CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Call for Expressions of Interest: UNDP × Channels TV Creative Media Lab
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with Channels Television, is seeking applications for the Creative Media Lab, an incubation initiative designed to empower and train the next generation of Nigerian storytellers and media innovators.
Programme Overview
This initiative provides student creatives with hands-on support, mentorship, and a platform to refine their media skills while developing collaborative, high-impact storytelling projects.
Focus Areas: Film & Video, Digital Media, Creative Arts, Journalism, Photography, Content Creation, and Media Production.
Format: Group-based incubation and skill-building lab.
Eligibility Criteria
Institution: Applicants must be currently enrolled students at one of the seven hosting UNIPOD universities:
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Lagos State University (LASU)
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Benue State University (BSU)
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
Team Structure: Submissions must represent a student team (individual-only applications are not eligible).
Academic Diversity: Multidisciplinary teams are strongly preferred. At least one team member must be enrolled in Mass Communication, Media, Arts, or a related field.
Application Process
Assemble a multidisciplinary student team meeting the eligibility requirements.
Appoint one team member to act as the Lead Applicant / Primary Contact.
Submit your team’s Expression of Interest through the official [UNDP × Channels TV Application Form].
For full programme guidelines and details, review the [Official UNDP Call for Expressions of Interest].
