Eyebeam Center offers grants for artist-journalist teams [Worldwide]

Artist-journalist teams producing innovative journalistic work can apply for a grant.

The Eyebeam Center for the Future of Journalism (ECFJ), underwritten by Craig Newmark Philanthropies, offers grants ranging from US$500 to US$5,000 to facilitate artists’ major media commissions in the realm of journalism.

The grant is open to longer-term, research-intensive projects in text, photography, audio and video. Possible topics include data privacy, 2018/2020 elections, the role of technology in society, political influence campaigns, interrogating harmful technologies, countering disinformation and artificial Intelligence.

U.S. and international applicants are welcome, but applications must be in English.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.


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Vacancy exists in Investor China for analysts [China]

Experienced journalists and researchers can apply for positions in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen or Chengdu.

Investor China is looking for industry analysts to conduct research and analysis on the following industries: medical, new energy, food, automotive, property, consumer, TMT or technology finance.

The ideal candidate must have strong writing and editing abilities, be adept at digging into professional knowledge and reading financial reports, with connections in the above industries. Good industry knowledge and three-plus years of relevant work experience are preferred.

Investor China is also seeking financial analysts who will carry out research and analysis on the financial sector, including the fields of banking, insurance, security, fund, trust and asset management.

The position requires good writing and editing skills, the ability to study professional knowledge and read financial reports and a strong network in the financial sector. Priority will be given to candidates who have a good knowledge of the financial industry and no less than three years of relevant work experience.

Apply now.

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Contest seeks digital innovations [Middle East, Africa, Turkey]

News organizations in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey can apply for funding.

The Google News Initiative organizes the first GNI Innovation Challenge in the region, which will support projects that drive digital innovation, focusing on reader engagement and new business models in any form.

Selected projects will receive up to US$150,000 and up to 70% of the total project cost.

Successful projects must be delivered within one year.

The deadline is Sept. 2.

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Piauí CBN Marathon hosts Podcasting conference [Brazil]

Journalists, students and others interested in podcasting are invited to this event.

The Piauí CBN Marathon, sponsored by Google News Initiative, will take place on Aug. 17 in São Paulo.

The event aims to bring together the most renowned podcast producers in Brazil. The daylong program features five tables on journalism podcasts, themes and tribes, betting on podcast and more.

The total cost is BRL250. Piauí magazine subscribers, students and teachers pay half price.

Registration is ongoing, but spots are limited.

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Alexander VON Humboldt Institute offers Internet Fellowship [Worldwide]

Early and advanced researchers who focus on internet issues can apply for this fellowship in Berlin.

The Alexander  VON Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society is accepting candidates for the Internet and Society Fellowship 2020 program.

Possible topics of research include the evolving digital society; data, actors and infrastructure; knowledge and society; and innovation and entrepreneurship.

Fellows may spend three to 12 months participating in the activities at the institute and collaborating with an international team of researchers. However, they must cover their own costs.

A limited number of travel grants and visa subsidies are available.

The deadline is Sept. 2.

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TV Cultura seeks new talents [Brazil]

Students and journalists can apply to join a pool of professionals in São Paulo.

TV Cultura seeks emerging talents for its journalism, sports and educational programs, among other departments.

Applicants may be called at any time to do camera tests, which include reading texts predefined by the selecting committee. They must be eloquent and resourceful.

The deadline is Sept. 17.

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Visual journalism fellowship available [Africa]

Emerging visual journalists and storytellers from Burkina Faso, Ghana and Ivory Coast can apply for this fellowship.

The World Press Photo Foundation, in partnership with The Chocolonely Foundation, is organizing the West Africa Visual Journalism Fellowship (WAVJF).

The yearlong fellowship will support enable journalists to investigate stories that are relevant to their communities in West Africa.

Fellows will receive a production grant, a living stipend, training and mentorship.

The deadline is Oct. 15.


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Photo contest highlights human rights issues [Worldwide]

Amateur and professional photographers can enter this competition.

The Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize invites photographers around the world to bring to life the power of human rights through their images.

Entries must relate to human rights issues illustrating courage, despair, hope, injustice, hate, compassion, human rights failures or victories in ways small and large. Photos must have a direct, positive impact on human rights issues by inspiring and mobilizing people to take action.

The winner will receive US$5,000, and his or her work will be exhibited at the United Nations in New York, along with images from the top 10 finalists.

The deadline is Oct. 15.


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Culture Resource offers Podcasting program [MENA]

Cultural actors, artists and writers can apply for this program.

Culture Resource is accepting contributors for “Mudawanat” (blogs), a podcast project in cooperation with the British Council.

The project aims to encourage the creation and distribution of audio content about arts and culture in the region, in Arabic and in an open and accessible way across the web.

Twelve contributors will contribute to a two-season podcast series will focus on making visible the independent arts and culture sector, encouraging discussions on theoretical and practical matters, and engaging with regional actors and the general public.

Selected participants will participate in a training workshop in November. The location has not been announced yet.

The deadline is Aug. 31.

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Funding for media technopreneurs available [Singapore]

Media entrepreneurs can register for this event.

Vikingcubator, launched by NHST Media Group Asia, is hosting a pitching event at 6 p.m. on Aug. 1 in Singapore.

The initiative welcomes any new idea that might shake up the media industry.

The winning team will receive funding, mentorship and four months of free office space in Singapore.

Those interested in observing the event can register as guests.

Spots are limited. Register now.

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Film festival on migration accepting entries [Worldwide]

Professional and emerging filmmakers are invited to submit a film to this festival.

The UN Migration Agency (IOM) will host the Global Migration Film Festival Nov. 28 to Dec. 18 in several countries around the world.

The festival seeks films that capture the promise and challenges of migration for those who leave their homes in search of a better life and the contributions migrants make to their new communities.

Films must have been completed on or after January 1, 2016 and include subtitles in English. Features must be over 41 minutes long and shorts must be between 15 and 4
0 minutes long.

Features and short films will receive US$1,000 and US$500, respectively.

The deadline is Aug. 9.


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Steinman Foundation seeks young journalists [US]

Emerging journalists of color with strong digital-first skills can apply for this fellowship.

The Steinman Foundation and LNP Media Group are looking for young journalists to participate in the Steinman Fellows project, which supports two full-time news reporting positions for two-year terms, with salary and benefits.

The selected journalists work as reporters, photographers and videographers across digital and print platforms covering Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

The fellowship seeks to foster the professional development of emerging journalists while helping LNP cover and engage segments of the community that are underserved.

Applicants should have familiarity with working in the journalism field, but this experience can come from a school newspaper, volunteer position, etc.

Candidates must email their cover letter and resume to Tom Murse, content editor for LNP and LancasterOnline, at tmurse @lnpnews.com.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Longevity Journalism Award accepting entries [Brazil]

Professional journalists can compete for cash prizes.

Bradesco Seguros Group is accepting entries to the Longevity Journalism Award.

The award aims to raise awareness of longevity issues, valuing actions that reconcile financial planning with active and healthy aging, quality of life, well-being and more.

The 2019 competition includes the photography category in the Life Stories Awards and five categories in the Journalism Awards.

Works must have been published or broadcast between Sept. 9, 2018 and Sept. 6, 2019.

The first and second place winners in each category will receive BRL10,000 and BRL5,000, respectively.

The deadline is Sept. 6.

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Yekaterinburg Museum seeks entries on culture [Russia]

Journalists and bloggers can submit their work to this competition.

The State Hermitage Museum, the Vladimir Potanin Foundation and the Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts organize this contest for journalists and bloggers covering topics on culture.

The contest categories include blog entry, interview, article, radio, TV and photo essay.

The winners will participate in a program organized within the framework of the Hermitage Days. Travel and accommodation costs will be paid by the organizers.

The deadline is Aug. 12.


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Carmignac Foundation organises Photojournalism contest [Worldwide]

Photojournalists worldwide can compete in this contest.

The Carmignac Foundation is accepting applications for the 11th annual Carmignac Photojournalism Award. The foundation awards those who wish to go where others will not, visiting zones that are largely ignored by the mainstream media.

The topic of this year's competition is the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the human, social and ecological challenges it faces today.

The winner will receive a EUR50,000 (US$56,000) grant to support in the implementation, production and promotion of an in-depth photo series. The foundation promotes the award with a touring exhibition and by financing a monograph.

The application deadline is Oct. 16.


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NEH offers grants for media projects [US]

Documentary film, television, radio and podcast projects that aim to engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways are eligible for a grant.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is seeking proposals for programs grounded in humanities scholarship in disciplines such as history, art history, film studies, literature, religious studies, philosophy or anthropology.

NEH encourages projects in multiple formats that demonstrate the potential to attract a broad general audience.

Grant amounts range from US$40,000 to US$75,000.

The deadline to submit proposals is Aug. 14.

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Internews organizes MediaCAMP Award [Central Asia]

Journalists and bloggers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan can apply for this contest.

The Internews is organizing MediaCAMP Award within the framework of the Central Asian Media Program (CAMP).

Entries must have been published between Aug. 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019 in media outlets in Central Asia.

The contest has five categories and two rounds: first for each country and then for the region.

The winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to a media festival that will take place in September in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

The deadline is Aug. 10.

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Ghana Journalists Association is accepting entries for GJA Awards [Ghana]

Journalists who are members of the Ghana Journalists Association and students can enter this competition.

The Ghana Journalists Association is accepting entries for the GJA Awards.

The contest aims to recognize individuals and companies that play a significant role in the growth and development of the Ghanaian industry while recognizing the key functions within the industry that promote growth and sustainability.

Works must have been published between Jan. 1, 2018 and Dec. 31, 2018.

More than 50 awards are distributed in six categories including news reporting, agriculture and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), investigative reporting, photojournalism, rural reporting, sports reporting, crime, court reporting, tourism and culture, and more.

The winners will be announced at the Ghana Journalists Association Dinner and Awards Night Nov. 23 in Accra.

The deadline has been extended to Aug. 9.


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Travel fellowship for journalists available [US]

Journalists who are NABJ members and have at least seven years of experience can apply for this fellowship.

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is accepting applications for the Ethel Payne Fellowship after a 10-year hiatus.

The U$5,000 travel award provides an opportunity for an NABJ member to gain foreign correspondence experience in Africa.

Proposals should tell the untold and dynamic stories of Africa and African people, beyond the common storylines of HIV/AIDS, famine and war.

The deadline is Aug. 2.

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JEDUCA accepting entries for journalism Conference on education reporting [Brazil]

Journalists and students interested in education are invited to this event.

Brazil's Association of Education Journalists (JEDUCA) will host the third International Congress of Education Journalism on Aug. 19 and 20 in São Paulo.

The event will feature presentations, panels and workshops on the challenges of education reporting, including issues related to journalism in the era of disinformation.

The deadline is Aug. 9. Registration costs BRL20, BRL40 and BRL80 for students, members of JEDUCA and others, respectively.

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Registration ongoing for Trusting News Webinar series [Worldwide]

Journalists and others interested in addressing the problem of mistrust in the news can attend a free webinar.

Poynter is offering the "Trusting News Webinar Series," with Joy Mayer, founder and director of Trusting News. The series will focus on how journalists can actively earn news consumers’ trust.

The first webinar "Invite your audience to know your mission and motivation" will air at 12 p.m. EDT on Aug. 21.

Participants will learn how the values and purpose that drive their work can play a key role in earning trust and how telling a better story about journalism can build loyalty and help their organization survive.

Registration is free and ongoing.

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Journalism Fellowship available [Worldwide]

Print, broadcast and online journalists from developing countries can apply for an annual program that brings journalists to American newsrooms. Fellowship

The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships are aimed at providing fellows with experience in reporting, writing and editing that will enhance future professional performance; transferring knowledge gained during the program to colleagues at home; and fostering ties between journalists in the United States and other countries.

The next program will start in mid-March and end in early September 2020. The fellowship begins with a two-week orientation at the Missouri School of Journalism, followed by placement in leading U.S. newsrooms.

Fellows receive travel, health insurance and basic living expenses.

Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience, current full-time employment as a journalist, be between 25 and 35 years old and have a good level of spoken and written English.

The deadline is Aug. 31.

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Vacancy exists in Urban Family for digital editor [China]

Experienced journalists can apply for this position in Shanghai.

Urban Family is looking for a digital editor with experience in media and strong understanding of digital or social platforms.

The digital editor will be responsible for overseeing the multimedia family content for Urban Family Shanghai.

Candidates must have relevant work experience in writing and editing and the ability to adapt to a bilingual working environment. Familiarity with family, parent and child market trends, with connections in the new media industry or family market, is a plus.

Apply now.

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Good Pitch program accepting entries [MENA]

Filmmakers in the Arab world are invited to apply for this yearlong program.

Beirut DC is accepting submissions for the program Good Pitch, in collaboration with Doc Society and with the support of the Ford Foundation and in partnership with the British Council in Lebanon.

The program brings together documentary filmmakers with foundations, NGOs, campaigners, philanthropists, policymakers, brands and media around leading social and environmental issues, to forge coalitions and campaigns that are good for all the parties involved reflecting a real impact on society.

The selected filmmaking teams will receive sustained mentorship, professional campaign development and regular workshops.

The deadline is Aug. 15.

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Photojournalism course for beginners open [Mexico]

Anyone age 17 and older can register for this course.

Mexico City's Franz Mayer Museum organizes a photojournalism course for beginners on Saturdays Aug. 3 to 31.

Participants will learn basic theoretical and practical tools to take photographs with a specific intention. They will also learn the ethical and professional values required in contemporary photojournalism.

Participants must have a 35mm camera and should have seen the World Press Photo 2019 exhibition.

The cost of the course is MXN1,500.

Registration is ongoing until spots are filled.

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Scholarships available for producers,content creators [Worldwide]

Producers and content creators working in science, history and nonfiction media can apply for a bursary to attend this conference.

The World Congress of Science and Factual Producers will take place Dec. 2 to 5 in Tokyo. The event focuses on how science and history are communicated to the world.

The Emerging Producers Bursary Program offers full scholarships -- including conference accreditation, travel and accommodation-- and partial scholarships, covering registration only.

For full scholarships, priority is given to applicants from outside of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.

Underrepresented voices and individuals from across all cultural and geographic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The deadline is Aug. 30.

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MFWA call for entries on governance, democracy [Africa]

Journalists who reported on politics and governance can compete for this award.

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in partnership with a consortium of organizations working to advance the implementation of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, organizes the Continental Journalism Awards on the African Union (AU) Charter.

Contestants must be citizens of AU member states and work with a media organization in an Anglophone, Francophone or Lusophone AU member state.

Works must have been published or broadcast between Jan. 1, 2017 and Aug. 16, 2019.

The finalists will be hosted at an MFWA ceremony on Oct. 19 in Accra, Ghana, during the West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA 2019).

The deadline is Aug. 16.

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TI offers partnership for Investigative journalism projects [Europe]

Journalists and other professionals interested in fighting corruption can apply for this position in Berlin.

Transparency International is looking for a strategic partnerships manager in investigative journalism to join its policy and advocacy team.

The manager will provide strategic direction on cases of cross-border corruption and money laundering, including those generated through the Global Anti-Corruption Consortium (GACC), ensure timely information sharing and propose new anti-corruption investigations, partnerships and advocacy initiatives.

Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience with an international organization, with experience and/or knowledge of anti-corruption, investigative journalism, criminal justice and/or field research. Professional language proficiency in English is required.

The deadline is Aug. 13.

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Grants for investigative journalism available[Latin America, Caribbean]

Journalists with at least three years of experience from several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean can apply for this opportunity.

As part of the Investigative Reporting Initiative in the Americas, the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and CONNECTAS have launched a new edition of the ICFJ/ CONNECTAS Fellowship.

The initiative seeks to encourage and strengthen the quality and independence of journalism in the region, offering support to high-impact investigative journalism.

Eligible journalists must be from Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname or Trinidad and Tobago

Candidates must send a detailed reporting proposal, including the three main revelations that will come out of their projects and its social relevance.

Selected journalists will receive mentorship and US$3,000 to complete the investigation in five months.

The deadline is Aug. 11.

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Russia's Federal Agency launches Youth journalism competition [Russia]

Russian journalists ages 25 and younger can compete in this contest.

Russia's Federal Agency on Press and Mass Communications organizes the 21st Century Challenge, which recognizes those who report on socially important issues.

Entries must have been published in print media and blogs between August 2018 and July 2019. Categories include
culture, multiculturalism, politics and economics.

Winners will receive prizes and diplomas, and will be invited to a workshop and award ceremony in Moscow.

The submission deadline is Sept. 1.

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DAAD offers Scholarships for media studies in Germany [Worldwide]

Young professionals from developing countries can apply for a scholarship to study in Germany.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD, in German) supports postgraduate studies and training in a variety of subjects, including media studies.

Institutions that offer media studies include Leipzig University, Bauhaus University Weimar and Cologne University of Applied Sciences.

Candidates must have completed their college degree in the past six years and have at least two years of related professional experience.

The deadlines vary by university.

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Center hosts Webinar on employer's health insurance [US]

Journalists interested in health reporting are invited to attend this free program.

The Center for Health Journalism at the University of Southern California will host the webinar "Is employee health insurance failing Americans?" at 2 p.m. EDT on July 23.

The hour long webinar will focus on the crisis in employer coverage, in which employers have shifted costs onto workers as U.S. health care costs continue to climb.

The panelists are Noam N. Levey, staff writer at the Los Angeles Times; Larry Levitt, executive vice president for health policy at the Kaiser Family Foundation; and Dr. Arnold Milstein, medical director of the Pacific Business Group on Health and director of the Clinical Excellence Research Center at Stanford’s School of Medicine.

Registration is ongoing.

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CFPD offers Online workshop on financial journalism [Latin America]

Journalists, students and other interested can register for this online training in Spanish.

The Center for Digital Journalism (CFPD, in Spanish) at the University of Guadalajara will offer a financial journalism course Aug. 26 to Oct. 6.

Participants will learn economics reporting in different formats, applying principles of ethics, veracity and precision.

The instructor is Verónica García de León Robles. The cost is MXN2,100.

The deadline to register is Aug. 11.

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Culture Resource offers Travel grants [MENA]

Filmmakers, visual journalists, writers and others from the Arab world can apply for grants.

Culture Resource has launched the program “Wijhat” (Destinations), which offers grants of up to US$8,000.

The grants are intended to support trips to festivals and training events within the Arab region and internationally, allowing grantees to present their works to diverse audiences, to exchange knowledge and expertise with peers and to build their professional capacities.

The program covers ticket and visa costs, accommodation and partial support for living expenses.

The deadline is Sept. 15.

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Xinhua News Agency : Vacancy exists for social media, copy editors [China]

Experienced journalists can apply for these positions in Beijing.

Xinhua News Agency is seeking native English speakers to fill the positions of English-language copy editor and social media editor at its international news department.

Successful candidates will be asked to polish English news on international topics, work on reporting projects, edit a broad range of texts and visual materials, and do Facebook Live broadcasts.

Expertise in news writing on financial and international political issues is welcome. A good knowledge of China and its policies and international relations is desirable. Excellent video skills are a must.

Apply now.

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Deadline approaching for submission of entries on 2019 Young Journalists Award [Worldwide]

Journalists ages 30 and younger working in developing countries can compete for this award.

The Thomson Foundation is organizing the 2019 Young Journalist Award, in partnership with the Foreign Press Association (FPA).

Three finalists will be flown to London for the gala award night in November along with a host of other potential award winners and leading figures from the world of journalism.

Journalists working in countries with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of less than US$20,000 are eligible.

Entrants should submit a portfolio of three published pieces of work (print, audio, video, multimedia or a combination of all four) produced in the 12 months preceding Aug. 16. Entries can be in any language but should be accompanied by a verbatim English-language translation.

The deadline is Aug. 16.

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Abe Fellowship accepting journalism entries [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.


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Guild Russian of Film Directors accepting journalism entries [Russia]

Russian filmmakers, broadcast journalists and journalism students are invited to compete.

The Russian Guild of Film Directors organizes the Moscow International Television Film Festival "Profession – Journalist." The event will take place in Moscow in November.

Documentary films, talk shows, television programs, television reporting and works of journalism students are eligible. Submissions must be related to the theme of journalism or being a journalist.

Entries must have been released in 2018 or 2019. Winners will receive trophies and certificates.

The deadline is Oct. 1.

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Online course on data journalism available [Brazil]

Journalists, students and others can access this free course.

The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, in partnership with Escola de Dados, presents the Open Massive Online Course (MOOC), "Introduction to data journalism: how to interview data for investigative stories" in Portuguese.

The self-directed course, which will run Aug. 5 to Sept. 8, will be divided into five weekly modules.

Participants will learn basic techniques of the data reporting workflow, the most common problems in each of these steps and possible solutions.

The instructors are Natália Mazotte, executive director of Open Knowledge Brasil; Adriano Belisário, coordinator of Escola de Dados; Álvaro Justen, founder of the open data portal Brasil.IO; and Rodrigo Menegat, infographics journalist at Estadão.

The training is free and accessible to anyone anywhere in the world with access to the internet. Anyone who wants to receive a certificate must pay a US$30 administrative fee.

Registration is open.

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EU seeks proposal for media literacy projects [Europe]

Media organizations, nonprofits and others can apply for a grant.

The European Commission is accepting proposals for Media Literacy for All 2019.

The initiative seeks to foster the development of educational materials and/or services to combat disinformation, as well as to design methods to raise awareness about the techniques commonly used by malicious actors in order to create, distribute and amplify disinformation over the internet.

Possible projects include tools, services or campaigns with clearly defined objectives to advance/target specific areas/goals within the field of media literacy.

Eligible organizations must be established in EU Member States.

The total budget available is EUR500,000. The Commission expects to fund three to five projects.

The deadline is Sept. 30.


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Grants for research projects available [Worldwide]

Established scholars and writers can apply for this residence grant.

The Getty Foundation created the Getty Scholar Grants for researchers who would benefit from pursuing their own projects free from academic obligations in residence at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa in Los Angeles.

Scholars may be in residence from three, six or nine months. Grants range from US$17,200 for three months to US$65,000 for nine months. They also receive an office, an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, airfare to and from Los Angeles and available healthcare option.

The deadline is Oct. 1.

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Wits University offers Fellowships for investigative journalism conference [Africa]

Journalism students and community journalists can apply for a fellowship to attend this conference.

The African Investigative Journalism Conference, organized by the Journalism Program of Wits University, will take place Oct. 28 to 30 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The event will feature more than 50 panels, training sessions, keynotes and workshops with investigative reporters, editors and producers from the African continent and abroad.

There are 40 fellowships for investigative journalists, 20 fellowships for students from South African universities, 10 fellowships for students from the SADC region and 10 fellowships for community newspaper journalists who are members of the Association of Independent Publishers in South Africa.

The fellowships will cover travel, accommodations, local transportation, meals and conference fees.

The fellowship deadline is Aug. 2 for investigative journalists, Aug. 8 for SADC students, Aug. 31 for South African journalists and community newspaper journalists.

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Rhodes offers scholarship on promotion of International Peace [MENA]

Students from Syria, Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon can apply for a scholarship to study at Oxford University in England.

The Rhodes Scholarship, administered by the Rhodes Trust in partnership with the SAÏD Foundation, is accepting applications.

Scholarships are intended for outstanding students who are motivated to engage with the global challenges facing humankind and committed to the service of others and to the promotion of international understanding and peace.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and be fluent in English.

The deadline is Aug. 31.

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Hackers workshop seeks proposals [Latin America]

Journalists, entrepreneurs, developers, data activists, media analysts and others can submit their workshop proposals to this media event.

Hacks/Hackers Buenos Aires is organizing the eighth edition of its Media Party on Aug. 28 to 31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The event gathers more than 2,500 entrepreneurs, journalists, developers and designers from five continents to work together in the future of media.

Those who wish to submit a workshop proposal must complete a detailed online form. Apply immediately. Workshops will be selected by Aug. 1.

The program also features a Media Fair where creators are invited to exhibit their prototypes, services, tools or data journalism products, civic applications or innovative media initiatives. To participate in the Media Fair click here.

Registration is ongoing, but spots are limited.


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China Consumer Reports seeks investigative reporter [China]

Journalists with at least one year of experience can apply for this position in Guangzhou.

China Consumer Reporters is looking for an investigative reporter to cover hot consumer news.

The selected reporter will follow consumer complaint cases and file investigative reports.

Candidates must have an interest in consumer news.

Apply now.


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Innocenti Film Festival acepting entries film competition [Worldwide]

Filmmakers and producers of any age can enter this festival.

The UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival aims to showcase the best global film, video and multimedia on childhood. The event will take place Sept. 25 to 27 in Florence, Italy.

The festival has two categories: general entry –for filmmakers of any age with films between 20 to 120 minutes long– and under 20 –for filmmakers ages 20 and under with films in any length.

Entries must be in English or have English subtitles.

The deadline is July 31.

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The Stalker International seeks Film entries on human rights [Russia]

Russian documentary filmmakers who focus on human rights can submit their works to this contest.

The Stalker International Film Festival on Human Rights, organized by the Russian Guild of Film Directors, will take place Dec. 10 to 15 in Moscow.

Filmmakers may submit feature-length and short films and documentaries (up to 52 minutes). Films must have been produced in 2018 or 2019. 

Awards include a prize for best non-feature film. The winning films will be included in the collection of the festival.

The deadline is Sept. 15.

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Digital storytelling program available [Africa, UK]

Digital storytellers ages 18 to 35 can apply for this program.

The British Council is accepting applications for ColabNowNow, a digital arts residency that connects digital artists from Africa and the United Kingdom.

The program will select 11 applicants to develop cutting edge digital artworks through collaborative art making and storytelling. They will create a collaborative exhibition to be launched on Oct.11 at the opening of the Maputo Fast Forward festival.

Storytellers can include, but are not limited to: writers, photographers, filmmakers, videographers, bloggers and vloggers.

Applicants must be available Sept. 3 to 8 to travel to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Oct. 2 to 12 to Maputo, Mozambique. The British Council will cover travel expenses and provide a GBP500 (US$625) stipend.

The deadline is July 24.


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Press Statement:BOOK ON ‘MEDIA AND ELECTIONS' BY LANRE AROGUNDADE SET FOR LAUNCH

Press statement

For immediate release

July 11, 2019. Lagos.

BOOK ON ‘MEDIA AND ELECTIONS' BY LANRE AROGUNDADE SET FOR LAUNCH

…Media stakeholders, Industry gurus, Government dignitaries, Diplomatic corps, Royal Fathers, to grace event.

The Nigerian media landscape is set to be buoyed by the addition of a new practical oriented and professionally focused election reporting book authored by Lanre Arogundade, the Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos.

The book, titled, ‘Media and Elections: Professional Responsibilities of Journalists' is written in the context of enhancing the understanding of journalists on their ethical and professional obligations, regulatory obligations, public interest and good governance obligations during electoral processes and elections.

It is schedule for public presentation and launch on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Eko FM MultiPurpose Hall, Radio Lagos/LTV premises, Agidingbi, Ikeja-Lagos from 11am.

 

The INEC chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu shall be the Special Guest of Honour and Chief Presenter, while Mr. Kunle Ajibade, Executive Editor of The News magazine, will be the reviewer at the event, which will be chaired by Senator Babafemi Ojudu. The list of special guests of honour and co-presenters include the Presidents of Nigeria Guild of Editors, the Nigerian Union of Journalists and the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria. Others are executives of media institutions and regulatory agencies, editors, media scholars and academics and leaders of media development groups.

The launch event is also expected to be graced by top government dignitaries including the Governors of Lagos, Ondo and Ekiti or their representatives, eminent lawyers, royal fathers, members of the Diplomatic Corps and a diversity of media, democracy and civil society actors.

The Author, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, says the book derives from his diverse experience as a print, broadcast and online reporter and editor, trainer of journalists, editor of media resource books, press freedom advocate and media development expert in Nigeria and West Africa.

"AlI I have tried to do is to offer a book that serves the purpose of providing practical understanding on the essentials of professional media reportage of elections and the democratic processes”, adds Mr. Arogundade.

The author, who has previously edited media resource books such as Public Procurement Reporting Guide, Budget & Corruption Reporting: A media audit; Guidelines and Resources on Investigative Journalism; We Speak for Us: A New Experience in Advocacy Work; The Ethics Handbook; Guidelines on Conflict and Election Reporting; Freedom of Information and Civil Society and Union Rights of Female Journalists, is a co-recipient of the maiden press freedom award of the West African Journalists Association (WAJA) 1999. He was also conferred with the ‘Defender of press freedom’ award by Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in 2018.

Signed

Sanmi Falobi

Programme Manager,

International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos.

080-2362-6281