In pursuit of our goal of promoting a culture of investigative reporting in Nigeria and helping the media to impact more on good governance, the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) is embarking on a two year Investigative Journalism training and reporting project. The project which commenced in April is supported by Ford Foundation and includes training about 40 journalists in
the specialised area of Investigative Reporting. Over the next two years, Ford Foundation, through the ICIR, would be investing in the training of some 40 journalists across newsrooms all over the country to bring them up to date with today’s Investigative Journalism practice. However, the training of journalists is only one aspect of the project. Our trainees would also be able to receive grants of up to $5,000 to undertake investigative projects, if the come up with great story ideas. Journalists who get such grants would be required to publish their reports in their news outlets but Ford Foundation and the ICIR would also reserve the right to use the products of the investigative projects on their websites. The training is open to practising journalists in print, radio, television and online media. Freelance journalists with a flair for investigative reporting can also apply but would be required to get a guarantee from a news outlet that his/her story would be published. QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for the training, an applicant must:
* Be a practicing journalist (including freelancers)
* Have at least two years practicing experience
* Must have obtain a permission to partake in the programme and a guarantee from his/her Editor/Employer that his story will be published/broadcasted.
* Must show proof of previous interest in investigative reporting e.g. by providing examples of previous work done. To apply go to: http://nirp.icirnigeria.org/
