UK MEET Fellowship 2026 for Journalists and Digital Content Creators in Ghana and Nigeria
The UK–West Africa Media Excellence in Emerging Technologies Fellowship 2026 is a professional development programme designed to strengthen science, innovation, and technology reporting in Ghana and Nigeria.
Overview
The UK–West Africa Media Excellence in Emerging Technologies (MEET) Fellowship 2026 is a professional development initiative designed to strengthen the capacity of journalists and digital content creators in Ghana and Nigeria. Delivered by the British High Commission in partnership with Imperial College London through Imperial Global Ghana, the programme helps media professionals translate complex scientific and technological subjects into accurate, accessible journalism.
Selected participants take part in online preparation followed by an intensive six-night residential training camp in either Ghana or Nigeria. The curriculum covers key thematic areas such as artificial intelligence, climate and environmental risk, biomedical innovation, and the circular economy. Fellows also develop an original story concept, pitch it for potential production funding, and stand a chance to join a fully funded, week-long knowledge-exchange visit to London.
Benefits
- Intensive six-night residential training in Ghana or Nigeria.
- Direct engagement with researchers, policymakers, innovators, and industry professionals.
- Hands-on digital storytelling and skills development in data storytelling, short-form video, and platform strategy.
- Opportunity to pitch original story concepts for funding and publication.
- Fully funded, week-long knowledge-exchange visit to London at Imperial College London for selected pitch award winners.
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy all seven minimum requirements to be considered:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be currently based in Ghana or Nigeria and apply through their respective country track.
- Must be a working journalist in print, broadcast, or online media, or an eligible social media content creator with an active and publicly viewable presence.
- Must have produced at least five original pieces of content related to science, innovation, or technology within the previous 12 months.
- Must be fully available for Phase 0 online preparation and the full in-country residential programme (partial attendance is not permitted).
- Must hold or be capable of obtaining a valid international passport in time for potential travel.
- Must possess professional working and communication ability in English.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their application through the official online form before the scheduled closing time. Applicants should prepare links to at least five qualifying science, innovation, or technology work samples produced over the past year.
Deadline
Applications close on 22 September 2026 at 23:45 GMT.