Registration for Nonfiction book workshop ongoing [Latin America]

Latin American journalists working on a nonfiction book can apply to attend this workshop.

The Gabriel García Márquez Foundation for New Journalism, the Tomás Eloy Martínez Foundation the Oaxaca International Book Fair and PROA Foundation are organizing a nonfiction book workshop July 31 to Aug. 4 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Eight journalists from Latin America will have the opportunity to discuss their long-term projects and identify the weaknesses and strengths of their written work. The program will be led by Argentine journalist and writer Martin Caparrós.

The registration fee is US$500 for selected participants. PROA Foundation will offer accommodation, partial ticket reimbursement and international medical insurance for participants outside Buenos Aires, as well as meals for all participants.

The deadline is July 9.

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

Media institute accepting applications for Master’s program [Jordan]

Journalists and graduates who are interested in studying new media can apply for a scholarship in Amman.

The Jordan Media Institute (JMI), in cooperation with the University of Jordan, is accepting candidates to the master’s program in journalism and new media. 

JMI will offer 40 full and partial scholarships in two tracks: the comprehensive exam, which focuses on graduating professional journalists in the field of digital media; and the thesis track, which focuses on academic research.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and pass all the admission exams.

The deadline is July 6.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Photo contest accepting entries [Worldwide]

Professional photographers are invited to submit their best photographs illustrating journalists while doing their job.

UNESCO is organizing a contest to select photographs that will help raise awareness on the working conditions of journalists.

Images may depict journalists working on investigations into cases of corruption or political wrongdoing; attending trials, press conferences, demonstrations or major public events; gender dynamics in journalism; threats posed by internet harassment; journalists working in digital media;the everyday life of a journalist; and scenes from the newsroom or TV/radio studio.

UNESCO will establish a contract with the photographers, purchasing the selected photographs.

The deadline is July 15.

For more information on how to enter, click here.

Abe offers investigative reporting fellowships [Japan, US]

Journalists from the United States and Japan can apply for a fellowship.

The Abe Fellowship for Journalists, sponsored by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP), is designed to encourage in-depth coverage of topics of pressing concern to the United States and Japan through individual short-term policy-related projects.

Applicants can submit proposals on one of four themes: threats to personal, societal and international security; growth and sustainable development; social, scientific and cultural trends and transformations; and governance, empowerment and participation.

The program provides support for six weeks in Japan or the United States. The maximum stipend is US$23,500, which includes one round-trip air ticket.

The application deadline is Sept. 15.

For more information on how to apply, click here.