FULLY FUNDED: Climate Investigations Training Scholarship 2026 for Journalists

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FULLY FUNDED: Climate Investigations Training Scholarship 2026 for Journalists

Applications are open for the Climate Investigations Training Scholarship 2026, an intensive online training opportunity designed for early to mid-career journalists who want to strengthen their investigative reporting on climate and environmental issues. This programme is offered by the Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ), a UK-based charity renowned for advancing high-quality investigative journalism worldwide. The scholarship supports journalists working in regions that are disproportionately affected by climate change and environmental injustice, equipping them with practical tools to investigate climate finance, environmental wrongdoing, and accountability gaps. The training runs fully online and combines expert-led sessions, practical assignments, and collaborative learning focused on real-world climate investigations.

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Host Institution

Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ), United Kingdom.

Program Type

Fully Funded

Program Benefits

Selected participants will receive full access to the Climate Investigations Course, a professional training programme valued at up to £2,638, at no cost. The course includes approximately 24.5 hours of in-depth online training delivered by experienced investigative journalists and experts. Participants will gain practical skills in climate investigation fundamentals, investigating climate finance, data-driven climate reporting, and environmental open-source intelligence (ECOSINT). Beyond technical skills, the programme offers opportunities to network with fellow journalists from different regions, collaborate on investigative ideas, and strengthen the quality and impact of climate reporting in their home countries.

Eligibility Criteria

This opportunity is open to early to mid-career journalists who are currently living and working in Africa, Latin America (including South and Central America and the Caribbean), West Asia, or South Asia. Applicants should have a background in journalism and some experience or demonstrated interest in investigative reporting, particularly on climate, environmental, social, or accountability-related issues. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, as all training sessions, materials, and discussions are conducted in English. Applicants are also expected to commit to attending all scheduled online sessions and actively participate throughout the full duration of the course.

Eligible Countries

Africa, Latin America (including South and Central America and the Caribbean), West Asia, and South Asia.

Application Procedure

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Official Link

https://tcij.org/news/climate-investigations-training-scholarship-2026/