Applications are currently being accepted for the InteRussia Fellowship for Journalists from Africa 2026, Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The InteRussia Fellowship for Journalists aims to strengthen professional skills, foster cross-cultural exchange, and provide practical training for journalists from Sub-Saharan Africa. Participants will gain hands-on experience and insights into the Russian media landscape while engaging with media experts and national news agencies.
Scholarship: 30,000 rubles
Exposure to the Russian media landscape and professional practices
Structured hands-on journalism training
Networking opportunities with experts and peers from multiple countries
Travel, accommodation, and financial support for fellowship activities
Applicants must:
Be journalists working in print, digital, or audio media
Be citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries and reside outside Russia
Have no academic or employment affiliation with Russian institutions at the time of application
Be aged 25–40 years
Demonstrate English proficiency at B2 level or higher