If you are an aspiring journalist, media professional, or content creator passionate about storytelling with data, applications are now open for the Baraza Media Lab Data Storytelling Fellowship 3rd Cohort.
The Baraza Media Lab Data Storytelling Fellowship is a specialized program designed to equip African storytellers, journalists, and content creators with the skills to leverage data for developing compelling stories. This fellowship focuses on migration stories, aiming to challenge stereotypes and spark meaningful conversations around mobility on the continent. Details in this article.
Fellowship Summary
Delivery Mode: Virtual
Host Institution: Baraza Media Lab
Target Group: Early-career journalists, mid-career media professionals, influencers, and content creators
Areas of Focus: Migration stories, data analysis, and visualization
Duration: March – July 2025 (exact dates may vary)
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
Start Date: March 2025
Eligible to: African storytellers, journalists, and content creators
Fellowship Overview
The Data Storytelling Fellowship aims to train participants to analyze migration data, craft impactful stories, and gain credibility in their respective fields. The fellowship is a collaboration between Baraza Media Lab, MOVE Africa by the African Union, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
Programme Structure and Activities
Participants can expect hands-on training and workshops focused on data analysis, visualization, and story development tailored to migration topics. The fellowship includes mentorship from experienced trainers who will guide participants through research methods, editorial workflows, and creative storytelling.
Who is it For?
Early-career journalists who want to improve their data analysis skills and boost their credibility within their newsrooms.
Mid-career media professionals looking to turn complex migration data into powerful reports that influence public conversations.
Influencers and content creators aiming to blend advocacy with compelling online content, while working alongside other African storytellers.
Fellowship Funding and Benefits
Participants in the Baraza Media Lab Data Storytelling Fellowship will benefit from:
Fees Covered: All program-related fees are covered
Training from top data storytelling experts
Mentorship to help fellows develop and refine their data storytelling projects
Peer Community: Access to a community of global fellows and media professionals
Visibility: Opportunity to showcase work through Baraza Media Lab channels and platforms
Funding: Funding support for fellows to implement their data-driven storytelling projects
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must:
Be African storytellers, journalists, or content creators
Have a passion for migration stories and data-driven storytelling
Be either early-career journalists, mid-career media professionals, influencers, or content creators
A background in journalism and storytelling is helpful, but NOT MANDATORY
Application Procedure
Interested candidates can submit their applications by filling the online application form linked here.
During your application, participants need to submit the following supporting materials:
Resume or CV
Links to at least two samples of your previous work (articles, videos, or other content).
There is no registration fee for the fellowship.
🗓️ Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
🔗 OFFICIAL CALL LINK
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