Applications are currently being accepted for the Africa Women Journalism Project (AWJP) x DW Akademie Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About AWJP x DW Akademie Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship
The Africa Women Journalism Project (AWJP), in partnership with DW Akademie, invites applications from women journalists in Kenya for the second cohort of the Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship.This fellowship supports journalists to investigate how AI and digital technologies are affecting women and gender-diverse communities, while also learning how AI tools can support stronger reporting.This fellowship builds on the first cohort of the Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship, which supported women journalists in producing original reporting on the intersection of gender and emerging technologies.
Benefits of AWJP x DW Akademie Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship
Selected fellows will receive:
- Story production microgrants
- Access to selected AI tools for journalism
- Editorial mentorship from experienced journalists
- Support with data analysis and visual storytelling
- Opportunities for networking and professional development
AWJP x DW Akademie Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship Requirements
Applicants must:
- Women journalists based in Kenya
- Work in print, radio, television, or digital media
- Be able to participate in online training and mentorship
- Have access to a laptop and a reliable internet connection
- Demonstrate interest in reporting on gender, technology, or digital issues
- Freelance journalists are welcome to apply.
- Applicants must submit a letter of intent to publish from a newsroom or media outlet committing to publish fellowship stories.
Application Date and Process
To apply, complete the online application form and upload the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
- Three samples of published work
- Four story pitches ( maximum 800 words total)
- Motivational statement (maximum 500 words)
- Signed letter of intent to publish
Application Deadline
15 April, 2026
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