Deadline: March 20, 2026
The Ominira Initiative is inviting applications for its Free Trade Fellowship Program, designed for Nigerian journalists, academics, and researchers seeking to deepen their understanding of economic development and free trade.
The six-month virtual fellowship will run from April to September 2026, providing selected fellows with structured learning opportunities and incentives tied to program-related activities.
About the Fellowship
The program aims to strengthen informed public discourse around:
Economic development
Free trade principles
Market-driven growth
Policy reform and regional integration
Selected fellows will primarily promote these concepts through:
Articles and opinion pieces
Research publications
Media engagements
Policy conversations and public commentary.
The fellowship is fully virtual, enabling participation from across Nigeria.
Who Should Apply?
The fellowship is open to Nigerian professionals in the following categories:
Journalists and media professionals
Academics and researchers
Civil society or NGO staff
Other professionals with relevant experience in economic or policy discourse.
Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in economic advancement and free trade advocacy.
Application Requirements
Applicants must complete the online application form and provide the following:
First and last name
Email address
Phone number
Gender
Occupation
Current city and country of residence
In addition, applicants must submit:
A written statement (maximum 200 words) explaining:
Their understanding of free trade and economic advancement
Why they wish to spend six months studying and advocating these concepts
Links to two of their best published articles or research outputs
A CV/Resume (maximum 10MB, accessible via link).
Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.
What Fellows Can Expect
Over six months, fellows will:
Deepen their theoretical and practical understanding of free trade principles.
Engage in structured discussions and learning sessions.
Contribute to public discourse through media and research outputs.
Receive incentives tied to program participation and deliverables.
The program is designed to foster thought leadership and strengthen evidence-based economic conversations in Nigeria.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the official Google Form before March 20, 2026.
Applicants are advised to:
Carefully review the application questions
Ensure all uploaded documents are accessible
Adhere strictly to the 200-word limit for the personal statement.
Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
Professionals passionate about economic advancement and free trade advocacy are encouraged to apply and contribute to shaping Nigeria’s economic future.
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