TRT World seeks fellows [Worldwide]

Budding journalists can apply for a fellowship in Istanbul, Turkey.

The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation - TRT World organizes a fellowship program. The TRT World Fellowship is an intensive program designed to develop, integrate and apply the skill sets of young talents from around the world in support of its newsroom.

Fellows will join the TRT World Team June 25 to Aug. 17, working in one of Turkey's newest channels. They will also take intensive language courses during the program.

The fellowship provides a travel scholarship, a stipend to cover the costs of living in Istanbul, TRT World accommodations, services and counseling. 

Candidates must be proficient in English and in the early stages of their career.

The deadline is May 6.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Democracy Now! seeks fellow, interns [US]

Early-career journalists and students can apply for a fellowship or several internships.

Democracy Now! is hiring a social media fellow and interns in New York.

The fellowship is a full-time position, beginning Aug. 1 and lasting a year. Responsibilities include assisting with daily drafting, copyediting and posting stories, monitoring social media and trending news items, and more.

Interns are also paid but work 20 hours per week in the Archive, Democracy Now! en Español, Education, Outreach & Development and Social Media departments. The next internship session is July to December.

The deadline is May 6 for the social media fellowship and May 15 for the internships.

For more information on how to apply, click here for the fellowship and here for the internships.

Editorial Aguilar organizes journalism competition [Mexico]

Mexican journalists and foreign reporters who have worked in Mexico for at least five years can enter this contest. 

The Penguin Random House Editorial Group, through Editorial Aguilar, organizes the Javier Valdez Cárdenas Journalism Award 2018.

The contest seeks journalistic research projects on a national agenda topic. Projects must deal with issues that concerned Javier Valdez Cárdenas throughout his work: organized crime, political corruption, victims of violence, power abuse, the role of the armed forces and social deterioration, among others.

The winner will receive up to MXN50,000 to carry out his or her research, plus MXN150,000 in royalties from the publication of the book.

The deadline is April 30.

Summer school for journalists open [Eastern Europe, Central Asia]

Russian-speaking students, journalists, photographers and documentary filmmakers from Russia and neighboring countries can participate in this summer program.

The Summer school, organized with the support of Russian Reporter magazine and Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, will take place July 7 to Aug. 6 in the Tver region of Russia.

Participants can attend different programs, including workshops for editors, photographers and documentarians, school of science journalism, and more. For the full list of workshops (in Russian), click here.

The minimum fee for one day of participation is RUB400. Fees include meals and training.

The deadline to apply is May 20.

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

Travel grants available for EuroScience Open Forum [Worldwide]

Print, broadcast and online journalists can apply for a travel grant.

The Nature Travel Grant Scheme, funded by the Nature Publishing Group (NPG), is selecting journalists to attend the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF). The conference will take place July 9 to 14 in Toulouse, France.

Journalists will participate in ESOF meetings where scientists, researchers, business people, entrepreneurs and innovators, policy makers, science and technology communicators from all over the world discuss new discoveries and debate the direction that research is taking in the sciences, humanities and social sciences.

The grant provides free registration, EUR400 for journalists based in Europe and EUR750 for those outside Europe to help cover the costs of travel.

The deadline is April 29.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Women in journalism course open [Latin America, Spain]

Journalism students, media professionals and anyone interested in implementing a gender focus in journalism and its management can register for this online course.

Fundación Ciencias de la Documentación offers the course "Role of women in journalism: management, salaries and opportunities," as part of the Mujeres Líderes América project.

The course, led by María Auxiliadora Martín Gallardo, addresses challenges that women must face in order to achieve wage equality and recognition in relation to their male colleagues in the media in Latin America and Spain.

Students can take the course at any time but should complete the lessons within 15 days of enrollment.

Registration is free and ongoing.

For more information on how to register, click here.

OpenDemocracy's Middle East Forum calls for participants [MENA]

Aspiring journalists and bloggers ages 21 to 30 can apply for this program.

The OpenDemocracy’s Middle East Forum (MEF) provides training and opportunities for emerging writers in the MENA region to stimulate dialogue and debate on critical issues related to democratic development.

The program will select seven participants who speak Arabic to join the project. Each participant will have the opportunity to increase knowledge and experience on how to create an online journalistic presence.

The deadline is April 20.

For more information on how to apply, click here. 

Institute offers business journalism fellowship [Worldwide]

Journalists with at least five years of experience can apply for a fellowship.

The McGraw Center for Business Journalism at the City University of New York's Graduate School of Journalism offers a fellowship program to support in-depth coverage of business and the global economy. The fellowship provides editorial and financial support to journalists who need the time and resources to tackle complex, time-consuming stories.

The program is accepting applications for in-depth text, video or audio pieces. Fellows will receive grants of US$5,000 a month for one to three months.

Reporters and editors working at news organizations, as well as freelancers, may apply. International journalists are also eligible as long as their reporting is completed in English and targeted to a U.S. media outlet and audience.

The application deadline is June 30.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

European Journalism Centre hosts summit [Europe]

Journalism professionals and students can apply to attend a free program.

TheEuropean Journalism Centre (EJC) and the Google News Lab are organizing several media innovation training and events as part of the News Impact initiative.

The program brings together international media experts with local news communities to focus on how new technology, tools and methods are changing the way journalists work in the newsroom.

The next News Impact Summit will take place June 25 in Paris. Upcoming academies include May 17 and 18 in Amsterdam and June 27 and 28 in Paris.

The organizers will cover travel and accommodation for the academies. The deadline is three weeks before each academy.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Petrobras organizes journalism contest [Brazil)

Professional journalists and photographers can compete for an award.

Petrobras, Brazil's energy company, is inviting entries for its journalism awards aimed at recognizing the importance of the press for democracy.

The competition is divided among regional and national categories along the main themes: economy, science and technology, sustainability, culture, sports, photojournalism and TV journalism. 

Works must have been published or aired between Jan. 11, 2017 to Feb. 10, 2018 by newspapers/magazines, radio, television and news websites.

Winners will receive BRL10,000 to BRL40,000, depending on the category.

The application deadline is May 31.

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

Chatham House seeks fellows [Africa]

Midcareer professionals from Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa can apply for a fellowship in London.

 is selecting candidates for the Academy Africa Chatham HouseFellowship in the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs. The fellowship will take place mid-September 2018 to mid-July 2019.

Fellows will conduct a research project of their own design and participate in leadership workshops, project presentations, personal development coaching, media training and other training events.

The fellowship includes a monthly stipend of GBP2,228 as well as a modest provision for relocation, fieldwork and possible publication costs. 

The deadline is April 29.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Tele trade organizes regional contest for financial journalists [Russia]

Russian journalists and bloggers from regional media can compete in this contest.

The Ruble Zone is a contest for financial journalists from Russian regional media. The contest is organized by the TeleTrade company with support from the Russian Union of Journalists.

The contest is held in eight categories, including best TV story, best radio story, best blogger, best publication in a regional business or political media and more.

Entries must have been published or aired between June 1, 2017 and April 20, 2018.

Winners will receive trophies and diplomas.

The deadline is April 30.

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

Young Feminist Fund seeks fellows [Worldwide]

Budding writers, artists and videographers ages 18 to 30 from the global south can apply for a three-month, remote fellowship.

Frida - the Young Feminist Fund, in partnership with the Women's Media Center's FBomb, has launched the Young Feminist Media Fellowship.

Two fellows will be selected to learn about young feminist issues, journalism, writing and publishing, and produce stories under the guidance of experienced feminist journalists. Fellows will work part time and receive US$500.

Candidates must be proficient in English and have a proven interest or activism in gender issues in local, national or international contexts.

Marginalized identities, intersex individuals, gender non-conforming, young people of color and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

The deadline is April 22.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

YES! Magazine offers fellowship [US]

Experienced journalists from a community underrepresented by traditional media are invited to apply for the Surdna Reporting Fellowship.

YES! Magazine seeks a journalist for a one-year, full-time reporting fellowship based in its office in Bainbridge Island, Washington, near Seattle. 

The fellow will research, report and write articles for the magazine's website and print magazine. Candidates must be deeply committed to uncovering and reporting on progressive solutions for a better world.

The fellowship provides a salary of US$42,000, plus vacation, commuting and health benefits. 

The deadline is May 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

News agency seeks fashion editor [UAE]

Experienced journalists who are fluent in English and Arabic can apply for this position in Dubai.

 Gulf News is looking for a well-connected fashion editor to join its team.

Responsibilities include creating, developing and executing photo shoots and writing fashion and beauty content for the weekly fashion pages and Friday magazine website.

The successful candidate should be passionate about the latest fashion trends and be able to bring their creative ideas to life.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Hong Kong Baptist University offers journalism fellowships [Asia]

Journalists with at least three years of experience can apply for this program.

The HKBU Journalism Fellowship Scheme is a new initiative co-funded by the Institute for Journalism and Society (IJS)Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and the Timothy Yu Communication Education Foundation.

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The fellowship will take place Sept.16 to Nov. 15 in Hong Kong. Fellows will participate in seminars, visit media organizations and conduct workshops related to their expertise. They must also complete a project and present their findings.

Applicants must be citizens of an Asian country or territory, work in Asia and be fluent in English.

The deadline is April 30.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Thomson Foundation seeks application for journalism scholar competition [Worldwide]

Aspiring journalists can compete for an all-expenses-paid spot in a summer course in London.

The Thomson Foundation seeks applicants for its the new Journalism Now Scholar competition.

Contestants must complete five Journalism Now online courses successfully. For its list of free and paid-for courses, click here. The best student will be chosen as the winner.

The winner will participate in Thomson Foundation's digital and multimedia course Aug. 6 to Sept. 7 in London, with a week's work experience in a media organization.

The deadline is June 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Grants for women photographers available [Worldwide]

Female, female-identifying and non-binary documentary photographers of any nationality can apply for grants.

Women Photograph, Getty Images and Nikon are offering documentary grants to emerging visual journalists.

Grants, which vary from US$5,000 to US$10,000, can support either new or in-progress documentary projects.  

Applicants are invited to submit a photo story, rather than singles, as part of the application. Multimedia projects are welcome.

The deadline is May 15.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Health journalism training open [Brazil]

Young journalists and graduates of other specialties can participate in this free program in June and July.

Brazil's Folha de S. Paulo will launch its sixth training program in health journalism.

The monthlong program will con

sist of daily reporting and news writing exercises, putting in practice Folha's editorial principles. Participants will learn about the process of building scientific knowledge, how to read and interpret a paper and how to understand medical statistics, among other topics.

Applicants must apply by April 29 and take an online exam available May 4 to 6.

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

Allard prize competition seeks photos of human rights issues, anti-corruption efforts [Worldwide]

Professional and amateur photographers who cover human rights issues or anti-corruption efforts can apply for this prize.

The Allard Prize Photography Competition recognizes photographic excellence reflecting the ideals of the Allard Prize.

Entries should focus on themes of courage and leadership in combating corruption, especially through promoting transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law, and of human rights and/or anti-corruption generally. Contestants may submit up to four images.

The Allard Prize Committee will select up to six photographs as winners. Each winning entrant will receive CAD1,000 (US$780). 

The deadline is May 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Safety training course available for journalists [US]

Journalists who report on crisis and conflict can apply for this training.

The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of the Columbia Journalism School, will host the course "Reporting safely in crisis zones" Oct. 18 to 21 in New York.

Participants will learn how to operate with caution in volatile situations. Topics include risk assessment, digital security, emergency first aid, trauma and rape/assault prevention.

Journalists from around the world are welcome, but they must pay their travel, lodging, ground transportation and meals.

The course is free, with the support of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, the Rory Peck Trust and the ACOS Alliance. 

The deadline to apply is May 4.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

SIWI offers travel grant for water, development conference [Worldwide]

Journalists from low and low-middle income nations can apply to attend a global water meeting.

The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) will select five journalists to cover World Water Week Aug. 26 to 31 in Stockholm, Sweden.

The SIWI Journalist Grant will cover air travel, local transportation, hotel, meals and the registration fee.

Applicants must have a documented interest in water issues and have a good command of English.

Citizents from these countries are eligible: Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, São Tomé and Principe, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The deadline is April 30.

For more information on how to apply, click here.