Applications are Open for the Free Trade Fellowship Program 2026

Overview

The Ominira Initiative is offering a six-month virtual Free Trade Fellowship Program for Nigerian journalists, academics, and researchers to deepen their understanding of economic development and free trade.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote concepts of economic development, free trade principles, market-driven growth, policy reform, and regional integration.
• Contribute through articles, opinion pieces, research publications, media engagements, and policy conversations.

Requirements

• Nigerian journalists, academics, researchers, civil society or NGO staff, or other professionals with relevant experience.
• Strong interest in economic advancement and free trade advocacy.
• Online application form completion.
• Written statement (max 200 words) on understanding and interest in free trade and economic advancement.
• Links to two published articles or research outputs.
• CV/Resume (max 10MB, accessible via link).

Benefits

• Structured learning opportunities.
• Incentives tied to program-related activities.
• Deepened theoretical and practical understanding of free trade principles.
• Engagement in structured discussions and learning sessions.
• Contribution to public discourse through media and research outputs.
• Fostering thought leadership and strengthening evidence-based economic conversations in Nigeria.
• Equipping communicators and researchers with stronger analytical tools.
• Promoting balanced, informed economic dialogue.
• Encouraging policy-relevant writing and media engagement.
• Strengthening networks among professionals interested in economic reform.

Location

Nigeria

How to Apply

Submit applications via the official Google Form before March 20, 2026. Review application questions carefully, ensure uploaded documents are accessible, and adhere to the word limit for the personal statement.

Deadline

March 20, 2026