Film festival focuses on women’s issues [Worldwide]

College and high school students can submit their short films and win a US$5,000 cash prize.

The Girls Impact the World Film Festival, presented by the Harvard College Social Innovation Collaborative and Connecter, is a film festival and scholarship program for high school and undergraduate college students.

The festival accepts short films that either raise awareness or propose solutions to a variety of global women's issues, including maternal health, micro-finance initiatives, child marriage, sex-trafficking and poverty alleviation.

Films must be 3 to 6 minutes long and can be narrative, documentary, investigative reporting, music video, animation or curated film (film collage).

The festival will award over US$25,000 in prizes.

Applicants must be 25 or under and currently enrolled undergraduates or full-time high school students.

The deadline is Jan. 20, 2019.

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Journalism award seeks entries [US]

Print, broadcast or online journalists working for outlets in the United States can apply for this award.

The Livingston Awards for Young Journalists for local, national and international reporting are an all-media, general-reporting competition in the United States.

Journalists ages 34 and younger can enter works related to current events or new information about old events. Three awards of US$10,000 will be given to three journalists.

Works must have been published in 2018. Features and commentary are eligible.

The deadline is Feb. 1, 2019.


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Documentary workshop accepting submissions [Latin America]

Documentary filmmakers residing in Latin America can apply to attend this workshop.

The Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival (FICCI) organizes an intensive documentary workshop March 6 to 10, 2019 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.

The workshop is a space for work, development and networking for documentarians with Latin American projects in an advanced stage and with high potential for distribution in the international market.

Original documentary feature projects are eligible. Projects must already have at least 30 percent of their financing secured.

Projects can win one of three special prizes: attendance at the Santiago Lab Documentary, SANFIC 2019 (Chile), attendance at DOCSP's DOC Lab (Brazil) and a post-production prize.

Ten projects will be selected. While the workshop is free, participants must pay for their own travel to Colombia.

The deadline is Dec. 20.

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Grants for journalism projects available [Eastern Europe, Caucasus, MENA]

Online and video journalists, as well as bloggers and citizen journalists, from Azerbaijan, Algeria, Armenia, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Libya, Lebanon, Moldova, Morocco, Palestine, Russia, Tunisia and Ukraine can apply for funding.

The Open Media Hub has launched a Call for Expression of Interest for Production Support. The initiative aims to support journalists to create content that is based on stories that were already produced and published on the organization's website.

Winners will receive grants of up to EUR7,000 as well as practical guidance on content production and distribution.

The deadline is Jan. 18, 2019.

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Journalism fellowship available [Worldwide]

Journalists, scholars, filmmakers and public policy analysts can apply for this fellowship.

The New America National Fellows Program seeks ideas that have an impact and spark new conversations about today's most pressing issues.

Fellows are expected to advance ideas through research, reporting, analysis and storytelling. Projects must be original, ambitious and viable. Some ideas may include writing a book, developing a series of articles or producing a documentary.

The fellowship runs from Sept. 1, 2019 to Aug. 31, 2020. Fellows typically remain in their job and city, but attend three gatherings, each lasting about three days and held in Washington or New York.

Stipends range from US$15,000 to US$30,000.

The deadline is Feb. 1, 2019.


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MIT media award seeks entries [MENA]

Media entrepreneurs across the Arab world have an opportunity to take their projects to the next level.

The Arab Startup Competition is a yearly competition run by the MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab in three different tracks: ideas, startups and social entrepreneurship.

This year's award ceremony and conference will take place April 4, 2019 in Beirut, Lebanon.

Cash prizes will be awarded to three winning teams, who will benefit from a range of activities including top-tier training, mentorship, coaching, media exposure and networking opportunities.

Each team should have at least two members, and the startup should not have raised funding above US$1,500,000.

The deadline is Dec. 10.


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Journalism fellowship open [Worldwide]

Journalists with at least two years of experience and fluency in English and at least one other language can apply for a fellowship in New York.

The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at New York University (NYU) is seeking applications for the World Journalist Fellowship.

The fellowship provides international journalists with two semesters of funding to study at one of the master’s programs at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, as well as a US$14,000 stipend.

Fellows can choose one of nine concentrations: business and economic reporting; cultural reporting and criticism; global and joint program studies; literary reportage; magazine writing; news and documentary; reporting the nation and New York; science, health and environmental reporting; and Studio 20.

Candidates must also complete the application for the graduate program of their choice. The GRE and TOEFL are required tests for admission to NYU. Applicants have until Jan. 24, 2019 to take their tests.

The deadline is Jan. 4, 2019.

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Digital lab offers funds for multimedia projects [Sub-Saharan Africa]

Multimedia content creators in need of partners and financial support are invited to submit a pitch.

Digital Lab Africa aims to provide a springboard for African talent in multimedia creation with the support of French leading companies.

The call for projects has five categories: web creation, virtual reality, video game, digital music and animation.

Winners in each category will receive ZAR 42,000 (US$2,994) and an incubation ticket for Digital Lab Africa to support the development of their project.

The deadline is Jan. 13, 2019.

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Vacancy:Thomson Reuters seeks data journalist [UK]

Experienced data journalists can apply for this position.

Thomson Reuters is looking for a reporter to join its data journalism team in London.

Responsibilities include producing deeply reported, data-driven stories, either alone or in collaboration with others, with a primary focus on Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Candidates must have a portfolio of stories that dug deeply into a revealing topic, a mastery of highly complex data sets as well as experience managing confidential tip lines, producing audio and video to enhance written narratives and verifying videos and images and investigating social media.

The deadline is Dec. 14.

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Mostra Lugar de Mulher é no Cinema seeks film submissions by women [Brazil]

Short films directed, scripted or produced by women or centering around a woman protagonist can participate in this festival.

The Mostra Lugar de Mulher é no Cinema will take place March 25 to 31, 2019 in Salvador. The event is organized by producers Segredo Filmes, Olho de Vidro Produções and Moara Rocha Produções.

The festival seeks to give visibility to the production of women on a diversity of themes, approaches and genres, in addition to promoting discussions that expose violence and intolerance against women.

Entries can be fiction, documentary, animation, experimental or hybrid films that are less than 20 minutes long.

The competition features trophies for best film, best screenplay, best director, best actress and best animation as well as the Marielle Franco Special Award for the best film on human rights.

The deadline is Dec. 31.

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Reportagen Magazine accepting stories amplifying reporters' voices [Worldwide]

Journalists anywhere can enter in this international contest.

Reportagen Magazine, with the support of Bern Welcome, organizes the True Story Award, a journalism prize that aims to make reporters’ voices known beyond the borders of their home countries and to increase the diversity of perspectives offered by the media.

Works can be submitted in 12 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Persian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Works written in other languages must be translated into English and submitted in the categories "Europe" or "World."

Texts of 3,000 to 17,000 words published in print or online between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2018 are eligible.

A jury consisting of 50 members from 29 countries will select the best 42 texts, whose authors will travel to Bern, Switzerland, for the award ceremony. Three winners will receive CHF30,000 (US$29,986), CHF20,000 (US$19,991) and CHF10,000 (US$9,995) each.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 10, 2019.

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Harvard competition for investigative journalism open [US]

Investigative journalists can apply for an award.

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard is accepting entries for the Worth Bingham Prize, which honors investigative reporting of stories of national significance where the public interest is being ill-served.

These stories may involve state, local or national government, lobbyists or the press itself wherever there exists an "atmosphere of easy tolerance" that Worth Bingham described in his reporting on the nation's capital.

Submissions must have been published in a U.S. newspaper or magazine or on the newspaper or magazine’s website during the 2018 calendar year. Web-based news organizations that follow a strict code of journalistic ethics and publish original reporting on a regular basis may also submit entries. No broadcast-only entries are allowed.

The winner will receive US$20,000.

Submissions must be accompanied by a US$50 entry fee.

The deadline is Jan. 25, 2019.

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Seminar on media literacy available [Central Eurasia]

School and university teachers, media trainers and media literacy experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan can participate in this seminar.

The Internews in Central Asia is organizing a seminar on media literacy Jan. 24 to 26, 2019 in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Participants will work on developing projects aimed toward widespread media and digital literacy and critical thinking skills among journalism schools' students, middle and high school students, civil society activists and media professionals.

The authors of the five best projects will receive help in their development and implementation.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 14.

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Grant to fund innovation impact projects [MENA]

Media entrepreneurs, among others, working on creative solutions to challenges that impact people’s lives can apply for this grant.

The Expo 2020 Dubai is organizing Expo Live, which is an innovation and partnership program to fund, accelerate and promote creative solutions that improve lives while preserving the planet.

The
Expo Live’s flagship Innovation Impact Grant Program will award injection funds up to US$ 100,000 to support the growth of social enterprises, startups and grassroots projects whose solutions generate social value.

The grant program seeks to fund advance-stage projects, which are currently in the demonstration and implementation phase.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate how new innovations, or the novel application of existing solutions, could lead to an impressive impact at the community level.

The deadline is Dec. 2.

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AP offers internship program [Worldwide]

Full-time students and recent graduates worldwide can apply for a summer internship.

The Associated Press offers its Global News General Assignment Internship Program - a 12-week, paid, individually tailored training program for students who are aspiring cross-format journalists.

Internships are offered in five U.S. cities --Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington-- and eight international locations --Bangkok, Berlin, Jerusalem, London, New Delhi, Rome, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.

Interns will contribute to AP’s text, video, photo and interactive reporting. Responsibilities include covering breaking news and completing a final enterprise project working across multiple formats that may be featured in many media outlets around the world.

The deadline is Dec. 9.


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NPR launches Reflect America Fellowship [US]

Journalists with at least two years of experience in any medium can apply for this new fellowship in Washington.

The National Public Radio (NPR) is accepting candidates for the Reflect America Fellowship. The fellowship aims to increase the diversity of NPR's sources, boosting newsroom efforts to bring more voices into its journalism.

The fellow will be embedded with producers, reporters, editors and other staff, working to find, vet and book a diversity of experts and everyday people for stories and interviews on the radio, online and in podcasts.

The selected candidate will receive US$65,000 a year, health insurance and paid vacation.

The deadline is Dec. 9.


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MPMA Journalism Award focuses on human rights reporting [Brazil]

Journalists and students can compete for this award.

The Public Ministry of Maranhão State (MPMA, in Portuguese) organizes the MPMA Journalism Award. This year's theme is "The Public Prosecutor's Office and the press in defense of human rights."

Possible topics include the environment; combating criminal organizations; childhood and youth; education; public assets; citizenship; consumer rights; crime; police activity; health; disability issues; senior citizens; agrarian conflicts; housing and urban planning; human rights and domestic violence.

Works must have been published or broadcast between Jan. 1 and Nov. 15, 2018. The categories are print journalism, television journalism, radiojournalism and webjournalism.

The winner in each category will receive BRL4,000. The best work among the four winners will receive an extra BRL4,000. Students will receive BRL500 in each category.

The deadline is Dec. 4.

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Science Journalism fellowship available [Worldwide]

Journalists interested in covering research of Earth, planetary or space sciences can apply for this fellowship.

The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is accepting applications for the eighth edition of its Science Journalism Fellowship competition.

The fellowship offers journalists the opportunity to follow geoscientists on location and to develop an in-depth understanding of their research questions, approaches, findings and motivation.

Proposals should focus on a topic in the geosciences (including planetary and space sciences) with potential broad public appeal, preferably feature leading Europe-based researchers, and outline an original, well-informed approach to the subject.

Fellows receive up to EUR5,000 (US$5,655) to cover expenses related to their projects.

The deadline is Dec. 6.

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Kiev International hosts short Film festival [Worldwide]

Filmmakers and film students from around the world can participate in this festival.

The Kiev International Short Film Festival will take place from April 24 to 28, 2019 in Kiev, Ukraine.

The festival is accepting short films (up to 30 minutes) that were finished after January 2017. Any entries not in English must include English subtitles.

Three main awards will be given to the winning films: best film, best director and audience award as well as two or more special mentions.

The submission fee ranges from US$6 to US$10, depending on film length and deadline. Official representatives of film schools may submit films of their students for free.

The regular deadline is Jan. 31, 2019. The late deadline is Feb. 28, 2019

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Journalism training program available [Africa, Europe, MENA]

Aspiring reporters, recent graduates or professionals with proven experience who want to switch careers into journalism can participate in this nine-month program.

Thomson Reuters is accepting candidates for its
Journalism Training Program.

The program begins in September 2019, featuring on-the-job journalism training, initially for one month in London, followed by a placement in a major bureau in Europe, the Middle East or Africa.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in journalism, as well as fluency in written English. Fluency in a second language is beneficial but not compulsory.

The deadline is Nov. 30.

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Ibero-American Economic Journalism Award seeks entries [Latin America]

Latin American journalists whose works are published or broadcast in Spanish or Portuguese can compete for an award.

The Ibero-American Economic Journalism Award, organized by IE Business School, calls for entries.

The award will recognize the best works about economic culture and society. Works must have been published or broadcast between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2018.

The first prizes in daily press and non-daily press will receive US$4,000 each. There will also be a prize for regional media.

The deadline is Jan. 30, 2019.


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Kamal Adham Center seeks papers on media and politics [MENA]

Journalists, academics and students from the Arab world are invited to submit their papers.

Arab Media & Society, the biannual journal of the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism at the American University in Cairo, is seeking submissions for its next issue on media and identity.

Topics may relate to media and identity formation, identity and the digital divide; preserving cultural identity in a global media environment; language in Arab media: identity and ideology; and media and concepts of Arab identity.

Although shorter pieces are encouraged, submissions may have up to 10,000 words and must conform to The Chicago Manual of Style.

The deadline for peer-review consideration is Jan. 15, 2019. All other submissions, including books and conference reviews, shorter research papers and columns, should be received by Jan. 30, 2019.


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Master program in business journalism available [Worldwide]

Global business journalism program in China accepting applications [Worldwide]

English-speaking journalists worldwide can apply for a global journalism program in China.

The School of Journalism and Communication at Tsinghua University offers a master of arts degree in global business journalism, which seeks to train future journalists who can help the public understand the complexities of global business and the economy.

The two-year program, a partnership between Tsinghua, the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and Bloomberg News, is fully taught in English. Enrollment in the courses is about half international, half Chinese.

A limited number of scholarships are available to top applicants. Those interested in applying for a scholarship are encouraged to apply early.

The deadline for the first round of applications is Jan. 15, 2019. The deadline for the second round is March 20, 2019.


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Center for Public Integrity accepting interns [US]

College students and recent graduates interested in investigative journalism can apply for a paid internship in Washington.

The Center for Public Integrity is accepting applications for its summer 2019 internship.

Interns analyze data, report and write stories that serve democracy by revealing abuses of power, corruption and betrayal of public trust by powerful public and private institutions.

Candidates must have some reporting experience and strong writing skills. Experience in computer-assisted reporting, web development, multimedia, graphic design or other special programming is beneficial.

Interns receive US$16 per hour and a US$500 signing bonus.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 1.

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Fellowship Program available [Worldwide]

Midcareer professionals whose work is focused outside the United States can apply for this fellowship in New Haven, Connecticut.

Yale University’s Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program brings innovative, multidisciplinary thinkers and doers from around the world to Yale for four months.

The fellowship provides a chance for professionals to step back from the intensity of their work to reflect, learn and be challenged both academically and personally.

Fellows receive a stipend to cover the costs of living in New Haven, a furnished one- or two-bedroom apartment, medical insurance and round-trip travel from their home country.

The deadline is Dec. 5.


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RTDNA scholarships, fellowships open [US]

Journalism students and young journalists can apply for up to US$10,000 in grants.

The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) offers four fellowships and eight scholarships for undergraduate and graduate journalism students. The awards range from US$1,000 to US$10,000 and seek to reward students and young professionals who plan to pursue careers in digital and broadcast journalism.

Undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a university program with one year remaining before they graduate. Other requirements vary by scholarship. Fellowships are open to professional broadcast or digital journalists with fewer than 10 years of experience.

In addition to cash awards, winners are invited to attend the Excellence in Journalism conference.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 18, 2019.
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Science photography competition accepting entries [Brazil]

Professional and amateur photographers can compete for cash prizes.

The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development  (CNPq) organizes a photo contest on science, technology and innovation.

The contest has two categories: images taken with photo cameras and images taken with special instruments. The first, second and third place in each category will receive BRL8,000, BRL5,000 and BRL2,000, respectively.

The first-place winner in each category will also receive airfare and accommodation to attend the Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science (SBPC, in Portuguese) in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul.

The deadline is Jan. 18, 2019.
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IIASA offers fellowship [Worldwide]

College graduates in science or journalism and current students of a science journalism program can apply for this program in Vienna.

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is accepting applications for its summer 2019 Science Communication Fellowship, which will take place May 27 to Aug. 30, 2019.

The fellow will work in the IIASA Communications Department, assisting with editorial work, web publishing, media relations, event coverage, multimedia, social media and other communication activities.

The fellowship covers travel and a stipend of EUR4,000 (US$4,530). 

Candidates from developing countries are encouraged to apply.

The deadline is Jan. 11, 2019.

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Arab Journalism Award accepting submissions [MENA]

The Arab Journalism Award is accepting submissions from journalists who have exhibited creativity, objectivity and the ability to reach a range of sectors in Arab society.

Entries can be made in the following categories: investigative reporting, digital journalism, sports journalism, business journalism, artificial intelligence in media, dialogue journalism, political journalism, cultural journalism, humanitarian journalism, Arabic youth journalism, best journalistic photo, caricatures in journalism and media personality of the year.

Entries must have been published in 2018.

Each category winner will receive a cash prize.

The deadline is Dec. 31.

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Vital Strategies hosts training on data use in public health journalism [Asia]

Journalists interested in public health reporting can apply for a three-day training on data use.

Vital Strategies, an international public health organization, will host a workshop Jan. 29 to 31, 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand. 

The workshop will build the data use skills of 22 journalists to develop stories related to Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS). Participants will be mentored to develop a CRVS related data stories for publication.

The program is open to senior-level journalists who work for established media outlets in Bangladesh, Mumbai, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Shanghai; have previously produced stories on public health topics; and have a specific idea for a data-rich public health story they want to develop can apply.

The deadline is Dec. 1.

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Istanbul Photo Awards accepting submissions [Worldwide]

Photographers are invited to submit pictures capturing global events to this international photo contest.

The Anadolu Agency is accepting submissions for the Istanbul Photo Awards 2019.

The contest has four categories: single news, story news, single sports and story sports. Works must have been published between Nov. 1, 2018 and Jan. 31, 2019.

The winner of the photo of the year award will receive US$8,000. Categories winners will receive U$5,000 for first prize, U$3,000 for second prize and US$1,500 for third.

The deadline is Jan. 31, 2019.
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Financial News seek interns [UK]

Aspiring financial journalists can apply for this internship in London.

Financial News, a Dow Jones publication, hosts an internship program in the summer of 2019.

Interns will work across a range of functions in its digital-first newsroom, writing, conceiving and publishing stories, and more.

Candidates must be recent graduates or in their second or third year of college. Previous journalism experience is a plus.

The deadline is Dec. 31.

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ANPTrilhos Journalism Award focuses on metro-rail sector reports [Brazil]

Journalists and media outlets that cover the Brazilian metro-rail sector can compete for a prize.

The National Association of Passenger Carriers on Rails (ANPTrilhos, in Portuguese) organizes the ANPTrilhos Journalism Award. The contest aims to encourage stories on the transportation of passengers on rails in Brazil.

Works must have been published in 2018. The categories are print media and digital media. The winner in each category will receive BRL7,000.

The deadline is Jan. 18, 2019.

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SAMIP accepting entries on innovative business models [South Africa]

Entrepreneurs, journalists and media owners can pitch their innovative ideas about revenue streams and business models.

The South Africa Media Innovation Program (SAMIP) is organizing the second run of Perfect Pitch ahead of the Code for Africa’s Media Indaba Extra on Nov. 27 in Cape Town.

Participants will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges, including SAMIP team members and Burn Media founder Matthew Buckland. 

Applicants must have a project generating revenue or be an innovative business model in operation for at least the last six months.

Apply now.

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Public Policy Fellowship available [Venezuela]

Citizens of Venezuela residing in Venezuela, with an undergraduate or graduate degree and a minimum of five years of relevant work experience can apply for a fellowship in Washington.

The Wilson Center has launched the Abraham F. Lowenthal Public Policy Fellowship.

Fellows will carry out original, policy-relevant research and have an opportunity to interact with a broad range of individuals and institutions in the Washington policy community. The fellowship will begin April 2019 and last three to four months

The selected candidates will focus on critical aspects of Venezuela's politics, political economy or international relations, including the refugee crisis that is having a profound impact on Venezuela’s neighbors.

The program will provide an office and a monthly stipend.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 31.

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Radio Télévision Suisse:Vacancy exists for the post of Assistant Producer [China]

Journalists who are fluent in English and Mandarin can apply for a position in Shanghai.

Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS) is hiring a Chinese speaking assistant producer.

Responsibilities include reading daily Chinese newspapers, writing short press reviews and researching articles and experts.

Applicants should be resourceful, demonstrate great motivation and stamina. Previous experience is a plus, but not necessary.

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Journalism scholarship program open [Latin America, US, Canada]

Professional journalists and journalism students can apply for a scholarship.

The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) is offering
scholarships for young Latin American and Caribbean journalists to study in the United States or Canada and for Americans and Canadians to study in Latin America or the Caribbean.

Candidates must be journalists or journalism school seniors between 21 and 35 years old and speak the language of the country where they wish to study. Students must have completed their degree before beginning the scholarship year. Scholars will receive US$20,000.

The deadline is Jan. 31, 2019.

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BBC seeks fluent Igbo Journalists [Nigeria]

Experienced journalists who are fluent in English and Igbo can apply for the position in Lagos.

The BBC World Service Africa is hiring a bilingual reporter to cover Nigeria and West Africa.

The journalist will work across all digital platforms to ensure that the Igbo Service output grows and engage actively with the audience. Some field reporting will occasionally be required.

Candidates must be skilled at delivering creative output on online platforms, including audio, video and text, understand the complexities of Nigeria and have knowledge of international affairs.

The deadline is Dec. 10.

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Media Development Fund open [Ukraine]

Ukrainian journalists and independent print, radio, TV and online media can apply for grants.

The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine invites independent media to submit project proposals to its Media Development Fund.

The fund supports the development of free and independent media in Ukraine and provides financial grant support to Ukrainian journalists, media organizations and other nongovernmental organizations for media-related projects.

Possible projects include training, students internships and more.

The maximum amount of a grant awarded for one project is US$24,000.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.


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Investigative reporting prize focuses on bribery [Worldwide]

Print reporters, citizen journalists and bloggers who focused on bribery cases can compete for a prize.

TRACE International, a nonprofit anti-bribery organization, hosts a prize for investigative reporting that focuses on uncovering commercial bribery with the goal of advancing transparency in the business community.

Works must have appeared in print or online in 2018 and may cover actual violations of law as well as activities that create significant conflicts of interest and related misconduct. Entries not originally written/produced in English must be accompanied by a translation.

Up to two winners will be selected to receive US$10,000 each, in addition to a funded trip to receive their award at a conference organized by TRACE International in mid-2019.

Two honorable mentions will each receive US$1,000.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2019.
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Alserkal Residency program open [Arab States of the Gulf, South Asia]

Writers, curators, researchers and artists who are citizens of or residents in the Arab States of the Gulf and South Asia can apply for this program.

The Alserkal Residency is a platform for artistic experimentation and discursive exchange, seeking to support cultural producers as they research themes pertinent to their respective practices.

The program will take place May 1 to June 30, 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The organizers will cover travel and accommodation, in addition to a monthly living stipend.

The deadline is Jan 1.
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Residency program available [Worldwide]

International scholars from all disciplines are invited to apply for a residency program in 2019 and early 2020 in Italy.

The Bellagio Residency Program, sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation, offers participants the opportunity to establish new connections and solve complex global issues. The program hosts residencies for scholars, creative artists and practitioners, but the sponsored competition is open only to scholars.

The Rockefeller Foundation seeks applicants with projects on issues that have a direct impact on the lives of poor and vulnerable populations around the world, including health, economic opportunity, urban resilience, food and agriculture, clean energy, the field of philanthropy, and innovation for development.

Residencies typically last four weeks, but applicants may request a shorter period.

Room and board are provided to all residents and their spouses/partners. Airfare is not included in the residency program; however, the foundation does have a limited travel assistance program based on the income of invited residents.

The deadline is Dec. 3.

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IPC TASKS JOURNALISTS ON USE OF CODE OF ELECTION COVERAGE AS 2019 CAMPAIGNS KICK OFF( NIGERIA)

As political parties and candidates officially commence campaigns for the 2019 general elections, The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria has tasked journalists covering the electoral process to professionally report the campaigns within the context of the provisions of the Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage.

In a statement by the organisation's Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, IPC noted that, “The Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage, Revised Edition 2018, which was endorsed by over a hundred media professional groups and associations; broadcast, print and online media outlets; media support/development groups; and journalism training institutions, provides detailed guidelines for the professional coverage and reporting of the elections".

Mr. Arogundade said the guidelines stipulate that journalists should give equitable access to parties and candidates, reflect the views of underrepresented groups like women, people living with disabilities and youths, and refrain from publishing or airing, stories, headlines, images and adverts that constitute hate speech and could incite violence. 

“The media as the key purveyor of information on the electoral processes should therefore ensure best professional practices by acting in accordance with the provisions and guidelines of the code, Arogundade said"".

He further said, “Media organisations and regulatory bodies are reminded of their obligation to use internal mechanisms during the campaign and electoral processes to regularly monitor implementation and compliance with the Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage".

The IPC Director also said journalists should strive to comply with other frameworks governing media coverage of elections such as the Electoral Act 2010 as amended and the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.

Mr. Arogundade equally reminded the government, the Political Parties and INEC of their obligations under the Media Code of Election Coverage to facilitate the enabling environment for effective media coverage by proactively providing electoral information and ensuring the safety of journalists.

SGD:

Melody Akinjiyan

Program Officer IPC

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CGAP Photo Contest accepting entries [Africa]

Photographers and videomakers are invited to depict the impact of micro-financing and financial inclusion for poor people in Africa.

The 2018 CGAP Photo Contest is accepting entries. The contest is organized by the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), a global partnership of 34 leading organizations that seek to advance financial inclusion.

Suggested topics include digital fin
ance, smallholder farmers and their families, women's use of financial services and small business enterprises.

Prizes vary from US$250 to US$2,000 in gift certificates for photo or video equipment and acessories.

The deadline is Dec. 14.

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Blog4Dev contest accepting entries [Sub-Saharan Africa]

Anyone age 18 to 28 can enter the #Blog4Dev contest.

The World Bank is inviting residents of Sub-Saharan Africa to write a blog post on what it will take to enhance the skills needed to prepare Africa’s youth for the digital economy and the future of work.

Entries must be in English, French or Portuguese and have no more than 500 words.

Prizes include a chance to intern at a World Bank Africa country office and an opportunity to have their blog published on the World Bank Africa blog Nasikiliza.

The deadline is Nov. 30.

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The Aftermath Project offers photography grants [Worldwide]

Photographers who work in conflict situations can apply for a grant.

The Aftermath Project is offering a US$25,000 grant for photographers who tell the other half of the story of conflict — the story of what it takes for individuals to learn to live again, to rebuild destroyed lives and homes, to restore civil societies and to address the lingering wounds of war while struggling to create new avenues for peace.

Proposals may relate to the aftermath of numerous kinds of conflict. Examples include violence between rural ethnic groups, an urban riot in an industrialized country, a rebel insurgency or full-scale war. There is no specific time frame that defines “aftermath,” although the project generally seeks to support stories that are no longer being covered by the mainstream media or which have been ignored by the media.

Entries should include an explanation of the specific aftermath issues related to the project being proposed, as well as an overview of the applicant’s plans for covering the story during the course of the grant year.

The deadline is Nov. 30.

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Youtube offers learning fund [Worldwide]

YouTubers can apply for funding. 

The YouTube Learning Fund will support creators of multi-session learning content around the world.

Applicants must manage at least one YouTube channel with a minimum of 25,000 subscribers; demonstrate a strategy to develop multi-session content;
depict the intent to teach in a factual, informative and trustworthy manner, indicating expertise and/or a scrupulous approach to accuracy, including but not limited to research, fact-checking and objectivity.

The funding amount will vary according to each project. Projects will be assessed on content quality, credibility, accuracy and use of multi-session format.

The deadline is Nov. 30.

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Arab Social Media Influencers Summit hosts contest [MENA]

Social media activists and online journalists from Arab countries can compete for an award.

The Dubai Press Club (DPC) organizes the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit, which will take place Dec 10, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The awards, which are part of the event, aim to honor social media pioneers who have a positive potential of social media for the good of the Arab world and who are able to develop a distinct Arabic content.

The contest has 31 categories covering the government sector, media, sports, tolerance, community service, education, youth, technology, entrepreneurship, environment, economy, culture and arts, security and safety, tourism, entertainment and the public category.

Some categories of the award are available only for individuals, others for honoring institutions and individuals together.

The deadline is Nov. 25.

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Training for filmmakers available [Worldwide]

Documentarians can apply for this training.

The One World Media, the British Council in Ukraine and the Docudays UA organize the Global Short Docs Forum (GSDF) March 26 to 29, 2019 in Kiev, Ukraine.

Participants will get pitching training, mentoring, masterclasses from industry experts and one-to-one meetings with decision makers.

Documentary projects must be up to 30 minutes long, either in production or in late stages of development with some existing footage. Applicants must be fluent in English.

The submission fee is GBP25 (US$33). Thanks to the support of the British Council in Ukraine, the application is free for participants from Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.

The organizers will cover travel and accommodation for selected participants.

The deadline is Nov. 23.

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Beirut Cinema Platform seeks entries [MENA]

Arab filmmakers, producers and directors can submit their projects.

Beirut DC and Foundation Liban Cinema are accepting submissions for the fourth edition of Beirut Cinema Platform (BCP), which will take place March 29 to 31, 2019 in Beirut.

BCP is a co-production platform for Arab independent filmmakers and producers working on feature-length documentary or narrative film projects, in development or in post-production.

The initiative aims at providing the project holders with the opportunity to meet with Arab and foreign professionals in order to encourage partnerships and co-productions. About 15 film projects will be selected to take part in the competitive section.

Applicants are preferred to be able to communicate in English since some of the professional meetings will be with foreign experts.

The deadline is Nov. 21.

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