Participants in the Thomson Foundation Network receive fully funded training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Members of the Fact-Checking Ambassadors Program in Uganda will lead training cycles, implement newsroom verification protocols, and contribute to national fact-checking networks, gaining leadership experience and professional visibility.

Those selected for the AI and Media Innovation Consultancy will provide strategic guidance on AI integration in media, participate in research projects, and help develop best-practice tools for newsrooms, gaining exposure to international media development initiatives. Trainers and Researchers will facilitate workshops, mentor early-career journalists, and conduct applied research, with opportunities to expand professional networks and influence journalism education.

Across all programs, participants benefit from access to global networks of media professionals, opportunities to present work in international forums, and the ability to develop new skills, contribute to high-impact projects, and gain professional recognition. This network also provides ongoing support, resources, and potential consultancy engagements for members who want to continue contributing to media innovation and capacity-building initiatives.

The Thomson Foundation Network is open to mid-career journalists, media trainers, and researchers who have a strong track record in reporting, editing, media management, or journalism education. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to ethical journalism, integrity, and responsible reporting practices. Professionals with expertise in digital media, fact-checking, AI, and newsroom innovation are especially encouraged to apply.

Depending on the program, eligibility may vary slightly: For the Fact-Checking Ambassadors Program in Uganda, applicants must be mid-career journalists or media professionals based in Uganda, with experience in newsroom verification and peer-to-peer training. For the AI and Media Innovation Consultancy, applicants should have experience in AI tools, digital journalism, or media strategy, while Trainers and Researchers must have experience in journalism training, mentoring, or media research. Overall, candidates should be based in Africa, the Middle East, or other regions where the Thomson Foundation runs programs, and should be willing to actively participate in network initiatives.

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