Lyra McKee #CIJSummer Bursary Scheme 2024

This informs the public about the Lyra McKee #CIJSummer Bursary Scheme 2024. Details about the Program are given below.

Lyra McKee #CIJSummer Bursary Scheme 2024

We are delighted to announce that we received confirmation of funding for the CIJ Lyra McKee Investigative Journalism Training and Mentoring Scheme from the Lorana Sullivan Foundation for the next three years. This is in addition to the funds given to the scheme by Lyra’s family.

Program Details

The #CIJLyraMcKee Bursary Scheme was established in memory of the young and courageous Northern Irish investigative journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot dead by dissident republicans in Derry in April 2019.

The aim of this five-month bursary scheme is to train and mentor people from underrepresented backgrounds, who aspire to become journalists or who are at the very early stages of their journalism career.

Eligibility

We especially welcome applications from people from poorer backgrounds, people of colour, people with disabilities, carers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Travellers and anyone who cannot afford to pay for the #CIJSummer training. It is open to the UK and the Republic of Ireland residents only. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

How to Apply

For those interested in the Lyra McKee #CIJSummer Bursary Scheme 2024. Open this link to start the application process.

#CIJLyraMcKee provides cutting edge investigative journalism training (online courses and in-person #CIJSummer Investigative Journalism Conference 2024), and regular online mentoring from leading investigative journalists, culminating in a “Pitch to the Editors” Day, when the trainees pitch their stories to working UK editors.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 1 April 2024.

Open this link for more details about Lyra McKee #CIJSummer Bursary Scheme 2024.

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