NED offers grants for media projects [Worldwide]

Independent media organizations, civic groups and associations can apply.

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking proposals for projects that advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions.

NED encourages applications from organizations working in diverse environments including newly established democracies, semi-authoritarian countries, highly repressive societies and countries undergoing democratic transition.

Grant amounts vary depending on the size and scope of the projects, but the average grant lasts 12 months and is around US$50,000.

NED is interested in proposals from organizations for nonpartisan programs that seek to: promote and defend human rights and the rule of law, support freedom of information and independent media, and promote accountability and transparency.

The deadline to submit proposals is March 16.

For more information, click here.

GAPP offers Journalism fellowship [Egypt]

Egyptian students can apply for this fellowship to pursue a master's degree in journalism and mass communication at the American University in Cairo.

Yousef Jameel, working with the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP), established theYousef Jameel Public Leadership Program, with the overall objective of building the capacity of young competent Egyptian nationals in several areas.

Students must complete their master's degrees within a period of two and a half years including an optional semester as a study-abroad. The fellowship is subject to review every semester.

The fellowships cover full tuitions, student services and activities fees, in addition to a monthly stipend and accommodation allowance for non-residents of Cairo.

Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.2.

The deadline is Feb 1.

For more information, click here.

Center offers leadership fellowship [Asia Pacific]

Experienced media professionals can apply for a fellowship in Honolulu. 

The East-West Center is inviting applications for the 2018-2019 Asia Pacific Leadership Program Fellowship (APLP). 

Fellows will live on the East-West Center's campus from August through December 2018 for the residential portion of the program. From January to April 2019, the program will be held online, and fellows will have the option to return to their home countries or apply for extended fieldwork in Southeast Asia, internships, self-designed projects and employment experiences.

Participants will receive a fellowship valued at about US$13,000 to cover most costs.

The deadline is March 1.

For more information, click here.

One World Media competition seeks entries [Worldwide]

Journalists can submit works that have been printed, broadcast or screened either in the United Kingdom or internationally for a global audience.

The One World Media Awards honor underreported stories on social, political or cultural life in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East and former Soviet republics.

The competition has 14 categories, celebrating work from all media platforms and across a wide range of genres; and a special award for an independent media outlet based in a developing country.

Works published between Feb. 3, 2017 and Feb. 15, 2018 are eligible. Any entries not in English must be subtitled or dubbed.

The submission deadline is Feb. 15.

For more information, click here.

ABSW accepting entries for science journalism contest [UK]

Print, broadcast and online journalists can enter this contest.

The Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) is accepting entries for its awards, which aim to reward excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics journalism and writing.

The categories are feature, news item, scripted/edited TV program or online video, Royal Society Radio Prize, investigative journalism, best communication and reporting of science in a non-science context, science blog, newcomer, student science journalist, European Science Writer of the Year and Lifetime achievement awards (nominations made by the ABSW membership).  

Works must have been published or broadcast in 2017. 

The winners will receive EUR600, except in the newcomer and student science journalist categories, which are worth EUR200 each.

The deadline is Jan. 31.

For more information, click here.

Contest recognizes digital media professionals [Brazil]

Digital media professionals in Brazil can compete for this award.

The Brazilian Association of Digital Agents (ABRADi-SP) organizes the ABRADi Digital Professional Award.

The contest has 11 categories, including media (media planner, media manager, media director), web programming(developers in all programming platforms), planning (digital planner, planning manager, planning director), creation (creative director, art director, web designer), content (writer, copywriter, audiovisual content creator), projects (project manager, project analyst, PMO manager) and more.

The judges will choose three finalists in each category for an online voting competition.

The winners will receive the Digital Trophy on a Digital Professional Day celebration April 4 in São Paulo.

The deadline is Feb. 15.

For more information (in Portuguese), click here.

Reynolds Journalism Institute offers fellowship [Worldwide]

Media professionals worldwide can apply for a fellowship in Columbia, Missouri.

The fellowship program, sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI), invites proposals from people who have innovative ideas to improve the practice or understanding of journalism.

The institute offers residential, nonresidential and institutional fellowships. Residential fellows spend eight months on the Missouri campus, taking advantage of the intellectual and technological resources of RJI and the university while interacting with Missouri faculty and students. These fellows receive a US$10,000 monthly stipend, plus a one-time US$10,000 housing allowance.

Nonresidential fellowships are designed for employees of a news, technology or related company who have ideas they can develop while continuing in their jobs. These fellows receive a US$20,000 stipend for the eight-month program, paid in US$2,500 monthly installments.

The US$20,000 institutional fellowship stipend is paid to the company or institution and can be used to hire a freelancer or temporary contractor to fill in for an employee as needed or for other project needs.

The deadline is Jan. 31.

For more information, click here.