Award focuses on education reporting [Brazil]

Journalists covering higher education in Brazil can compete for the Estácio Journalism Award.

Organized by the educational group Estácio, the award aims to raise awareness of the importance of higher education in Brazil.

Works must have been published or broadcast between July 3, 2018 and July 6, 2019. The contest is open to print media (newspapers and magazines), TV, web and radio.

There are two categories available, national media and regional media, with prizes ranging from BRL10,000 to BRL25,000.

The deadline is July 8.

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Nature seeks senior reporter [China, Australia]

Science reporters can apply for a position in Shanghai or Sydney.

Nature is looking for a science senior reporter to contribute to its coverage of scientific research and policy.

The reporter will specialize in reporting and writing about the discoveries, trends and controversies in science in the Asia Pacific region, with a particular focus on China.

Candidates must be skilled at breaking news and hunting down exclusive stories that matter to working scientists, be able to turn around fast, accurate breaking news stories, dive into a feature or investigation, and produce engaging content composed of words, data and images.

Apply now.

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Dart Center hosts training on children, refugee crisis [Worldwide]

Journalists with at least three years of experience who covered refugee/migration issues can apply for this training.

The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of the Columbia Journalism School, will host the workshop "Reporting on refugees and migration through the eyes of children" Sept. 22 to 29 in New York.

The workshop will bring journalists together with policy experts, scientists and practitioners working on early childhood development in a refugee context, to discuss the effects of trauma and effective interventions designed to mitigate harmful effects. The program will also include journalist-to-journalist discussions of craft, ethics and best practices for telling compelling stories about this vulnerable population.

Twenty-five journalists from around the world will be selected to participate. English fluency is required.

Participants will receive roundtrip travel, hotel lodging, ground transportation and most meals.

The deadline is June 7.

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Journalism Workshop on innovative business models available [Europe]

Business developers, founders and directors of news organizations in Europe can apply to attend this program.

The News Impact Academy offers a two-day workshop for professionals looking to innovate their business models. The training will deep-dive into the most pressing challenges in the news industry and discuss the latest solutions to monetize journalism with its expert. This program is a collaboration with the Google News Initiative and aims to bring innovation to journalism.

The workshop only has 20 spots available. It will carefully select its candidates to build a diverse group of media professionals with different skills and backgrounds.

The training will take place July 9 and 10 in Lisbon, Portugal.

The events offered by the News Impact Academy are free of charge. Travel and accommodation are at the expense of participants.

The deadline is on June 9.
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Journalism Prize focuses on children's rights [Brazil]

Citizen journalists with audio or video reports in Portuguese are eligible for an award.

The Radiotube Citizen Journalism Prize is organized by nonprofit Criar Brasil and sponsored by the Petrobras Socio-Environmental Program.

The contest will select three audio and three video reports in Portuguese. Works must focus on human rights, especially the rights of children and adolescents and must be shared on Radiotube.

The winners will receive BRL1,000 to BRL1,800.

The deadline to upload entries is July 8.

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Saxonian Foundation offers Media seminar in Germany [Central, Eastern Europe]

Journalists ages 40 and younger who are proficient in German can apply for this free seminar.

The Saxonian Foundation for Media Education (SSM, in German) will hold a seminar for journalists from Central and Eastern Europe Sept. 16 to 27 in Leipzig, Germany.

The program aims to give foreign journalists the opportunity to learn more about the German media and to strengthen international ties among journalists.

Candidates must work in media and have experience with the internet and social networking. Selected participants will arrive in Leipzig and take several trips. SSM will cover travel expenses, meals and lodging.

The deadline is Aug. 2.

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WSCIJ offers Female Reporters’ Leadership Fellowship [Nigeria]

Women journalists with at least three years of experience can apply for this training in Lagos.

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is organizing the 2019 Female Reporters’ Leadership Fellowship. The tentative dates are July 2 to 5.

The program aims to empower women journalists with the skills, finesse, support and tools to take bold steps that help position them for the highest leadership roles in their media houses.

In addition to the four-day training,  fellows receive a three-month mentorship, two share-fairs and fellowship assignments.

The deadline is June 4.

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Periodistas Viajeros hosts travel journalism workshop [Latin America, Spain]

Anyone interested in travel journalism can register for this online workshop in Spanish.

Periodistas Viajeros hosts a six-week travel journalism workshop starting in June.

The workshop aims to provide narrative tools and techniques to work on travel stories through writing, photography or video. Topics include work of prominent travel authors, how to identify and deal with cultural stereotypes and how to choose appropriate digital platforms to publish your travel experiences.

Participants will receive reading materials and exercises, access to a private Facebook and WhatsApp group and attend live webinars.

The cost is ARS7,500, US$185 or EUR165.

Registration is ongoing until spots are filled.

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IJP offers fellowship on climate change, energy reporting [Central Europe]

Journalists from Germany, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania can apply for this exchange program.

The International Journalists' Programmes (IJP) offers a fellowship for journalists interested in reporting in the field of climate and energy. The program will take place between October and December.

After attending an introductory conference, selected journalists from Germany will work for six to eight weeks at one of IJP's partner media organizations and report for their own countries, while journalists from those countries will spend their time in a media in Germany.

Each participant will receive EUR3,800, which is expected to cover most travel, accommodation and living expenses.

The deadline is July 15.

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Grants for documenting human migration open [Worldwide]

Storytellers, conservationists, educators and researchers can apply for a grant.

National Geographic Society is accepting applications for its Request for Proposals grant with a focus on documenting human migrations.

Projects must document the causes and effects of one or more examples of present-day human migration; document the lives of present-day migrants, their journeys and receiving communities; or develop and test out classroom resources, curricula or public outreach materials that aim to increase understanding of the migrant experience and acceptance of migrant communities.

A typical grant will be less than US$30,000, but applicants may request up to U$70,000.

The deadline is July 10.

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Grants for media projects available [Worldwide]

Independent media organizations, Independent media organizations civic groups and associations can apply.

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking proposals for projects that advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions.

NED encourages applications from organizations working in diverse environments including newly established democracies, semi-authoritarian countries, highly repressive societies and countries undergoing democratic transition.

Grant amounts vary depending on the size and scope of the projects, but the average grant lasts 12 months and is around US$50,000.

NED is interested in proposals from organizations for nonpartisan programs that seek to: promote and defend human rights and the rule of law, support freedom of information and independent media, and promote accountability and transparency.

The deadline is June 21.

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Omnicom Group offers social media internship program [UAE]

Graduates in journalism and communication can apply for a social media internship in Dubai.

Omnicom Group (OMC), a leading global advertising and marketing communications services company, is looking for interns who are interested to learn how content is developed, created and managed.

Responsibilities include the development of creative ideas, copywriting and editing, execution of digital campaigns, project management and content production.

Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic is essential.

Apply now.

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Journalism program available [Europe, Central Asia]

Journalists from Russia, Ukraine, the Baltic countries, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus region with three to 20 years of experience can apply for this program.

"Perspectives," a joint initiative of the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the Fritt Ord Foundation and the Thomson Reuters Foundation, hosts the "Cross-Border Journalism" program, which will give participants from different countries an opportunity to work together.

Possible project topics include refugee and migrant crises, climate changes, food products and their export/import, media, civil society and more.

The selected candidates will receive funding and distance mentoring, in addition to participating in seminars.

The language of the program is Russian.

The deadline to apply is June 13.

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JAWS offers fellowships [US]

Women journalists can apply to attend a conference.

The Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS) offers fellowships to the JAWS Conference and Mentoring Project (CAMP), for three days of training, networking and professional development.

This year’s JAWS CAMP will take place Sept. 20 to 22 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The Boylan v NYT Fellowship is open to women journalists of color who have at least three years of professional experience.

The Emerging Journalist Fellowship is intended for women who have one to five years of professional journalism experience.

The fellowships cover transportation, lodging, conference registration and most meals.

The deadline to apply is June 28.



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Award seeks entries on media freedom [Somalia]

Early-career journalists and students can enter this contest.

The British Embassy in Somalia has launched the Young Somali Voices journalism prize.

The contest aims to highlight the importance of defending media freedom and demonstrate the key role that the media play in creating an inclusive and open society. 

Entries must be a photograph or a short video about a positive and unique story in Somalia.

The organizers are finalizing on the details of the prize, which may include mentorship/training opportunities outside the country.

The deadline is June 7.

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Arizona State University offers fellowship [Worldwide]


Professional journalists with at least seven years of experience can apply for this fellowship in Tempe, Arizona.

The Arizona State University seeks candidates for its Fellowship in Transdisciplinary Science. This year's focus is earth and space sciences.

The fellow will spend a month participating in related field work, workshops, conferences and offsite meetings and courses.

Applicants must have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in covering science, technology, environment or medicine in the national or international news media.

The fellowship provides a US$8,000 stipend and a budget for appropriate off campus activities and travel.

The deadline is July 1.

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IJNR offers Journalism fellowship on fishery, mining [North America]

Journalists interested in natural resources issues can apply for this all-expenses-paid fellowship.

The Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources (IJNR) is accepting applications for a weeklong learning expedition to Bristol Bay, Alaska.

The expedition, which will take place Aug. 31 to Sept. 7, is designed for reporters and editors who are interested in learning firsthand about the various natural resource issues in the region.

Topics include mining in the Bristol Bay watershed; fisheries management, and commercial and subsistence fishing; sports fishing, tourism and the recreation economy; indigenous sovereignty and resources management; salmon ecosystems; climate change; and more.

The deadline is June 26.


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Fellowship on earth and space sciences available [Worldwide]

Professional journalists with at least seven years of experience can apply for this fellowship in Tempe, Arizona.

The Arizona State University seeks candidates for its Fellowship in Transdisciplinary Science. This year's focus is earth and space sciences.

The fellow will spend a month participating in related field work, workshops, conferences and offsite meetings and courses.

Applicants must have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in covering science, technology, environment or medicine in the national or international news media.

The fellowship provides a US$8,000 stipend and a budget for appropriate off campus activities and travel.

The deadline is July 1.

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Yahoo seeks senior editor [China]

Experienced financial journalists can apply for a position in Hong Kong.

Yahoo is seeking a senior editor to be the editorial voice of Yahoo Hong Kong Finance and its related social media, video and mobile products.

The senior editor will work on daily editorial tasks, content development and user needs analysis. He or she will also liaise with content providers, formulate content partnership and manage content budget.

Applicants should have at least five years of solid experience in financial media, with an extensive network in the financial sector. Proficiency in English and Chinese is essential. Internet and mobile production experience is a strong plus.

Apply now.


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Award covers safety training [Worldwide]

Independent journalists and documentary filmmakers who focus on human rights abuses can apply for funding.

The Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma is selecting candidates for the Portenier Human Rights Bursary, sponsored by filmmaker Giselle Portenier.

The award is open to freelancers worldwide, experienced or novice. Applicants must demonstrate a clear interest or track record in casting light on human rights abuses and an upcoming assignment or project with such a human rights focus.

The winner will receive up to CAD3,000 (US$2,132) for hazardous environment training offered by the following approved course providers: AKE, Blue Mountain Group, Dart Center at Columbia Journalism School, 1st Options Security, Global Journalist Security, Pilgrims Group, Remote Trauma or Tundra Group.

The deadline is June 12.


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National Portrait Gallery accepting entries [Worldwide]

Photographers ages 18 and older can compete in a contemporary portrait contest.

The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2019, organized by the
National Portrait Gallery in London, is accepting entries.  Applicants are encouraged to portray people with an emphasis on their identity as individuals.

Photos must have taken after Jan. 1, 2018. Each applicant can submit up to six photographs.

The first place winner will receive GBP15,000 (US$19,205). One or more shortlisted photographers will be awarded cash prizes at the judges' discretion.

The entry fee is GBP30 (US$38) per photograph.

The deadline is June 11.

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CASW seeks reports on medical science [US]

Journalists who write about science can apply for an award.

The Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting is awarded yearly by the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW).

The award goes to a body of work published or broadcast within the last five years which, for reasons of uncommon clarity, accuracy, breadth of coverage, enterprise, originality, insight and narrative power, has made a profound and lasting contribution to public awareness and understanding of critical advances in medical science and their impact on human health and well-being.

The honoree will receive a US$3,000 cash prize. Travel expenses to the award ceremony, held in conjunction with the Science Writers conference, will also be covered.

Editors, colleagues, scientists and others familiar with the candidate's body of work may submit nominations. Individuals may nominate themselves, but are encouraged to send at least one letter of support from a knowledgeable colleague.

The deadline to apply is July 31.

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Intercom calls for papers on Communication flows, crisis of democracy [Brazil]

Academics, students and communication professionals can attend this event.

The Brazilian Society of Interdisciplinary Communication Studies (Intercom) will host the 42nd Brazilian Congress of Communication Sciences Sept. 2 to 7 in Belém.

This year's theme will be "Communication flows and the crisis of democracy." The program will include workshops, mini-courses, working groups, exhibitions and presentations.

The research groups are grouped by themes: journalism, advertising and publicity, public relations and organizational communication, audiovisual communication, multimedia, communication interfaces, communication, space and citizenship, and interdisciplinary communication studies.

Those interested in submitting a paper have until June 28. The regular deadline is Aug. 8. Discounts are available for early registration.


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Investigative Journalism contest seeks entries[ Latin America]

Journalists, students and photojournalists who have produced stories about Venezuela are eligible.

Instituto Prensa y Sociedad de Venezuela (IPYS Venezuela) seeks entries for the ninth edition of its National Investigative Journalism Contest and the first edition of its National Photojournalism Contest.

Works must have been produced in Spanish between March 16, 2018 and March 15, 2019. They may have been published or unpublished. Contestants must demonstrate reporting work in Venezuela. Books or thesis will not be accepted.

Winners will receive cash prizes.

The deadline is May 31.


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CABAR offers program on analytical journalism [Eurasia]

Journalists from Central Asia ages 35 and younger with at least three years of experience and proficiency in Russian can apply for this course.

The CABAR.asia, with support of the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) in Central Asia and the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, organizes the School of Analytical Journalism, which will be held June 28 to July 5 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Topics include basics of analytical journalism, fact-checking, storytelling, data journalism and more.

The organizers will cover travel, accommodation, meals and medical insurance for selected participants.

The deadline is May 30.



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Vacancy exists for correspondent at HK01 [China]

Experienced journalists can apply for this position in Hong Kong.

HK01 is looking for a reporter to join its in-depth reporting team.

The senior reporter will be responsible for covering important social issues for the weekly publication and online platform.

Applicants must have at least one year of relevant work experience and basic editorial skills. Candidates with more experience will be considered as senior reporter. This position requires shift work.

Apply now.


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Thomson Reuters Foundation offers course on human trafficking [Mexico]

Journalists residing and working in Mexico can apply for this free training in Spanish.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation organizes the course "Reporting human trafficking and modern day slavery" July 22 to 26 in Mexico City.

Participants will learn new reporting skills and expand their knowledge about human trafficking and slavery to produce high-quality coverage of the issue.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation will pay travel and lodging costs for journalists living outside of Mexico City.

The deadline is June 17.


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Immunization workshop for journalists open [Europe]

Journalists interested in covering immunization issues can apply to attend this training.

The World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ) is organizing the European Immunization Training Workshop Oct. 14 to 16 in Geneva.

The workshop aims to provide factual information on the state of
immunization in Europe and increase journalism skills for accurate immunization science coverage.

The organizer will cover travel expenses, health insurance, accommodation, meals and workshop materials.

The deadline is May 31.


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Alfred Fried Photography Award seeks entries [Worldwide]

Professional and amateur photographers can enter this contest.

The Alfred Fried Photography Award seeks pictures that capture human efforts toward a peaceful world and the quest for beauty and goodness in our lives.

The organizers are Photographische Gesellschaft (PHG) and Edition Lammerhuber, in partnership with UNESCO, the Austrian Parliament, the Austrian Parliamentary Reporting Association, the International Press Institute (IPI) and the World Press Photo Foundation.

Contestants must submit more than five photographs that share a theme or concept and title.

The winner of the Peace Image of the Year will receive EUR10,000. The top five photographers will be awarded the Alfred Fried Photography Award Medal.

The deadline is June 2.


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CUNY accepting fellows for resilience Journalism [Worldwide]

Midcareer journalists interested in climate change reporting can apply for this program.

CUNY's Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism is organizing the Resilience Journalism Fellowship July 6 to 12 in New York.

The program will focus on the science of climate change and resilience. In addition to classroom training, fellows will kayak in Jamaica Bay and ride bicycles on city streets, searching across New York for solutions to some of the world’s most difficult environmental problems.

Fellows will receive lodging, tuition and reasonable travel costs, along with most meals.

The deadline is June 1.


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Journalism Fellowship available [Eastern Europe]

Journalists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine and Russia can apply for an eight-month fellowship.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic are accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship.

The fellowship provides reporters from across Eastern Europe the opportunity to work six weeks at a local RFE/RL bureau and six months at RFE/RL's headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic. The program will take place Nov. 18, 2019 to June 26, 2020.

Fellows receive a living stipend, housing, insurance and travel to and from Prague.

The deadline to apply is June 2.



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Beirut International Film Festival accepting entries [MENA]

Filmmakers can submit their works to compete in this film festival in Beirut, Lebanon.

The Beirut International Film Festival (BIFF ) is accepting feature films, documentaries and short films from the MENA region, including Turkey and Iran.

Films must have been produced in 2018. They should be a Lebanese premiere and have subtitles in English or French.

The deadline is June 30.

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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. 24 to 27 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 for 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 June 24.

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African Fact-Checking Awards launched [Africa]

Print, broadcast and online journalists whose works held public figures accountable can compete for cash prizes.

Africa Check, a project of the AFP Foundation, is accepting applications for the
African Fact-Checking Awards. The awards honor journalism that exposes misleading claims made by public figures and institutions.

Works must be original pieces of fact-checking journalism first published or broadcast between Sept. 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019 by a media house based in Africa.  Entries may have been published or broadcast in French or English.

The categories are fact-check of the year by a working journalist and fact-check of the year by a student. The working journalist will receive US$2,000, while the runner-up will be awarded US$1,000. The student journalist winner will receive US$1,000, and the runner-up US$500.

The deadline is June 30.

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Grants for photo fellowship available [Brazil]

Brazilians or foreigners residing in Brazil can submit their photography projects to compete for a grant.

Revista ZUM is inviting entries to the ZUM/IMS Photo Fellowship, which will award two new projects with BRL65,000 each.

The grant will allow photographers to develop their work in various aspects on any theme and genre. Those selected will have eight months to develop the project.

The application deadline is June 21.


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Vacancy : Mongabay seeks Reporters [Worldwide]

Experienced journalists based in the tropics can apply for a paid reporting initiative.

Mongabay is looking for correspondents to join its Global Forests Reporting Network.

The selected journalists will investigate deforestation alerts and produce stories for the Forest Trackers series. They will also have access to webinars on data-driven environmental journalism.

Reporters in these regions are encouraged to apply: Southeast Asia (Laos, Cambodia and the Philippines); Oceania (Australia, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands); Central Africa (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo and Central African Republic); West Africa (Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone); South America (Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela); and Central America (Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua).

Apply now.


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Newsroom Leadership Program available for journalists [Asia Pacific]


Emerging newsroom leaders fluent in English can apply for this yearlong fellowship.

The Google News Initiative and the Columbia University Journalism of School are accepting candidates for the GNI Newsroom Leadership Program, which aims to enhance the leadership skills and decision-making capacity of journalists in the Asia-Pacific region.

The program features four weeks of on-site classroom sessions to be held in New York, Mountain View, California and Hong Kong or Tokyo, in addition to individual coaching throughout the year.

Each fellow will also work on a specific project that is relevant to their newsroom within the main fellowship topics: technology, monetization and data.

Applicants should be working full-time in editorial positions at news organizations and endorsed by their employers.

The deadline is June 26.


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Raif Badawi Award for courageous journalists accepting applications [MENA]

Journalists and organizations across the Arab world can be nominated for an award in Germany.

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), a German foundation for liberal politics, seeks applications for this year’s Raif Badawi Award for courageous journalists.

The purpose of the award is to honor journalists and media organizations from predominantly Muslim countries and to call attention to the human rights violations in this field.

Nominations can be in English or German and must include links to relevant articles or publications in the original language.

The deadline is June 11.

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Registration ongoing for webinar for online investigation techniques [Worldwide]

Journalists interested in investigative online research can attend this free webinar.

The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) is hosting the "Webinar with Paul Myers: An investigative approach to online research" at 10 a.m. EDT on May 22.

Myers, BBC's online investigation specialist, will share effective techniques in using Google and social media for digging up information on people of interest.

Registration is ongoing.

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The Globe Post accepting entries on media freedom [Worldwide]

Journalism students and budding journalists can apply for the prize.

The Globe Post is organizing a journalism contest for young journalists.

Entries must be original pieces in English that have not been previously published. Stories can be about media freedom,
human rights, cross-border issues or any controversial and/or underreported matter in a particular country or region

The winner will receive a US$1,000 prize.

The deadline for submissions is June 30.


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Workshop on rural development reporting appproaching deadline [Africa]

Journalists with at least two years of experience can apply to participate in this training in Dakar, Senegal.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation, with funding from the United Nation's International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), will select journalists to attend the workshop "Reporting rural poverty and agricultural development" June 18 to 21.

Participants will build expertise and increase knowledge of issues faced by rural communities. Topics include how small-scale agriculture can respond to the growing demand for food and the need to support rural transformation and smallholder agriculture.

Applicants must be working as journalists or regular contributors to print, broadcast or online media organizations. They must be fluent in English or French. Candidates should include professional evidence of their interest in rural peoples’ issues and development.

Fellowships will cover air travel, accommodation, meals and local transportation.

After the workshop, the selected journalists are expected to pursue stories along rural development issues in their home countries.

The deadline is May 22.

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CPJ: Vacancy exists for correspondent [Brazil]

Journalists fluent in Portuguese and English can apply for this position in Brazil.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is looking for a part-time, freelance, Brazil/Latin America tech correspondent.

The correspondent will independently research, report and document attacks on the press in Brazil, with a particular focus on the intersection of technology and press freedom in Latin America.

Candidates must have knowledge of press freedom, human rights and technology in Brazil and Latin America in general; demonstrated research, reporting, and writing skills; and a strong network of contacts. 

The deadline is May 31.

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Innovative Journalism workshop available [Eastern Europe, Central Asia]

Journalists ages 18 to 26 from Europe, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia can participate in this workshop.

The M100 Young European Journalists Workshop, organized with support from the Federal Foreign Ministry and Deutsche Welle, will take place Sept. 9 to 18 in Potsdam, Germany. The theme of this year's workshop is "Reading in the Digital Age – Innovative Journalism."

The workshop connects actors in the diverse fields of journal
ism, political education work, social media and web video. Participants will also take part in the M100 Sanssouci Colloquium.

The workshop will be held in English.

The organizers will cover accommodations and board, in addition to providing a travel allowance.

The deadline is June 16.


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CIWEM hosts competition on environmental photography [Worldwide]

Professional and amateur photographers can enter this contest.

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) hosts an international competition that features the best in environmental photography.

The competition includes the Environmental Photographer of the Year 2019, Young Environmental Photographer of the Year 2019 (under 21), Changing Environments Prize, Sustainable Cities Prize, Climate Action and Energy Prize, and Water, Equality and Security Prize.

The prizes consist of GBP2,000 (US$2,600) for the Environmental Photographer of the Year, photo equipment for the Young Environmental Photographer of the Year and GBP500 (US$650) for the remaining winners.

Photographs must have been completed since Jan. 1, 2018.

The deadline is June 30.


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Award seeks nominations of journalists reporting natural resources [US]

Journalists who write about natural resources can apply for an award.

The Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (RNRF) offers the Excellence in Journalism Award to advance public education and understanding of important natural resource issues through the dissemination of accurate and scientifically based information about the environment.

The contest recognizes print or online work by an individual, group or organization, including an online report or article/feature in a newspaper, magazine, journal or newsletter.

Works must have been published in 2018.

The winner will receive a plaque at an award ceremony.

The deadline is May 31.

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Registration ongoing for webinar on journalism newsletters [Worldwide]

Newsletter writers, editors and newsroom leaders are invited to attend this webinar.

Poynter is offering the webinar "Dear reader: accomplish more with your newsletter" at 2 p.m. EDT May 23.

Participants will learn how to make their newsletter useful and enjoyable; how to keep their newsletter evolving to meet the needs of readers; writing tips and tricks for drawing readers to their content; creative options for producing strong newsletters; and the big picture: how to find content that resonates and how to judge a newsletter’s overall success.

The instructor is Kris Higginson, writer/editor of The Seattle Times’ Morning Brief.

Registration is ongoing and costs US$29.95.

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IDN Times seeks regional editor [Indonesia]

Journalists with at least two years of experience as a content creator can apply for this position in Palembang.

IDN Times is looking for a regional editor to develop ideas and content strategy, oversee assignment and edit articles from reporters and creative writers.

Candidates should have a strong journalism background with proven writing and editing skills. Experience in managing writers is essential, as well as a great local contact in the local community.

The deadline is June 17.


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Pulitzer Center hosts safety training for journalists in Hostile Environment [Amazon countries]

Journalists working in the Amazon region can apply for this free course.

The Pulitzer Center is offering a Hostile Environment/First Aid Training (HEFAT) course, as part of the Rainforest Journalism Fund. The course will take place July 14 to 18 in Manaus, Brazil.

The training will be led by 1st Option Safety Group, a London-based security firm that runs courses for journalists operating in difficult areas of the world. The program will focus on the specific challenges of reporting in remote regions of the Amazon.

The organizer will cover accommodations, food and non-alcoholic beverages.

The deadline for applications is May 20.

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Funds for film projects available [MENA]

Filmmakers, directors and producers whose projects are related to contemporary Arab culture can apply for this program.

The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) is accepting applications for its film projects program.

AFAC’s cinema grants are open to all kinds of fiction film projects – shorts, medium- and feature-length, animation, essay, hybrid, experimental and others. AFAC offers funding for the development, production and post-production phases.

The program will provide up to US$10,000 to projects in development and up to US$50,000 for production and post-production.

Applications can be submitted in either Arabic or English.

The deadline is Aug. 1.


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Kavli Foundation organises science journalism competition [Worldwide]

Science journalists are eligible for this award.

The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards, organized by the Kavli Foundation, recognize outstanding reporting for a general audience and honor individuals for coverage of the sciences, engineering and mathematics.

The categories are large newspaper, small newspaper, magazine, audio, video spot news/feature reporting, video in-depth reporting, online and children's science news.

Entries must have been published, broadcast or posted online between July 16, 2018 through July 15, 2019. Works in a language other than English must include an English translation.

There will be two awards for each category, a Gold award worth US$5,000 and a Silver award worth US$3,500. One winner for each award in each category will also receive reasonable travel expenses to attend an awards ceremony in February 2020 at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Seattle.

The deadline is Aug. 1.


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