Fellowship on professional development available [US]

U.S. journalists interested in pursuing a project in Germany can apply for a fellowship.

The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship, sponsored by the Robert Bosch Foundation and Cultural Vistas, gives U.S. professionals the opportunity to complete a comprehensive professional development program in Germany.

The program includes travel, seminars, customized work placements and networking events designed to help fellows gain an in-depth understanding of current issues facing the European Union and Germany. Fellows may choose from two options of the program duration: six months or nine months.

Prior to the seminar series and work placements, fellows will attend eight weeks of intensive language courses in Berlin.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens under the age of 40 with at least five years of relevant work experience in their proposed field of work they wish to pursue in Germany. Graduate degree is preferred.

Candidates from the following fields can apply: business administration, cultural management (ex. museum, theater, orchestra), journalism, law, nonprofit, public policy and urban planning.

Fellows will receive a monthly stipend, health insurance and financial support for accompanying spouse and children. Accommodation and travel costs are also covered.

The application deadline is Nov. 1.



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Video contest on popular science accepting entries [Russia]

Russian video bloggers, journalists, scientists, students and others interested in the popularization of science can apply for this contest.

The Russian TV channel Science has launched a contest for short popular videos about science.

Videos must not be longer than 5 minutes. The categories are experiment, popular science, discovery and children on science (for children up to 14 years old).

The best videos will be featured in the Science channel's programs.

The deadline is Sept. 30.

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Press Release: IPC calls for the immediate release of detained Ex-Daily Trust Editor.

 The International Press Center, Lagos join voices with other media and civil society groups to express concern over the continued detention of Ex-Daily Trust Editor, Dan-Halilu held by operatives of the Department of State Services.

According to a report by Daily Post, dated August 5, 2019, former Politics Editor at Daily Trust newspaper, Ibrahim Dan-Halilu, was arrested by the Department for Security Service (DSS) in Kaduna State for allegedly supporting the activities of #RevolutionNow in a Facebook post.

Lanre Arogundade, Director, IPC in a Statement denounced the arrest and noted that   the continued detention without trial by the security operatives was illegal and unconstitutional, thereby violating their right to freedom of expression and personal liberty guaranteed by Section 34, 35, 39 and 41 of the constitution and Article 5, 6 and 12 of the African Charter on Human and peoples’ Right Act.

“The recurring  developments underscore the remarkable fact that even after twenty years of ceaseless democracy, the government can still create subtle censorships to muzzle journalists and the other independent voices at the faintest criticism” Mr Arogundade lamented

IPC therefore demands that all charges be dropped against all journalists arrested, detained and charged over the protest

SGD:                      

Melody Akinjiyan

Program Officer/Safety Alert Desk Officer, IPC

House 11, Dideolu Court, 2^nd gate b/stop, Ogba Lagos

Tel: +2348132776441

International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, Nigeria
IPC is Nigeria's foremost media capacity development organization.
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NPK offers Fellowship for criminal justice workshop, conference [US]

Journalists interested in criminal justice issues apply for this program.

The National Press Foundation (NPF) will select 20 journalists to attend the workshop "Reporting on criminal justice" Nov. 10 to 12 in San Francisco, followed by the American Society of Criminology conference Nov. 13 to 16.

Participants will take a deep look at the criminal justice system, learning about incarceration data, pre-trial justice, specialty courts, violence and weapons, implementation of the First Step Act, incarceration impact on families, re-entry into society and more.

NPF will cover travel, lodging and most meals during the training and conference.

The deadline is Sept. 20.


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Unifor offers Fact-checking course [Brazil]

Students and journalists interested in fact-checking public discourse can register for this course in Fortaleza.

The University of Fortaleza (Unifor) will host a fact-checking course Aug. 28 to 30. 

The course will address the main techniques and tools used in checking public discourse and prepare journalists to work on elections and politics reporting as well as daily journalism.

The course instructor and co-organizer is Thays Lavor, who was responsible for the regional coordination of Truco, the fact-checking project of Agência Pública.

Lavor will also participate in the National Congress of Journalists, organized by Brazil's National Federation of Journalists (Fenaj), Aug. 22 to 24 in Fortaleza.

Registration is open, but spots are limited. The cost is BRL270, with discounts available for students, Escola de Dados members and groups.

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Vacancy :The Paper seeks journalists [China]

Journalists can apply for two positions in Shanghai.

The Paper is seeking an editor and a reporter to join its team.

The editor must be adept at features planning and headline writing, be familiar with the distribution of new media content, and have an interest in developing a career in finance news reporting. A good command of English, experience working with financial news and traditional media are advantageous.

The reporter must have good writing skills, familiarity with the field of securities and automotive, and an interest in developing a career in finance news reporting. A good command of English is advantageous. Knowledge of the capital market and relevant work experience is preferred.

Apply now.

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CNN London offers internship program [EU]

Recent broadcast journalism graduates or graduates from a related field seeking a career in journalism can apply for an internship in London.

CNN hosts several internships ranging from newsgathering to special feature programs, digital and sports.

The next intern program will run from Jan. 1 to April 30.

Candidates must be British/EU citizens or have the right to work in the United Kingdom long term.

The deadline is Nov. 1.

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AFRINIC offers internet fellowship [Africa]

Journalists and others interested in internet operations and governance can apply for a fellowship to attend this conference.

The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) will host the AFRINIC-31 meeting Dec. 2 to 6 in Luanda, Angola.

Fellowships are available to help cover travel and living expenses associated with attending the event.

Fellows are expected to contribute to Internet Number Resource Management awareness in the AFRINIC service region and provide reports on how the fellowship has benefited their organization or country.

The deadline is Aug. 20.

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Abraji offers course on journalism, human rights [Brazil]

College students can attend this free course in São Paulo.

Oboré's Projeto Repórter do Futuro and Conectas, in partnership with Abraji and others, are organizing the course "Journalism and human rights" on Saturdays Sept. 14 to Oct. 26.

The course will feature press conferences and meeting with experts on topics such as torture, structural racism, slave labor, migration, refuge and the historical perspective of the international human rights protection systems.

There are 20 spots available.

The deadline is Aug. 31.

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Photography grant available [Worldwide]

Amateur and professional photographers can compete for a grant.

Spain-based Doctors of the World seeks entries for the International Humanitarian Photography Award Luis Valtueña. The award was created as a tribute to Luis Valtueña, Flors Sirera, Manuel Madrazo and Mercedes Navarro, aid workers killed in Rwanda in 1997 and Bosnia in 1995.

Photos must cover any of the following themes: humanitarian action, international cooperation and social exclusion, human rights violations, armed conflicts, natural disasters, refugee and immigrant populations, socially excluded groups, etc.

Contestants can submit up to 10 photographs, which can be part of a series or not. They may submit color photographs and/or black and white. Only photographs taken between January and October 2019 will be accepted. Works presented in previous editions will not be accepted.

The first prize winner will receive a grant of EUR6,000 (US$6,718) intended to carry out a photographic project about topics related to the activity of Doctors of the World.

The deadline for entries is Nov. 8.

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