Grant opportunity
MFWA Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship 2026
The Media Foundation for West Africa is inviting applications for the 9th edition of its Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship, focused on accountability journalism and anti-corruption reporting.
- Funder
- Media Foundation for West Africa
- Apply by 30 July 2026
- Apply by 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship training and professional development support; confirm any stipend or placement terms on the official page
- Applicant
- Young journalism graduates, early-career journalists and other young professionals in Ghana with a passion for accountability journalism and anti-corruption reporting.
- Discipline
- Media, Journalism and Communication
- Region
- Ghana / West Africa
- Posted
- Jul 10, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship is a Media Foundation for West Africa programme for young journalists and journalism graduates interested in accountability and anti-corruption reporting.
Who can apply
The fellowship is aimed at young journalism graduates, early-career journalists and other young professionals with a passion for journalism in Ghana.
What it supports
- Investigative journalism
- Accountability reporting
- Anti-corruption reporting
- Media development in Ghana
Funding and duration
- The fellowship provides training and professional development support. Applicants should confirm any stipend, placement or logistical support on the official MFWA page.
Apply by 30 July 2026
Apply by 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026
How to apply
Review the official MFWA call page and submit the required application materials by 30 July 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Media Foundation for West Africa is inviting applications from young journalism graduates, early-career journalists and other young professionals with a passion for journalism in Ghana to participate in the 9th edition of the Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship. The fellowship focuses on accountability journalism and anti-corruption reporting.
Eligibility
The fellowship is aimed at young journalism graduates, early-career journalists and other young professionals with a passion for journalism in Ghana.
Funding and benefits
The fellowship provides training and professional development support. Applicants should confirm any stipend, placement or logistical support on the official MFWA page.
Themes and supported activities
Investigative journalism
Accountability reporting
Anti-corruption reporting
Media development in Ghana
Deadline and timeline
Apply by 30 July 2026: Apply by 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Review the official MFWA call page and submit the required application materials by 30 July 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.