Ben Bagdikian Fellowship Program seeks journalists [US]

Journalists can apply for a fellowship with the magazine in San Francisco or Washington.

Mother Jones organizes the Ben Bagdikian Fellowship Program for journalists who want experience investigating national stories. 

The upcoming fellowship will begin June 1 and last six months. The monthly stipend is U$2,275. 

The program offers a crash course in investigative journalism. The fellow will work on researching, fact-checking, strategic projects and more.

The deadline to apply is April 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Claves21 offers free online course on biodiversity for journalists [Latin America]

Journalists living in Latin America can register for this free course in Spanish.

Argentine environmental news magazine Claves21, with support from the Earth Journalism Network, is organizing a nine-week online course beginning March 12. The program aims to provide journalists with information, knowledge and tools to cover biodiversity issues in the region.

Journalists Damián Profeta and Fermín Koop will explore the conceptual aspects of biodiversity, biodiversity policies in Latin America, key issues of media coverage and digital tools to create significant content.

The three best pieces resulting from the course will receive an award. The prizes will consist of a diploma and ARS5,000 (US$250) for the first place winner, ARS4,000 (US$200) for the second place and ARS3,000 (US$150) for the third.

Participants who complete the course will become part of the Claves 21 Latin American Network of Environmental Journalists and receive information about scholarships, competitions, financing and other professional opportunities.

The deadline to register is March 9.

For more information on how to register (in Spanish), click here.

Tamkeen Center focuses on migrant rights, human trafficking reporting [MENA]

Journalists across the Arab world are invited to submit their works to a competition. 

The Tamkeen Center is accepting submissions from journalists who focused on an issue related to the rights of migrant workers, refugees and human trafficking.

Works must have been published or aired in 2017 or in the first three months of 2018.

The first, second and third place winners will receive US$987, US$648 and US$296, respectively.

The deadline is April 5.

For more information on how to enter (in Arabic), click here

iPhone photography contest accepting entries [Worldwide]

Photographers worldwide can enter a contest to win Apple product prizes.

The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) is an annual competition recognizing iPhone photography.

Top three photographers will receive an upcoming Apple product and runners-up from each of the 18 categories will be awarded with gold bars. The work of the first, second and third place winners in each category will be publicized on IPPAWARDS online gallery.

All images must be taken with an iPhone or iPad. The photos should not be altered in Photoshop or any desktop image processing program, but the use of iPhone apps is allowed.

Entry fees range from US$3.50 for one photo to US$57.50 for 25 photos.

The deadline is March 31.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Alltech organizes competition on animal health, agriculture reporting [Brazil]

Broadcast, print and online journalists are invited to submit works to this contest.

Alltech and Alltech Crop Science organize the Alltech Journalism Award. The goal is to recognize works on the use of scientific solutions for animal and plant health and nutrition.

The categories are livestock farming and nutrition, agriculture and agribusiness.

Works must have been published or broadcast between March 20, 2017 to March 26, 2018.

The winners in each category will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference, to be held May 20 to 22 in Lexington, Kentucky.

The deadline is March 26.

For more information (in Portuguese), click here.

The Ferret organizes storytelling, mentoring training [UK]

Aspiring investigative journalists can apply for a three-month training and mentoring program. 

Investigative journalism platform The Ferret and the Centre for Investigative Journalism are organizing Story Lab at weekends in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland. Tentative dates are April 21 and 22, May 13 and June 6, 7 and 17.

Participants will learn inspiring examples of storytelling and reportage, how to submit Freedom of Information requests, find and scrutinize public and online data and records, as well as tools and techniques to tell their story in an effective and captivating way.

Applicants from marginalized backgrounds and those who have been unable to access traditional journalism training due to circumstance are encouraged to apply.

Registration costs GBP75 for the general public and GBP48 for Ferret members. There are some free places for participants from marginalized communities.

The deadline is March 23.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Media Forum registration ongoing [Europe]

Journalists and media managers can register to attend this forum.

The Lviv Media Forum will take place May 17 to 19 in Lviv, Ukraine. 

The event addresses future challenges and current problems the media are facing.

The forum topics include investigative reporting, digital revolution in media, media and culture, journalism education and more.

The early-bird registration fee, before March 1, is UAH990 (US$37). From March 1 to April 30, registration costs UAH1,500 (US$56). After April 30, the cost is UAH2,000 (US$74).

The deadline is May 16, but space is limited.

For more information on how to register, click here.

Thomson Reuters organises gender equality, children trafficking workshop [Africa]

Journalists with experience covering human trafficking are invited to apply for this free program.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation, in collaboration with the Global Leadership Academy and the GIZ Sector Programme on Gender Equality and Women’s Rights, is organizing the lab "Unveil the hidden presence: trafficking in women and children." 

The program will take place June 25 and 28 in Nairobi, Kenya, and Nov. 10 to 13 in London.

The workshop will gather about 30 high-ranking participants from governments, media, business, academia and civil society to work on approaches to increase awareness on and prevent trafficking in women and children in Africa.

A limited number of travel scholarships is available for the face-to-face meetings.

The deadline is March 14.

For more information, click here.

The Woods accepting applications for journalism fellowship [Worldwide]

Professional writers, producers and editors from around the world can apply for a weeklong, marine science fellowship.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is accepting applications for its journalism fellowship program. The program is designed to introduce science journalists to oceanography and ocean engineering through seminars, laboratory visits and brief field expeditions.

The 2018 fellowship will be held Sept. 9 to 14 in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

All fellows receive a travel allowance and room and board for one week.

Applicants should have at least two years of writing, producing or editing experience. Freelancers, book authors and writers from nontraditional media may apply but should be able to show a substantial portfolio of work. International journalists are encouraged to apply.

The deadline to apply is May 11.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Yale offers Scholarships for digital publishing course [US]

Magazine journalists can apply for a scholarship to attend a one-week course in New Haven, Connecticut.

The Yale School of Management will host the 2018 Yale Publishing Course: Leadership Strategies in Magazine and Digital Media on July 22 to 27. 

The course is designed for mid-to-senior-level professionals and focuses on new frameworks and skills in leadership, consumer-insight-driven marketing, techniques for innovation and more.

Applicants must work for a nonprofit organization or a small business with 50 employees or less to be eligible for the YPC Innovative Leader Scholarship, which covers the US$5,850 course tuition. Accommodation and travel are not included.

The deadline is April 22.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Periodistas Viajeros organises Online workshop on travel journalism [Latin America, Spain]

Anyone interested in travel journalism can register for this online workshop in Spanish.

Periodistas Viajeros organizes a six-week travel journalism workshop, starting March 12.

The workshop aims to provide narrative tools and techniques to work on travel stories through writing, photography or video. Topics include work of prominent travel authors, how to identify and deal with cultural stereotypes and how to choose appropriate digital platforms to publish your travel experiences.

Participants will receive reading materials and exercises, access to a private Facebook group and attend a live webinar.

The cost is ARS3,500, US$180 or EUR150. Those who register before Feb. 25 will receive a 20 percent discount.

The deadline to register is March 10.

For more information on how to register (in Spanish), click here.

Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship seeks women journalists [Worldwide]

Print, broadcast and online women journalists who focus on human rights and social justice can apply for a fellowship.

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and Boston Globe correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003.

The selected journalist will spend an academic year in a tailored program with access to MIT's Center for International Studies and media outlets like The Boston Globe and The New York Times.

Applicants must have a minimum of three years of experience in journalism. Non-native English speakers must also have excellent written and verbal English skills in order to fully participate in and benefit from the program. Freelance journalists may apply.

A stipend will be provided, and expenses, including airfare, housing and health insurance, will be covered.

The application deadline is March 6.

For more information, click here.

Arab Fund accepting Documentary entries [MENA]

Filmmakers, directors and producers whose projects are related to contemporary Arab culture can apply for this program.

The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) is accepting applications for its documentary program.

The program will support documentary projects in development (up to US$10,000), production and post-production (up to US$50,000). Short-, medium- and feature-length documentary projects are eligible.

Travel costs can be covered by AFAC only when they are part of the implementation of a project.

The deadline is May 1. 

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Competition on environmental journalism open [Worldwide]

Journalists who have completed environmental reporting can submit their work.

The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) is accepting submissions for its annual recognition of excellence in environmental reporting. The awards honor journalists in seven different categories, including feature story, investigative reporting, photography and environmental book.

Journalists need not be environmental specialists to enter; reporters who cover other beats are welcome to submit their work on environmental topics. International journalists are also encouraged to enter, but if their work is written in a language other than English, they must include an English translation with their entry.

The fee for each submission ranges from US$45 for SEJ members to US$110 for non-members.

The winner of the Nina Mason Pulliam Award for the "best of the best" environmental reporting will receive US$10,000.The first place and second place winners in each category will receive US$500 and US$250, respectively. 

The deadline for submissions is April 2.

For more information on how to enter, click here.

Journalism School organizes gender workshop [Spain]

Anyone interested in journalism and feminism can attend this workshop.

The UAM/El País Journalism School organizes a workshop focusing on journalism and gender March 10 in Madrid.

Participants will learn the keys to producing information that features a gender perspective, including source finding and language use. The workshop will be led by María Sahuquillo.

Registration is ongoing until spots are filled. The cost is EUR25.

For more information (in Spanish), click here.

Carter Center offers Fellowship for mental health journalism[US]

Journalists in the United States are encouraged to apply for this program.

The Carter Center organizes the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism, which aims to train reporters covering mental illness.

Eight candidates will be selected for the yearlong journalism fellowship starting in September, which includes a US$10,000 stipend and two expense-paid trips to the Carter Center.

Fellows should have at least three years of experience in print or electronic journalism (writing, reporting, editing, producing, filmmaking) and be citizens or legal residents of the United States.

Applicants must provide a resume, objectives for the fellowship and project description, samples of professional work and three letters of recommendation.
The deadline is April 11.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

OSIWA calls for proposals on media initiatives [West Africa]

Local organizations based in West Africa can apply for funding.

The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is accepting proposals to support initiatives in Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

Possible target areas include journalism, justice reform and the rule of law, the democratic practice and more. Proposals must promote investigative journalism and free, quality and independent media.

The amount of funding varies. In the event that OSIWA cannot fund the entire project budget, it may choose to fund part of it and request the grant seeker to source for the outstanding balance.

The deadline is April 30.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Chinese website seeks journalist [China]

Journalists with one to two years of experience in print media can apply for this position in Tianjin. 

Chinese website Sohu.com is hiring a journalist who will cover legal, financial and industrial issues. 

The reporter will attend industry events and write relevant press releases, conduct interviews and write articles, and collaborate with the team.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and be skilled at digging the news and providing diversified perspectives.

For more information, click here. 

Wesleyan Writers Conference offers scholarships [Worldwide]

All writers, from inexperienced to very established, are encouraged to apply for scholarships and fellowships to attend a writing conference.

The 62nd annual Wesleyan Writers Conference will take place from June 13 to 17 on the Wesleyan University campus in Middletown, Connecticut. The event will cover a wide range of topics, including journalism, nonfiction, editing and translation, and writing about science and medicine.

There are several scholarships available especially for journalists who wish to attend the conference. Teaching fellowships are also available for writers who have completed book-length manuscripts.

The scholarships cover at least part, if not all, of the tuition for the conference. In order to apply, applicants must submit a registration form, a representative sample of their work in nonfiction, a letter of application expressing their interests and a resume.

International applicants are encouraged to apply, although travel fees may not be covered by the scholarships.

Applicants may choose to also submit a US$100 deposit that will secure their place at the conference, although this is optional if they are only applying for the scholarship. Submissions are accepted both electronically and by regular mail.

The deadline to apply for the scholarships is March 15.

For more information, click here.

Journalism Fellowship open [US]

Print, broadcast and online journalists in the United States can apply for a US$75,000 fellowship in New York.

The Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowships seek journalists who have covered international news for a 10-month period of writing and analysis at the Council of Foreign Relations.

The program enables the fellow to increase competency in reporting and interpreting events abroad and promotes the quality of responsible and discerning journalism.

Nomination letters should provide a brief description of the candidate's background and state why the candidate is an appropriate prospect for the fellowship.

Nominees who meet the criteria will be asked to submit an essay describing their experience as a foreign correspondent, a proposed plan for the fellowship and up to three work samples.

The deadline is March 1.

For more information, click here.

Journalism contest accepting entries [Uzbekistan]

Print, online and broadcast journalists can compete in this contest.

The Creative Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan and the International Center for Journalists Training organize the National Award for Journalism "Oltin Qalam" (Golden Pen). The contest is dedicated to World Press Freedom Day, celebrated on May 3.

The contest will feature four categories: television, radio, print and online. Three winners will receive cash prizes and trophies in each category.

Entries must have been published or broadcast between March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2018.

The application deadline is April 10.

For more information on how to apply (in Russian), click here.

Competition on coverage of gender issues ongoing [MENA]

Journalists can submit stories on women's issues in the Arab region to this competition.

Tunisia's Center of Arab Women for Training and Research (CAWTAR) and the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) organize a competition for the best journalistic works on "Sustainable development and gender: the challenges of the Arab region."

Entries should be 2,000 words or less and must have been published between Jan. 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018.

The first, second and third place winners will receive US$2,000, US$1,500 and US$1,000, respectively.

The deadline is April 5.

For more information and to submit a story, contact  info@cawtar.org

OKP offers scholarships for journalism courses [Worldwide]

Midcareer journalists from several developing countries can apply for a scholarship to attend an RNTC course in the Netherlands.

The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) is accepting applications for journalism courses at the Radio Nederland Training Centre (RNTC). NFP is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and run by the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC).

Candidates must be from one of these countries: Afghanistan, Macedonia, Albania, Mozambique, Armenia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nepal, Benin, Nicaragua, Bhutan, Nigeria, Bolivia, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Palestinian Territories, Burundi, Peru, Cambodia, Philippines, Colombia, Rwanda, Congo (DRC), Senegal, Cuba, Sierra Leone, Egypt, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Africa, Georgia, South Sudan, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Sudan, Guinee, Suriname, India, Tanzania, Indonesia, Thailand, Jordan, Uganda, Kenya, Vietnam, Lebanon, Yemen, Liberia, Zambia, Mali and Zimbabwe.

The fellowships cover travel costs, accommodation and the course fee.

The deadline to apply for the fellowship program is March 15.

Registration deadlines for the individual courses vary.

For more information, click here.

Journalism program accepting fellowship applications [Balkans]

Journalists from the Balkans can apply for a reporting fellowship.

The Balkan Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence program gives 10 journalists from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Greece and Serbia the opportunity to investigate stories at home or abroad with funded research, travel expenses and international seminars.

The fellowship also aims to develop and support Balkan reporting on complex reform issues that have regional and EU significance.

This year's applicants should explore issues based on the theme of truth in an era of fake news and "alternative facts."

Fellows will receive EUR2,000 and another EUR2,000 for travel and research expenses. Applicants must be proficient in English.

The deadline is March 12.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

CPLP seeks documentary entries [Lusophone countries]

Documentarians from Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe and Timor-Leste can submit a project to this contest.

The Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP, in Portuguese) invites entries to the DOCTV CPLP III International Contest.

A project from each CPLP member-state will be selected. The documentary must address the country's current reality, have 52 minutes of duration and a maximum budget of EUR50,000 (US$62,048).

The winners will receive a co-production support of up to EUR50,000, participate in a production workshop and their documentaries will be broadcast on public media.

The deadline is April 6.

For more information on how to apply (in Portuguese), click here.

ABO Capital accepting entries for essay competition [Africa]

College students ages 18 and older are invited to enter this contest.

ABO Capital, an international investment firm, is accepting entries for its essay competition. 

Essays must be 500 words or less and discuss the economic potential of the African continent. Possible topics include ongoing projects in technology, sustainability or agriculture.

The grand prize winner essay will receive a scholarship for one full semester of college. The top three essays will win an all-expenses paid trip to Angola.

The deadline is Feb. 28.

For more information, click here.

InterAction Photo contest open [Worldwide]

Images from outside the United States are eligible for a prize.

InterAction is accepting entries for its annual photography contest.

Photos must illustrate innovative, effective and inspiring efforts in international relief and development

The contest has three categories: best youth potential photo, best women's empowerment photo and best photo taken with a mobile phone.

The grand prize winner will receive US$1,000. Each category winner will be awarded US$100.

The deadline is April 6.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Media Project seeks journalists [US]

Emerging journalists are invited to participate in a program that seeks to strengthen local media.

Report For America (RFA), a project funded by journalists Charles Sennott and Steven Waldman with support from The GroundTruth Project, Google News Lab and others, will place journalists in local newsrooms in under-covered corners of America.

RFA is looking for reporting corps members to spend one year in a local newsroom, with the opportunity to renew. 

The selected journalists will attend an intensive advanced training on Google tools taught by Google News Lab, covering municipal finance and solutions journalism.

The deadline is March 23.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Mercosur's RECyT organizes science journalism contest [South America]

Journalists, journalism students and photographers living in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela can compete.

Mercosur's RECyT has launched the second Mercosur Science Journalism Prize, which aims to promote the communication of science, technology and innovation in the Mercosur region and to encourage a greater presence of these areas of knowledge in the media.

The contest's theme is "Technologies and knowledge economy." There are two categories: writing (junior and professional) and photography.

The first three places in each category will receive a plaque and the recognition of RECyT.

The deadline is April 26.

For more information (in Spanish), click here.

Grants for cross-border reporting projects available [Europe]

International teams of freelancers and staff journalists, photographers or visual storytellers from participating countries can apply for these grants.

The program "Reporters in the field", organized by N-ost agency, offers grants up to EUR8,000 for cross-border projects.

The grant can be used to cover both travel costs and remuneration.

At least two team members must participate in a workshop June 15 to 17 in Berlin.

The deadline is March 25.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Media program accepting applications for 10 full scholarships [Worldwide]

Young journalists, media managers and other communication professionals can apply.

DW Akademie is accepting applications for its International Media Studies program (IMS) in Bonn, Germany. Students who successfully complete the four-semester program will be awarded a master of arts degree.

The program offers a mix of research, lectures and practical experience and combines these disciplines: media and development, journalism, communications and media management.

Ten full scholarships are offered to applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe. 

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and at least a year of professional experience in a media-related field. Applicants must also have a good command of German and English.

The deadline is March 31.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

DIEESE offers economics course for journalists [Brazil]

Journalists interested in economic reporting can register for this evening course.

The DIEESE School of Labor Sciences organizes an economics course for journalists and communication professionals March 5, 12, 19 and 26 and April 2 and 9 in São Paulo.

The course will present the fundamentals of economics and public economic policies in order to improve the public's understanding of the main aspects of the economy.

The instructor is Patrícia Lino Costa, DIEESE economist.

Registration is ongoing, but spots are limited. The cost ranges from BRL200 to BRL350. Register by Feb. 23 to receive a discount.

For more information on how to apply (in Portuguese), click here.

Internet Tech Company seeks reporter [China]

Budding journalists can apply for this entry-level position in Beijing.

NetEase, an internet technology company, is hiring a reporter. The selected journalist will be responsible for writing and editing.

A bachelor's degree is required; more related experience is preferred.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Press Freedom Award seeks entries [MENA]

Print and online Journalists from the Middle East, Mediterranean and Gulf regions can compete for a EUR10,000 (US$12,238) prize.

The European Union seeks entries for the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press, named after the Lebanese journalist and author who was assassinated in 2005.

Entries must have been published between March 15, 2017 and March 15, 2018.

Applicants can submit only one article related to human rights, including good governance, the fight against corruption, freedom of expression, etc. The full article must be submitted with an English translation, proof of publication and a resume.

The competition features three categories: best opinion piece, best investigative reporting and best audiovisual reporting. Each winner receives the cash prize at a ceremony in Beirut, Lebanon.

The deadline is April 10.

For more information onn how to apply, click here.