Bourse de journalisme Equality Fund 2027

Contexte

The Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship 2027 is inviting applications from working journalists in Official Development Assistance (ODA)-eligible countries who report on their own communities and geographies. The new fellowship will support journalists producing fact-based stories about local solutions to global crises, with a particular focus on gender. Launched by the Equality Fund in partnership with Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) and African Women in Media (AWiM), the programme will select a cohort of up to five journalists for six months of programming, followed by an additional three months to finalise publication. The fellowship provides a CAD 4,000 stipend, up to CAD 500 in reporting expenses, professional learning opportunities and an in-person convening with travel expenses included.

The programme will run from January to September 2027, including six months of fellowship programming and up to three additional months for fellows to complete and publish their stories. The initiative is open to journalists working across different media formats, including text, digital, video and audio.

Missions et responsabilités

• Each fellow is expected to publish at least one story focusing on local solutions to global crises, with gender as a central consideration.
• Report on their own communities and geographical areas, bringing attention to solutions being developed within communities facing major global challenges.
• Participate in monthly online meetings led by journalists and experts.
• Comply with safety training and disclosure requirements regarding the use of AI.

Profil recherché

• Working journalists based in ODA-recipient countries.
• Both full-time journalists and independent freelance journalists can apply.
• Open to women, men and LGBTQI+ people.
• Applicants should demonstrate an interest in producing reporting that explores local responses and solutions to significant global challenges, particularly where those responses intersect with gender.
• Global crises focus areas include: Climate change, Gender-based violence, Authoritarianism, Anti-rights movements, Sexual and reproductive rights and health, Economic injustice, War and conflict.

Conditions et avantages

• Fellowship: Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship
• Cohort: Up to 5 journalists
• Programme period: January–September 2027 (Programming: 6 months, Publication period: Additional 3 months)
• Stipend: CAD 4,000
• Reporting expenses: Up to CAD 500
• Format: Text, digital, video and audio journalism
• Employment status: Full-time and independent freelance journalists eligible
• In-person convening: Included, with travel expenses covered
• Training: Monthly online sessions and safety training from the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) and the Freedom of the Press Foundation.

Dossier de candidature

• Application proposal (Note: AI cannot be used in the proposal or application).
• Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a letter of editorial commitment from a news outlet (or a fact-checking plan for self-publishers in some cases).

Comment postuler

Interested journalists should review the official application guidelines before submitting an application. The fellowship will be launched in phases during Fall 2026, with the programme scheduled to begin in early 2027.

Read the guidelines and apply via the official website: Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship – Application Guidelines

Applicants with questions can contact Hannah Sung, Director of the Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship, via the fellowship’s published contact email.