By Ismah Ayomide
Are you a media professional passionate about civil society, sustainable development, and global justice? The Forus Journalism Fellowship is now open for applications, offering media professionals a unique opportunity to amplify the work of civil society organisations (CSOs) worldwide.
This fellowship is designed to strengthen collaboration between journalists and CSOs, improve media coverage of civil society’s contributions, and localise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by telling impactful stories at the community level.
Focus Areas:
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Localising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Key issues from the Forus Advocacy Agenda: development financing, safeguarding civic space, and effective development cooperation.
Benefits:
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€2,000 to support research, travel, and reporting costs.
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Guidance from experienced journalists and development experts.
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Access to civil society leaders, policymakers, and global media professionals.
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Publication of fellows’ articles on the Forus website and global networks.
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Opportunity to present work at the Forus Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Who Can Apply:
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Journalists with at least 3 years of professional experience.
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Open to applicants from all regions of the world.
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Professionals in any medium: print, online, radio, or television.
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Proven track record in impactful journalism.
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Strong interest in civil society, sustainable development, and global justice.
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Proficiency in English (working language of the fellowship).
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit the following:
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CV (max. 3 pages).
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Cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining motivation and proposed research.
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Story proposal (max. 2 pages).
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Two samples of published work (links or PDFs).
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Two letters of recommendation (from editors or media professionals).
Key Dates:
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Application Deadline: September 30, 2025.
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Shortlist Announcement: October 15, 2025.
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Interviews: October 18–22, 2025.
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Final Selection: October 29, 2025.
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Fellowship Duration: 3 months, starting October 2025.
Interested candidates should visit this link to apply.
Explore our global Opportunity page for more.
The Forus Journalism Fellowship invites media professionals worldwide, interested in civil society, sustainable development, and global justice, to apply for a chance to collaborate with CSOs and enhance the media's coverage of these topics. The fellowship focuses on localizing Sustainable Development Goals and advocating for issues such as development financing and civic space. Benefits include a €2,000 grant, mentorship from experts, access to global leaders, publication opportunities, and the chance to present at Forus' AGM.
Eligible applicants must possess a minimum of three years of journalism experience, be proficient in English, and demonstrate a history of impactful reporting. Applications require a CV, cover letter, story proposal, published work samples, and two recommendation letters. The application period closes on September 30, 2025, with selected fellows beginning the three-month program in October 2025. Interested individuals can apply through the Forus website.
