The Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bayreuth invites journalists to submit their work for the 7th BIGSAS Journalist Award 2027. With a total prize fund of 3000 Euro, the award recognises outstanding German-language journalism that offers nuanced, critical and multifaceted perspectives on Africa and its diaspora. The award ceremony will take place in Bayreuth in November 2027 as part of the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS).

Journalists are invited to submit German-language contributions published in print or online media between 1 July 2024 and 30 April 2027. Submissions may address a wide range of subjects relating to the African continent, African societies or the African diaspora. The deadline for submissions is 15 May 2027.