Deadline: August 3, 2025
Applications are open for the Republic Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship 2025. This six-month fellowship programme is 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 Africa—West, 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.
Each fellow will propose a theme from one of The Republic’s eight focus areas—including Art x Culture, Science x Technology, and Politics x Security—and will be expected to develop a distinct editorial identity and perspective for their regional division. 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.
Benefits
- Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $500, as well as editorial guidance, workshop access and structured feedback from The Republic’s editorial team.
- 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.
Eligibility
- Open to editors, journalists, curators or other storytelling practitioners who are based in Africa;
- Have at least three years of professional experience;
- The fellowship is remote, and reliable internet access is required.
Application
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Lagos time on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Selected fellows will be notified by September 2025.
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; and the contact details for two professional referees.
For more information, visit Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship.
