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Viewfinder 2022 Accountability Journalism Fellowship application

For more information about the fellowship criteria, see: http://viewfinder.org.za/viewfinder-2022-accountability-journalism-fellowship/

Where are you based?
Employment status
Are you a freelance journalist or permanently employed?
  • Freelance
  • Permanently employed
Permission from editor
I confirm that I have my editor's permission and support to apply for this fellowship.
Story pitch
Overarching story pitch: 300 to 500 words
  • {name}
Hypothesis
Sum up your finding or hypothesis of wrongdoing in one sentence.
  • {name}
Target institution
Which institution (or people within an institution) will your investigation target? (100 words)
  • {name}
Case study
Tell us about a case study you will use to illustrate the impact of the wrongdoing you seek to expose. A case study does not have to be secured at this stage: it can be prospective, rooted in your knowledge of the topic. (150 words)
  • {name}
Explanation
Provide a summary of the key facts, research or contextual background that you believe will help us to understand the underpinnings and importance of the wrongdoing you seek to expose? (100 words)
  • {name}
Additional elements: Sources, locations and prior knowledge of the topic
Discuss any revealing source material, prior reporting experience or special access that you may have secured in relation to your pitch. This is not a prerequisite, but it might help strengthen your pitch. (100 words)
  • {name}
Consultation with Viewfinder
Did you participate in a 20-minute consultation with Viewfinder prior to submitting your application?
  • Yes
  • No
How did you hear about the fellowship?
Please specify which online or social platform you saw the opportunity on, or if it was through word of mouth.
  • {name}
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