Applications are now open for the Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship, a six-month programme beamed at early- to mid-career editors, writers, researchers, and journalists across Africa.
Organised by The Republic, a pan-African publication, the fellowship empowers participants to shape powerful narratives rooted in Black identity and the diverse realities of the African experience.
The programme will select five fellows, one from each of Africa’s main regions: West, East, Southern, North, and Central Africa.
Fellowship Overview
Fellows will receive training in curating and crafting stories centred on Blackness and the African experience. The programme offers a unique professional development opportunity for storytellers passionate about reshaping how Africa is understood and represented.
Responsibilities
Fellows are expected to:
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Submit proposals aligned with one of The Republic’s eight core focus areas (e.g., Art and Culture, Science and Technology, or Politics and Security).
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Develop a distinctive editorial identity and narrative voice that reflects their region.
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Commission two original essays per month from contributing writers.
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Produce one original piece of writing each month.
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Organise one public engagement event in their home city at the end of the fellowship.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be based in Africa and represent one of the five continental regions.
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Have at least three years of professional experience in editing, journalism, research, or content curation.
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Demonstrate a strong passion for storytelling, Black identity, and the complexities of the African experience.
Fellowship Benefits
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A monthly stipend of $500 USD.
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Ongoing editorial guidance and mentorship from The Republic’s experienced editorial team.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted via The Republic’s application portal. For more information and access to the portal, visit the official website.
Application Deadline: August 3, 2025. 5:00 PM (Lagos time).
Applications are open for the Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship, designed for early to mid-career African editors, writers, researchers, and journalists. Organized by The Republic, this six-month program aims to help participants develop narratives focusing on Black identity and African experiences. Each of Africa's five main regions will have a representative fellow.
The fellowship provides training in storytelling centered on Blackness and the African experience, offering a unique professional development opportunity. Fellows are responsible for aligning proposals with one of The Republic's eight core focus areas, developing an editorial identity, commissioning two original essays monthly, producing one original piece of writing per month, and hosting a public engagement event.
Eligibility requires candidates to reside in one of Africa's regions, have three years of experience in related fields, and demonstrate a strong passion for storytelling and African identity. Benefits include a $500 monthly stipend and mentorship from The Republic's editorial team. Applications must be submitted via The Republic's portal by August 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM Lagos time.
