Application Deadline: October 10, 2026
About the Fellowship
Applications are now open for the 2026 ACEP Media Fellowship on Fiscal Accountability and Anti-Corruption. Organized by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), the fellowship is entering its third cohort and is designed to strengthen journalists’ ability to report accurately, rigorously, and compellingly on public finance, governance, and accountability. The programme offers practical training for media professionals who currently cover or are interested in covering the economy, public finance, governance, and anti-corruption. Participants will learn how to investigate fiscal issues and develop evidence-based accountability stories using sources such as government budgets, procurement records, audit findings, and publicly available data. They will also build skills to explain complex financial and governance issues in clear, accessible ways for wider audiences. The fellowship is intended for journalists and other media professionals seeking to deepen their reporting and contribute to informed public debate. Interested applicants should consult ACEP’s official channels for eligibility criteria, application requirements, and submission deadlines.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
- Practising journalists, editors or content producers working across print, broadcast or online media
- Currently covering, or seeking to cover, the economy, governance and public finance
- Willing to participate fully in the training
- Willing to complete the programme’s mandatory budget output
- Able to commute to the training venue in Accra, Ghana
Fellowship Programme and Training
Selected fellows will participate in a two-day intensive, in-person training.
- Training Dates: October 21–22, 2026
- Location: Accra, Ghana
The programme focuses on strengthening participants’ ability to investigate and communicate fiscal accountability and anti-corruption issues using public financial information and data.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible applicants Click Here to Apply
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