UN-reporting fellowship available [Worldwide]

Journalists who are 25 to 35 years old and from developing countries can apply for a fellowship to report on the United Nations from September to November 2018.

The fellowship, sponsored by the Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund for Journalists, gives participants the opportunity to report on international affairs during the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Fellows will make professional contacts, interact with seasoned journalists and gain a broader perspective on global issues.

The fellowship is open to journalists working full time in developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

In an effort to rotate recipient countries, the fellowship will not consider journalist applications for 2018 from nations selected in 2017: Afghanistan, Nigeria, Sudan and Zimbabwe. Journalists from these countries may apply in 2019.

The fellowship includes travel, accommodations and a per diem allowance.

The application deadline is March 12.

For more information, click here.

NPF offers fellowship on opioid crisis [US]

Journalists interested in the latest data and research on the opioid crisis can apply for this program.

The National Press Foundation, in partnership with the American Society of Addiction Medicine, is accepting applicants for a fellowship to attend "Deep dive into opioids reporting" April 10 to 15 in San Diego, California.

The program starts with three days of training on the science of addiction; public attitudes about and understanding of the disease; the latest treatment recommendations; trends in substance use; public policy debates; and more. Participants will then cover the American Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Conference.

The fellowship covers airfare, ground transportation, hotel costs and most meals.

The deadline is Feb. 21.

For more information, click here.

Fundação Estudar offers scholarship [Brazil]

Journalism students, among others, can apply for scholarships.

Fundação Estudar offers four types of financial support: scholarships for undergraduate studies in Brazil; academic exchange or double diploma abroad; undergraduate studies abroad; and graduate studies abroad.

The scholarship aims to cover up to 95 percent of tuition, travel, housing, meals and books.

Applicants must be ages 34 and younger and in the process of accepting, enrolling or attending a higher education program in any area.

The deadline is March 26.

For more information (in Portuguese), click here

Thomson Reuters offers course on business development [Africa]

Journalists with at least three years of experience and a good English skills can apply to attend this free program.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is offering the course "Africa rising reporting," as part of its Business and Financial Reporting program.

The course will take place March 19 to 21 in Nairobi, Kenya, exploring the opportunities being seized by businesses and individuals in Africa, as well as the costs and benefits of foreign investment.

Participants will learn the skills necessary to cover economic and business trends, including how to make the link between money and people, and where to find new stories and sources. 

The organizers will cover travel and subsistence costs of participating journalists from East and Southern Africa.

The deadline is Feb. 23.

For more information, click here.

Bloomberg seeks editor [China]

Journalists with excellent editing skills can apply for this position in Beijing or Shanghai.

Bloomberg is hiring a news editor for its Chinese language service.

The selected journalist will be responsible for editing and writing copy for accuracy and insight, as well as guiding and supporting reporters on sourcing, interviewing and writing.

Candidates must have solid knowledge and understanding of the economy and financial markets. English skills for daily work communications is also required.

For more information, click here. 

Banff Center organizes literary journalism residency [Worldwide]

Fiction and nonfiction writers, journalists, freelance critics or curators, artists and academics can apply for a writing residency in Alberta, Canada.

The Banff Center is organizing its literary journalism residency July 2 to 28 at its Leighton Artists' Colony studios. 

The program enables writers to work on their essay, memoir or feature piece, receive individual consultations with faculty and participate in roundtable discussions. 

Eight fellows will be selected on the basis of writing skills, literary merit and the relevance and originality of their project idea. 

The program fee is CAD4,375.10 (US$3,567.06). Full tuition scholarships are available, in addition to a CAD2,000 (US$1,630) commission award for work produced and a travel allowance of up to CAD750 (US$611.48).

The deadline to apply is Feb. 28.

For more information, click here.

Journalism center launches fund for engagement projects [Europe, North America]

News media organizations in Europe and North America can apply for grants to fund engagement activities.

The Agora Journalism Center at the University of Oregon, with support from Robert Bosch Stiftung and News Integrity Initiative, has launched the project “Finding common ground," which aims to promote trust between media organizations and communities.

Selected applicants will receive up to EUR10,000 to carry out their projects and to travel to other project sites in the summer of 2018. They will also present their findings at the International Journalism Conference in Perugia, Italy.

Organizations must have hosted at least one event or activity. Projects must bring people together to engage in meaningful face-to-face conversations.

The deadline is Feb. 23.

For more information, click here.