Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship

The Republic is pleased to announce the Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship, a six-month program designed for the commissioning, writing, and curation of stories rooted in Blackness and the African experience.

📝 About Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship

This fellowship supports five early- to mid-career editors, writers, researchers, and/or journalists based in different regions of Africa—West, East, Southern, North, and Central. Fellows will receive mentorship, a stipend, and editorial support to:

• Commission original writing
• Produce original written content
• Curate local conversations around urgent themes shaping the African experience

Key Details

• Date Published: June 23, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 03, 2025
• Category: Fellowship
• Eligible Locations: Africa

Fellowship Activities

Each fellow will:

1. Propose a theme from one of The Republic’s eight focus areas (e.g., Art x Culture, Science x Technology, Politics x Security).
2. Develop a distinct editorial identity and perspective for their regional division.
3. Over six months:
   • Commission two original essays per month
   • Produce one story of their own each month
   • Host one public engagement event in their African city at the end of the fellowship term

🎁 Benefits of Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship

• Monthly stipend: $500
• Editorial guidance, workshop access, and structured feedback from The Republic’s editorial team
• Participation in workshops, skill-building sessions, and a final digital symposium to showcase work and launch a growing pan-African editorial network

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be editors, journalists, curators, or other storytelling practitioners based in Africa
• Have at least three years of professional experience
• Have reliable internet access (the fellowship is remote)

📅 Application Date and Process

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. A three-page proposal outlining their editorial focus and plan for the fellowship
2. A CV
3. A 500-word statement of interest
4. Two samples of published work
5. Contact details for two professional referees

Deadline

• Application Deadline: 5 p.m. Lagos time on Sunday, August 3, 2025
• Selected fellows will be notified by September 2025

🌟 Application Portal

For more information and to apply, visit:
Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship

• 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.