The Centre for Investigative Journalism Malawi (CIJM) provides Internship awards to journalists regarding integrity issues in Malawi. Interested Young Malawi Leaders can apply before the deadline at http://investigative-malawi.com
The Center for Investigative Journalism Malawi (CIJM) in cooperation with the National Integrity Platform (NIP) and with financial support from GIZ inviting scholarship applications for Journalists for Internships at the Amabhungane Center for Investigative Journalism in Johannesburg, South Africa, and INK Center for Investigative Journalism in Gaborone, Botswana. This project is meant to enhance the skills of investigative journalists to report on corruption and integrity issues in Malawi. Female applicants have the most priority.
Total No.of Awardees: 4
CIJM Internship Details
Selected students can get the Internship duration period will be 3 months covers. The Center for Investigative Journalism Malawi (CIJM) will offer a reasonable monthly stipend, air tickets, ground transportation, and accommodation to successful candidates.
CIJM Internship Process 2024
There will be 4 slots conducted in 3 months to work with the Centres’ staff as an opportunity to strengthen their investigative skills hands-on. This is a platform where participants have to exhibit the skills like proposing story ideas; do investigations and publish under the strict guidance of their mentors.
| CIJM International Internships 2024 | Details |
| Name of the Scholarship | CIJM International Internships |
| Name of the Organization | The Center for Investigative Journalism Malawi (CIJM) |
| Nationality | Johannesburg, South Africa, and INK Center for Investigative Journalism in Gaborone, Botswana |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Applicant must be working as a journalist from any Malawian media outlet and have an interest in investigative journalism with a focus on integrity issues in Malawi |
| Total No.of Awardees | 4 |
| Official Website | http://investigative-malawi.com |
| Deadline | Visit the official website |
CIJM International Internships 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must be working as a journalist from any Malawian media outlet and have an interest in investigative journalism with a focus on integrity issues in Malawi, Applicant should be available full-time to join the Centre/s for a set period and to work on set investigative projects if employed a letter from your superior granting approval to participate in the program will be required.
CIJM International Internships 2024 – Application Process
Submit the following documents to complete the application process
- Updated CV
- A motivation of 300 words maximum stating explicitly why they want to join the program and what they hope to achieve. The motivation may indicate a preferred period and place of internship (South Africa or Botswana).
- At least three original investigative story ideas on corruption and integrity issues in Malawi they want to pursue when selected. Preference will go to stories with a link to the country where the internship will be pursued and/or stories where some preliminary research has been done.
- At least two samples of investigative stories.
Application deadline
The CIJM International Internships Application Registration schedule will be announced shortly with the deadline also Official dates at the official website of CIJM before applying visit the official website to get complete guidelines with the deadline at http://investigative-malawi.com