The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) with funding from the Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie, is inviting applications from early and mid career Ghanaian journalists and other professionals with a passion for journalism to participate in the Next Generation Investigative Journalism (NGIJ) fellowship. The fellowship will be on the theme anti-corruption and accountability journalism.
This three-month fellowship, forms part of activities being implemented by the MFWA under the project titled, Strengthening Independent Media Through Digital Growth, Audience Engagement, and Investigative Journalism. The fellowship, which will take place from October to December 2026, is a non-residential fellowship that will combine in-person and virtual sessions to provide selected journalists with advanced skills, mentorship and editorial support to undertake impactful stories on anti-corruption and accountability journalism.
Overall, the project seeks to strengthen the capacity of the media, especially investigative journalists, to produce investigative reports on corruption – related issues and promote accountability that addresses socio-economic disparities. The project further seeks to promote an improved environment for press freedom and freedom of expression in Ghana.
What to Expect
- Mentorship and training with the MFWA’s Independent Journalism project: Fact-Check Ghana and The Fourth Estate.
- Financial and editorial support to produce at least one story or fact-check report, and contribute to producing a group story
- Training on investigative journalism and related topics.
- A Certificate of Honour upon successful completion.
- Monthly stipend.
Eligibility
- Open to journalism graduates, early-career journalists and young professionals with a passion for journalism.
- Applicants must commit to full participation in both virtual and in-person sessions (from October to December 2026).
- Females and journalists across the country are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Send the following documents to [email protected] by October 20, 2026″
- Motivation letter (Max. 300 words) explaining why you want to join the fellowship.
- Two published news articles(print, TV, radio, or online) for journalists or a published blog post for other professionals.
- Letter of consent from your employer (for staff journalists).
- CV with two referees.
Note: This opportunity is open for Ghanaian nationals. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
For enquiries, contact Josephine Badu-Nyarko on +233547043404 or Fatimata Mustapha on +233244645345.
