Writers Retreat available [Worldwide]

Writers interested in developing their skills and contacts can apply for this program.

The Iceland Writers Retreat Alumni Award offers writers in need of financial support an opportunity to attend the Iceland Writers Retreat April 3 to 7, 2019 in Reykjavik, Iceland.

The retreat features a series of small-group writing workshops and cultural tours designed to introduce participants to Iceland’s literary heritage. The main focus will be fiction and nonfiction books. 

Applicants can compete for either full or partial funding. Full funding covers participation in the program, accommodations and round-trip flights to Iceland. Partial funding covers the participant fee only, and neither accommodation nor round-trip flights.

Candidates must demonstrate they are unable to afford the cost of flights to Iceland and accommodation to receive full funding.

The deadline is Oct. 31.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

IJP offers exchange program for German-Northern European journalists [Europe]

Journalists ages 18 to 40 from the Netherlands Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania can apply to take part in an exchange program in Berlin.

The International Journalists' Programmes is organizing the 2018 Dutch and German-Northern European Scholarships.

Five journalists from the Nordic countries and six from the Baltic states will be selected to work for German media outlets for two months in 2019. And five German journalists visit host media in Northern Europe. Six Dutch and six German journalists will be selected for the exchange.

Participants gain personal experience and professional insight of the political landscape, the economy and everyday life in the host country. Fellows will each receive EUR3,500 for the Dutch program or EUR3,800 for the Northern European program.

Candidates should have some knowledge of the German language, although fluent German is not expected. At least workable knowledge of English is essential.

The application deadline is Oct. 15 for the Dutch scholarship and Nov. 15 for Northern European scholarship. 

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Program focuses on science, tech and health communication [Brazil]

Journalists and others interested in science communication can apply for this graduate program in Rio de Janeiro.

Casa de Oswaldo Cruz offers a master's program in science, technology and health communication. The program will begin in March 2019 and should be completed in 12 to 24 months.

Participants will be trained to communicate complex science issues to the general public through practical activities, thematic studies, seminars and technical visits.

The course is free, but there is a one time fee of BRL70.

The deadline is Oct. 31 in person or postmarked by Oct. 21.

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

MINDS offers workshop on election, governance [West Africa]

Journalists and others interested in civic issues can apply to attend this workshop.

The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is organizing the West Africa Regional Civic Education Workshop in Elections and Governance Dec. 4 and 5 in Cotonou, Benin.

The workshop aims to create awareness, enhance knowledge and develop relevant skills in electoral and governance processes and leadership among participants, in order for them to effectively communicate and apply them in influencing and mobilizing the youth in their countries.

Participants must be Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Mauritania, São Tomé, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.

The organizer will cover travel and workshop expenses.

The deadline is Oct. 17.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Photo contest accepting entries [Worldwide]

Professional and amateur photographers can enter this contest.

Smithsonian magazine is accepting submissions for its annual photo contest.

Contestants can submit up to 15 photos to each of the following categories: the natural world, travel, people, the American experience, altered images and mobile photos.

The grand prize consists of US$2,500. Each category winner, along with the readers' choice winner, will receive US$500.

The deadline is Nov. 30.

For more information on how to enter, click here.

Grants for stories on identity, gender available [Eastern Europe, Middle East]

News organizations, audiovisual production companies and journalists from Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Libya, Lebanon, Moldova, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia and Ukraine can apply for these grants.

The Open Media Hub, a Thomson Foundation project, has launched a Call for Expression of Interest for Production Support. The initiative aims to support journalists to create content on topics related to the European Union. The topic of this call is identity and gender.

Video must be up to 12 minutes in length. Possible topics include cultural and religious identity, gender roles and what defines people's identity in different countries.

Winners will receive grants up to EUR3,000 as well as practical guidance on production and distribution of their content.

Applications must be submitted in one of the following languages: English, Franch, Arabic or Russian.

The deadline is Oct. 15.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Kamal Adham offers journalism fellowship [Egypt]

Graduates of journalism and mass communication who wish to pursue a master’s degree in television and digital journalism can apply for this fellowship.

Kamal Adham Fellowship at the America University in Cairo covers full or partial tuition for the master's program, in addition to books and transportation fees.

Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and prove they are in financial hardship. 

Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities and professionals in the broadcasting industry.

The deadline is Nov 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here.

Fellowship for journalists available [Asia Pacific, Russia, US]

Journalists who want to specialize their reporting can apply for a fellowship to a graduate degree in Hawaii.

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship funds master's and doctoral degrees for graduate students from the Asia Pacific, Russia and the United States to attend the University of Hawaii.

Fellows participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center, earning graduate certificate programs in international cultural studies, politics, economics, environmental change and more.

The fellowship covers tuition, fees, residence hall costs, health insurance, book allowance and a partial living stipend. The program begins August 2019.

Citizens from the United States and the following countries are eligible: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan, American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Marianas, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna Islands, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 

The deadline to apply is Dec. 1.

For more information on how to apply, click here.