator, a four-month training programme that aims to help build meaningful financial and editorial sustainability. 🗓 Deadline: 24 August. 🔗 Details: t.ly/SgXaT

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Mongabay is looking for a remote investigative researcher and reporter with at least three years' relevant experience. Applicants must have knowledge of conservation and environmental issues. 🗓 Rolling deadline. Details: t.ly/5Jvzk

Are you keen to take your investigative journalism skills to the next level? Sign up for this 3-day masterclass by @AIJC_conference, @skup_norge & @bellingcat. The training is set for Nov. 2- 4 in 🇿🇦, prior to #AIJC2025. Deadline: July 25. twp.ai/4inzEV

CALL FOR ENTRIES: @SAEditorsForum invites entries for the 2025 Nat Nakasa Awards for Courageous Journalism, celebrating journalists who display integrity, fearlessness, and commitment to truth and public service in their reporting. 🗓 Enter by 31 July: t.ly/lvv7n

ICYMI: @News24 is looking for a Climate Editor to join the team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. At least 10 years' experience as a journalist and a proven track record in climate reporting are required. Details: t.ly/NXo2c

Congratulations to the Wits Centre for Journalism's graduating Honours and Master's class of 2024! Your hard work has paid off, and we look forward to following your continued success in the industry. @WitsUniversity | #JournalismMatters | #WitsForGood

APPLY: Investigative journalists and activists are invited to apply for Bertha Foundation's Bertha Challenge, which seeks to support collaborative investigations of one pressing social justice issue. 🗓️ Deadline: 28 July. Details: t.ly/kc7BK

The 2025 @AIJC_Conference's call for masterclass fellowships is still open! This intensive three-day pre-#AIJC2025 course by @Journ_SA, @skup_norge & @bellingcat offers training on the latest investigative journalism techniques. Deadline: July 25. twp.ai/4inzEW

DEADLINE: Editors and newsroom managers on the continent, today is the last opportunity to apply for the Africa Editor Safety Cohort Programme from @ACOSalliance. Fifteen participants will be selected for the course beginning on 9 August. 🔗 Details: t.ly/cdDus