For media training opportunities in February and March 2026, check some by various organisations below.
CJID Student Journalism Opportunity in Ekiti State: Apply Now
[Deadline: February 25, 2025] CJID, a Nigerian media think-tank promoting accountability journalism, invites Ekiti student journalists for training, internships, or reporting projects under initiatives like Next Gen/Campus Reporter.
Participants gain skills in investigative reporting, media production, and accountability stories, often with hands-on media placements.
Eligibility and Benefits
Open to university or polytechnic students aged 18-35 with strong writing skills and published work; prior campus journalism experience boosts chances.
Selected applicants receive training, mentorship from pros, stipends, networking, and publication opportunities on CJID platforms.
Application:
Fill the form with your details, story pitches, proof of publications, and contact info;
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8Gha6Ww2entdnQsTOhdiOGnIGV3hIOaXm_UyjZwzSsIjvPQ/viewform
This application is only open to Students in Ekiti State
Safe Haven Fellowships: For Scholars and Journalists at Risk
[Deadline: 31 March 2026]
The NIAS-KNAW Safe Haven Fellowship protects established scholars, artists, writers, and journalists unable to work due to conflict, war, or restrictions by state/non-state actors.
Key Benefits
Fellows get a 5-month stay (Sept-Jan or Feb-Jun) with office space, research facilities, daily lunches, community access, €3,500 monthly stipend, commuting aid, and subsidized Amsterdam housing. NIAS covers round-trip travel but expects self-arranged visas and permits; no long-term residency or employment offered.
Eligibility Requirements
Open to PhD holders with 3+ years postdoc experience (researchers) or 7+ years professionals (journalists/artists/writers); full English proficiency required. Excludes those from Dutch-boycotted institutions; interdisciplinary fit and threat evidence key.
Application Process
Submit via online form per 2026 regulations: research question, literature ties, methodology, outputs, NIAS value, and CV proving risk and expertise.
Apply here: https://nias.knaw.nl/fellowships/safe-haven-fellowship-for-scholars-at-risk/
ICFJ Open Knowledge Journalism Awards: Spotlight on African Reporting
The ICFJ Open Knowledge Journalism Awards, in partnership with the Wikimedia Foundation, honor African journalists for accurate, inclusive stories that fill Wikipedia knowledge gaps about the continent.
Award Categories
Submissions focus on “Women and/or Youth,” covering achievements, challenges like unemployment or migration, and positive impacts; or “Arts, Culture, Heritage and Sports,” highlighting preservation of languages, entertainment, athletes, and landmarks.
Eligibility and Criteria
African citizens residing on the continent can self-nominate one English or French article published in 2025 from a reliable outlet; entries must be well-researched, ethical, and relevant to Africa.
Prizes and Timeline
First place wins $2,000, a certificate, and a Wikimedia conference invite; second gets $1,000 plus certificate; special mentions recognized publicly. Applications opened February 2, close March 1, 2026 (23:59 UTC); winners announced June 16.
Apply here: https://www.icfj.org/our-work/open-knowledge-journalism-awards
Mastering Climate and Political Influence: Tactical Tech Online Course [Deadline: February 20, 2026]
Tactical Tech’s Climate and Political Influence Mastercourse equips journalists, researchers, and civil society investigators with tools to probe how climate issues intersect with political power plays.
Course Highlights
This free, three-day online event runs March 17-19, 2026 (10:00-14:00 CET daily), blending Tactical Tech’s expertise in political influence and climate crises through sessions, expert talks, networking, and hands-on methods for investigation, collaboration, and storytelling. No stipends offered, but it’s fully virtual for global access.
Who Should Apply
Targeted at investigative pros like journalists (freelance or NGO-affiliated), fact-checkers, OSINT experts, researchers, academics, and civil society members committed to public-interest probes on climate/political topics.
Application Steps
Apply by February 20, 2026 (23:59 CET) via the online form, disclosing any AI use; rolling review with notifications by March 2. Selections prioritize curiosity, investigative standards, and relevance to navigating info overload amid crises.
https://exposingtheinvisible.org/en/news/influence-mastercourse-2026/
MFWA Application for Investigative and Public Interest Journalism [Deadline: February 23, 2026]
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), backed by DW Akademie, launches the 2026 Network of Investigative and Public Interest Journalists (NIPIJ) to unite West African journalists in a collaborative platform for sharing resources, best practices, and advancing safety in public interest reporting.
Program Goals
NIPIJ strengthens investigative journalism through virtual learning sessions, peer experience-sharing, and skill-building to promote ethical, impactful stories across the region. It creates a supportive community for tackling accountability issues while enhancing professionalism and security for members.
Who Qualifies
Open to practicing investigative or public interest journalists based in West Africa who commit fully to all program sessions and activities.
Key Benefits and Deadline
Members join MFWA’s facilitators/trainers pool for future gigs, gain networking, and access training opportunities. Apply via the online form by February 23, 2026.
Apply here: https://mfwa.org/call-for-applications-network-of-investigative-and-public-interest-journalists-nipij/