The OCCRP Research & Data Team Fellowship 2023 is now accepting applications. The OCCRP research and data teams have joined forces to launch the first ever Research & Data Fellowship Program!
They don’t care if you’re a novice hoping to get started in data journalism, someone trying to improve their OSINT abilities, or a seasoned researcher. What counts is that you are enthusiastic about investigative journalism and want to take the next step with them.
The fellowship details include:
- 8-week hybrid program; kick off is in person Nov. 1-12 at OCCRP’s global HQ in Amsterdam.
- 6-8 fellows will be selected; each fellow will be paired with a mentor from the R&D Team and together they will focus on honing your data and research skills while developing a story idea.
- 3 fellows will be chosen specifically from the countries of Armenia, Ecuador, Ghana, Mongolia, Nigeria, Philippines, and Zambia; the remaining 3-5 fellows will be chosen from any country.
- For the grand finale, you’ll get to participate in a separate OCCRP event scheduled for Nov. 11-12: OCCRP’s first hackathon!
Benefits:
- Opening Extractives and OCCRP will cover your travel, visa, and accommodation costs, as well as provide a small stipend for the kick off session in Amsterdam.
- You will work in their office space with members from the R&D Team and other OCCRP staff.
- While they will do their best to support you in the travel visa application process, note that you will ultimately be responsible for ensuring that all paperwork is prepared for your travel to the Netherlands for arrival on November 1 and departure on November 12.
Eligibility:
- Open to anyone eager to dive into data journalism, someone looking to enhance their OSINT skills, or an experienced researcher.
- Applications are welcome from around the world. However, 3 fellows will be chosen specifically from the countries of Armenia, Ecuador, Ghana, Mongolia, Nigeria, Philippines, and Zambia; the remaining 3-5 fellows will be chosen from any country.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and are open until Friday, September 29. If you require a visa to travel to the Netherlands, apply as soon as possible, as this process takes time.
In the application form, submit a project idea you want to work on with their support during the fellowship. This is the most important part of your application. It needs to be a journalistic story idea with a strong OSINT, research, or data aspect. It should be complex enough to keep you busy for two months, but not too ambitious — their goal is to get the story published. They don’t expect you to have a (technical) solution for all the problems involved in your project, but need a good idea that they can help strategize about. They will do their best to pair you up with their most knowledgeable team members and will try to introduce you to relevant experts and/or journalists if you require additional support. All story ideas will be kept confidential.
