UAM/El País School of Journalism offers humanitarian course[Spain]

Journalists and journalism students interested in humanitarian issues can enroll in this course.

The UAM/El País School of Journalism is organizing a workshop on humanitarian journalism, which will take place Nov. 29 and 30 in Madrid.

Participants will learn the features of humanitarian journalism, how to choose topics, how to deliver them ethically and how to approach people in a humanitarian crisis. The instructor is journalist Lola Hierro.

The deadline to register is Nov. 22. The cost is EUR150.

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Reporting fellowships for women available [Worldwide]

Women-identifying and non-binary journalists with at least three years of experience can apply for a reporting fellowship.

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is organizing Adelante (Moving Forward), a five-year reporting initiative that aims to amplify the voices of women journalists in Latin America and strengthen their professional development, impact and safety.

A group of six fellows will travel March 2 to 17, 2020 to El Salvador. Fellows will begin their trip in Mexico City, where they will complete a Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT) course. They will then depart for nine days of reporting in San Salvador and the surrounding area.

The IWMF pays for fellowship-related expenses including travel, lodging, meals and fixers/interpreters unless a selected journalist’s news organization wishes to assume these costs.

Journalists must apply for this reporting fellowship in pairs.

The deadline is Nov. 12.

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Alserkal residency program accepting applications [MENA]

Writers, curators, researchers and artists who are citizens of or residents in the MENA region can apply for this program.

The Alserkal Residency is a platform for artistic experimentation and discursive exchange, seeking to support cultural producers as they research themes pertinent to their respective practices.

The program will take place June 1 to Aug. 1, 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The organizers will cover travel and accommodation, in addition to a monthly living stipend.

The deadline is Jan 1, 2020.

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Essay competition for young journalists open [Sub-Saharan Africa]

Anyone age 18 to 28 can enter the #Blog4Dev contest.

The World Bank is inviting residents of Sub-Saharan Africa to write a blog post on what it will take to end child marriage in their country.

Entries must be in English, French or Portuguese and have no more than 500 words.

Prizes include being invited to attend a dedicated program during the World Bank – IMF Spring Meetings 2020 in Washington, a chance to intern at a World Bank Africa country office and an opportunity to have their blog published on the World Bank Africa blog Youth Transforming Africa.

The deadline is Nov. 30.

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Fellowships for radio journalism open [US]

Recent graduates interested in public radio journalism can apply for a one-year fellowship with National Public Radio (NPR).

The NPR Kroc Fellowship will train three fellows in public radio journalism - writing, reporting, producing and editing, for both radio and the web.

Fellows will receive a US$45,000 stipend and benefits, including paid vacation. Fellowships will be primarily based at NPR's Washington headquarters, but may also include an assignment at a member station.

Applications are open to students who have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree on or after Jan. 1, 2019 or who expect to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree by the spring of 2020 before the fellowship begins in August 2020.

Journalism or radio experience is not required. Foreign nationals interested in applying must have the necessary employment authorization.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 31.

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Grants for storytelling proposals available [Worldwide]

Project leaders in the areas of conservation, education, research, storytelling and technology can apply for a grant.

National Geographic is accepting proposals for its Exploration Grant.

Possible works may include photography, filmmaking, cartography, journalism or digital media and cover one of the three National Geographic lenses: wildlife, changing planet or human journey.

Selected projects receive between US$10,000 and US$30,000.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate successful completion of similar projects with measurable and/or tangible results.

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Vacancy :CNBC seeks correspondent [China]

Experienced journalists can apply for this position in Beijing.

CNBC is looking for a reporter to contribute to its coverage of Asia Pacific markets and businesses.

Responsibilities include reporting stories from the field and writing articles for CNBC.com, appearing on air, filing news reports and conducting live interviews from the Company’s studio.

Candidates must be able to write clean, clear and accurate news copy, as well as develop news story ideas and invite guests to CNBC shows. Financial and business news knowledge is essential.

Apply now.

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Vacancy : Twitter seeks interns [Brazil]

Students expecting to graduate in December 2020 or later can apply for this program.

Twitter is accepting candidates for its internship program in São Paulo starting Jan. 20, 2020.

Trainees will work with an experienced team that aims to transform the lives of Twitter users in an impactful and relevant way.

The program typically offers a monthly stipend, food stamps, transportation vouchers and other benefits.

The deadline is Nov. 17.

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Tomorrow’s Leaders program accepting entries [MENA]

Students who have the potential to become leaders in the MENA region are invited to apply for this program.

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and AMIDEAST, a nonprofit organization engaged in international education, training and development activities, are accepting applications for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program.

The program will provide four-year university enrollment and internship opportunities at select institutions of higher learning in the Middle East.

Participants should be prepared to begin the program in the Fall 2020 term and are expected to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.

The deadline is Dec. 2.


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Vacancy: Thomson Reuters Foundation seeks women's editor [MENA]

Experienced journalists can apply for this position in Beirut, Lebanon.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation is looking for an editor to lead women’s rights coverage in the Middle East.

Responsibilities include producing daily news as well as exclusive and unique long-form stories on the challenges and successes of women today.

The editor will work with a team of journalists and freelancers around the world to find stories of real lives to highlight issues of injustice and triumph and of moves to address these problems, both by governments and the corporate sector.

Candidates must have with excellent news judgment, strong writing skills and experience in international journalism.

Apply now.

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Insper offers online analytical marketing course [Brazil]

Anyone can attend this course online in Portuguese.

Insper offers an analytical marketing course through the Coursera platform.

The course features five 3-hour modules, totaling 15 hours.

Participants will learn practical techniques for evaluating and recommending data analysis-based marketing decisions and actions.

The course can be attended at any time and at the student's pace.

Registration is open and free.

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ASME seeks interns [US]

Rising college seniors can apply for a 10-week program in New York or Washington.

The American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) is accepting candidates for its Magazine Internship Program 2020, which will be held May 27 to Aug. 7.

Interns participate in a two-day orientation in May and learn the fundamentals of reporting, fact-checking and copy editing. They also attend special events in New York and Washington and meet for lunch with top editors.

Only full-time students with a grade point average of at least 3.0 are considered for the internship. Applicants must complete their junior year before June 2020 and expect to graduate in June 2021.

The deadline is Dec. 1.

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Journalism Fellowships available [Worldwide]

Journalists who want to collaborate with others to pursue ideas for addressing the biggest challenges facing journalism can apply for a 10-month fellowship.

Each year, the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships selects up to 20 fellows to spend an academic year at Stanford University. During their fellowship, they have access to some of the world’s most innovative thinkers and organizations, from technology giants to hot new startups to Stanford’s 100-plus special institutes and centers.

Fellows receive a stipend of US$85,000; those with young children also receive a child-care supplement. Cost of Stanford tuition and Stanford health care is also covered. The total financial support ranges from US$95,000 to US$145,000.

Ideally, candidates will have at least five years of experience.

The deadline is Dec. 4 for international applicants and Jan. 30, 2020 for U.S. applicants.


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Investigative journalism training available [Kyrgyzstan]

Teams of three or four professional or citizen journalists can apply for this program.

The Internews's project TRACK (Transparency through Reporting & Advocacy Campaigns in Kyrgyzstan) organizes free investigative journalism training.

Three five-day workshops will take place in December, January and February.

Topics include storytelling, tools for investigative journalism, fact-checking, editing, digital security and more.

Selected teams will receive funding and mentoring support to produce their stories.

The deadline is Nov. 15.

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Registration ongoing for investigative journalism conference [Latin America]

Journalists and other interested media professionals are invited to register for this event.

Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS) and Transparency International organize the Latin American Conference on Investigative Journalism (COLPIN), which brings together more than 300 reporters from Latin America and the Caribbean. The event will take place Nov. 7 to 10 in Mexico City.

The program will feature veteran media professionals who will share their experience and challenges as investigative journalists in the region, as well as their techniques and recommendations. Last year's best Latin American journalism works will be presented and discussed by their authors.

Registration costs US$125 for professionals and US$100 for students.

Registration is ongoing, but spots are limited.

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Data visualizations contest for journalism students [US]

Student-run news sites can submit their data visualizations to this contest.

The Computation + Journalism Symposium is organizing a student contest for data visualizations. The event will take place March 20 and 21, 2020 at Northeastern University in Boston.

Works must have been published between Sept. 1, 2018, and Dec. 13, 2019 and do an excellent job of telling a story.

Up to two students per school will receive free flight and accommodations to attend the conference.

The deadline is Dec. 13.

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Philip Meyer Journalism Award focuses on research works [Worldwide]

Journalists incorporating social research methods in their reporting are invited to apply for an award.

The Philip Meyer Journalism Award honors stories that utilize a wide variety of research tools, from probabilities to survey research. The contest is presented by the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, the Knight Chair at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and  Investigative Reporters and Editors.

Works must have been published or broadcast between Oct. 1, 2018, and Sept 30, 2019. Entries submitted in other languages must be accompanied by English translations. One person on the story's team must be a current IRE member.

The first, second and third places will receive US$500, US$300 and US$200 respectively.

The deadline is Nov. 17.

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FJ & Co offers workshop for freelancers [UK]

Freelancers looking to take their business to the next level are invited to attend this workshop.

FJ & Co., a platform for freelance journalists, is organizing Freelancer Away Day on Dec. 6 in London.

Participants will define their offering and what makes them stand out, find new revenue streams and ways to increase their revenue stream create a strategic plan for the coming year and connect to a group of like-minded freelancers for collaboration and networking.

The instructors are freelance journalists Anna Codrea-Rado and Harriet Minter.

Registration is open, but spots are limited. The cost is GBP149.

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Global Initiate offers fellowship [Worldwide]

Journalists and others from countries affected by organized crime can apply for this yearlong fellowship.

 The Resilience Fund, established by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, is accepting candidates for a new fellowship.

The Resilience Fellowship aims to build a platform for collaboration between civil society actors, human-rights activists, journalists and others working to counter the effects of organized crime.

Fellows will receive US$15,000, mentoring and networking opportunities.

Applicants must submit a proposal covering this year's theme, “Disappearances related to organized crime.” They must be fluent in English, French or Spanish.

The deadline is Nov. 15.

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CFPD offers Online course on web writing [Latin America]

Media professionals and students can register for this online course in Spanish.

The Center for Training in Digital Journalism at the University of Guadalajara organizes a course on how to gather information, write, structure and optimize online content.

Digital journalist Brisa Barbosa will lead the program, which will run from Jan. 27 to March 1, 2020. The estimated time for the course is eight to 12 hours a week.

The deadline to register is Jan. 12, 2020. The cost is MXN1,800 for Mexican residents and US$90 for foreigners.

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Vacancy :Media organisation seeks interns [US]

Undergraduate, graduate students and recent graduates who want to pursue a career in journalism can apply for a paid internship in New York.

The Wall Street Journal is selecting candidates for its 2020 summer internships. The internships take place over June, July and August, though start dates can be flexible.

Interns can work in the data reporting, podcast, graphics, video, photo editing, magazine or design  departments, among others.

The deadline is Nov. 1.

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Vacancy:Quartz Africa seeks freelancers [Kenya, UK]

Experienced journalists can apply for this freelancing opportunity.

Quartz Africa  is looking for freelance writers in Nairobi and London.

Writers can pitch a variety of stories from business and politics to culture and design. In Nairobi, Quartz is interested in how the local tech ecosystem fits into Kenya and East Africa’s broader story; and in London, in the African diaspora’s growing influence in the United Kingdom. 

Candidates must send a CV, three links to previously published work and two original story ideas they would work to africa [AT] qz [DOT] com, with subject line: “Nairobi freelance writer” or “London freelance writer.”


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Photography Festival accepting entries [Brazil]

Visual journalists, photographers and others interested in photography can attend this free event.

Revista Zum organizes the Zum Festival Nov. 1 to 3 in São Paulo.

The program includes debates, lectures, exhibits, a photo book fair and workshops on the production and dissemination of contemporary images.

Those interested in attending the workshops must bring a camera.

Admission is free, but spaces are limited.


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Emma Bowen Foundation offers Media fellowship [US]

African-American, Asian-American, Latino and Native American students can apply for a media fellowship.

The Emma Bowen Foundation offers a fellowship to give students of color the opportunity to succeed in the media industry.

Fellows are placed in multiyear paid internships at some of the nation’s leading companies nationwide. The majority of fellows work in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami or the San Francisco Bay Area.

Candidates must be graduating high school seniors or college students, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and speak and write English fluently.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.


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The Kiplinger Fellowship focuses on digital tools [Worldwide]

Journalists interested in digital media can apply for a fellowship.

The Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism at Ohio State University offers short-term fellowships to help make better use of new online tools and channels. The 2020 fellowship will take place April 19 to 24 in Columbus, Ohio.

Fellows receive a full week of immersive training on digital tools and tactics from leading industry experts. Topics include cybersecurity for journalists, mobile videography, data journalism and media ethics.

Print, broadcast and online journalists with at least five years experience are eligible to apply, including freelancers.

The fellowship covers accommodations, hotel and most meals. Limited scholarships are available to reduce travel costs for fellows selected from outside the United States.

The deadline is Dec. 1.

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SBS seeks China correspondent [Australia]

Experienced journalists can apply for a position in Beijing.

SBS is recruiting a video journalist to be the new China correspondent for its flagship news service, SBS News.

The China correspondent will generate distinctive content for its television, radio and digital platforms.

Candidates must have a good knowledge of Chinese politics, culture, history, industry and the economy, a deep understanding of international news, particularly in regard to China and its regional neighbors. Chinese language skills will be highly regarded. Applicants must hold Australian citizenship or residency.

Apply now.

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Splice Beta 2020 media festival seeks fellowships [Asia]

Journalists and media entrepreneurs can submit stories or case studies to this media festival to be held Feb. 18 to 20, 2020 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The Splice Beta 2020 media festival is inviting applications for the Splice Fellowships, which aims to bring young journalists into the community of media startups and help them share their lessons and insights with the wider industry.

Candidates must pitch a story or case study that they would like to cover at Beta. The organizer will help arrange interviews and shape the idea into reality.

Selected applicants will receive flights, hotels and festival tickets.

Apply now.


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Yale University offers fellowship Program [Worldwide]

Midcareer professionals whose work is focused outside the United States can apply for this fellowship in New Haven, Connecticut.

Yale University’s Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program brings innovative, multidisciplinary thinkers and doers from around the world to Yale for four months, from mid-August to mid-December 2020.

The fellowship provides a chance for professionals to step back from the intensity of their work to reflect, learn and be challenged both academically and personally.

Fellows receive a stipend to cover the costs of living in New Haven, a furnished one- or two-bedroom apartment, medical insurance and round-trip travel from their home country.

The deadline is Dec. 4.

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Photography contest accepting submission [Russia]

Professional and amateur photographers and photography organizations can compete in this contest.

The Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library presents the Foreign View international multimedia contest.

This contest aims to depict the social, political, cultural and everyday life experiences of people from different countries. This year’s contest is dedicated to the year of theater in Russia, whose motto is "The world as a theatre."

Russian photographers and foreigners who photograph life in Russia can submit their images.

Photographs may be of any genre: portrait, reportage, staged photo, landscape, still life or photo collage.

The submission deadline is Jan. 14, 2020.


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Startup competition accepting entries [MENA]

Media entrepreneurs across the Arab world have an opportunity to take their projects to the next level.

The Arab Startup Competition is a yearly competition run by the MIT Enterprise Forum Pan Arab in three different tracks: ideas, startups and social entrepreneurship.

This year's award ceremony and conference will take place in April 2020.

Cash prizes will be awarded to three winning teams, who will benefit from a range of activities including training, mentorship, coaching, media exposure and networking opportunities.

Each team should have at least two members. The first, second and third prizes consist of  US$50,000, US$10,000 and US$5,000, respectively.

The deadline is Dec. 10.

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Grants for environmental reporting available [US]

Journalists can apply for grants of up to US$5,000 to support environmental reporting.

The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) awards grants for public service reporting on the environment.

Proposals must focus on U.S. public lands. The funds may cover stipends and expenses such as travel, multimedia production, translation and more.

Both SEJ members and non-members are able to apply for the grants, as long as their work is within the journalism field. Non-members must pay a US$40 application fee.

The deadline is Nov. 15.

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Funds for Cross-border journalism program available [Europe, Central Asia]

Russian-speaking journalists, including freelancers, working in Russia, Eastern Europe, Baltic States, Caucasus and Central Asia with three to 17 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 project "Central Asia-mix."

This program includes workshops and fieldwork during which journalists will work in teams, developing cross-border projects. Participants may also undertake short research trips in Central Asia for a better understanding of issues in the region.

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

The language of the program is Russian.

The deadline is Oct. 31.

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Bellagio residency program accepting entries [Worldwide]

Leaders in journalism and other disciplines are invited to apply for a residency program in 2020 and early 2021 in Italy.

The Bellagio Residency Program, sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation, offers participants the opportunity to establish new connections and solve complex global issues. The program hosts residencies for scholars, creative artists and practitioners.

The Rockefeller Foundation seeks applicants with projects on issues that have a direct impact on the lives of poor and vulnerable populations around the world, including health, economic opportunity, urban resilience, food and agriculture, clean energy, the field of philanthropy, and innovation for development.

Residencies typically last four weeks, but applicants may request a shorter period.

Room and board are provided to all residents and their spouses/partners. Airfare is not included in the residency program; however, the foundation does have a limited travel assistance program based on the income of invited residents.

The deadline is Nov. 15.
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EU offers journalism grants [Albania]

Public and private media outlets can apply for this grant.

The European Union (EU) is accepting proposals for the program “Support to enhance the quality of journalism in Albania.”

This initiative aims to increase the quality of media content and products that serve the public interest through the development of independent and fact-based journalism. Grants range from EUR100,000 to EUR250,000.

The call is open to radio, TV and online productions that include series of investigative articles or feature stories; new multimedia productions that use innovative digital approaches; documentaries, docudrama and TV films (one off or series); and creative, educational programs targeting youth.

The deadline is Nov. 8.

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Contest highlights stories on bee decline [Brazil]

Journalists and students who cover bee issues can enter this competition.

The Justice and Human Rights Movement and the Order of Lawyers of Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul sectional, with the support of the Association of Graphic and Cinematographic Reporters of Rio Grande do Sul (ARFOC-RS, in Portuguese), are organizing the 36th annual Human Rights Journalism Prize in Brazil.

The aim of the competition is to encourage the work of professional journalists reporting on violations and monitoring human rights. This year's theme is "Threatened future: the death of bees."

Categories include news reporting, photography, radio, television, online journalism, editorial, documentary, book and academics. Winners typically receive trophies and diplomas.

The deadline is Nov. 22. Apply by mail or in person at ARFOC-RS.

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Business journalism fellowship available [Worldwide]

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

The McGraw Center for Business Journalism at the City University of New York's Craig Newmark School of Journalism offers a fellowship program to support in-depth coverage of business and the global economy.

The fellowship provides editorial and financial support to journalists who need the time and resources to tackle complex, time-consuming stories.

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

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

The application deadline is Jan. 3, 2020.

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Mobile photography award seeks entries [Worldwide]

Photographers who use mobile phone cameras can submit images to a contest.

The Mobile Photography Awards is a competition and touring exhibit promoting mobile photography and art.

A grand prize winner will receive US$3,000, and the MPA Photo Essay winner will be awarded US$500.

Entries will be judged on creativity, originality and for highlighting the contest's theme - creating groundbreaking images despite the limitations of the medium.

Submission fees are US$15 for one image, US$30 for three images, US$50 for six images and US$100 for 15 images. The entry for the MPA Photo Essay is US$30.

The deadline is Dec. 9.
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European Press Prize accepting entries [Europe]

Journalists from the 47 countries in the Council of Europe can submit their work to this contest.

The European Press Prize is an initiative of several European organizations that aim to encourage journalism of the highest quality in the continent.

The contest will award one applicant in four categories with EUR10,000 each for work that has made a significant impact. Categories are investigative reporting, distinguished reporting, opinion and innovation. There is also the judges’ special award.

Entries must have been published online or in print in any language but include a synopsis in English. Submitted work must include a synopsis (250 words maximum) describing the theme, impact and public reception of the article(s).

Works must have been published by a European publication between Dec. 1, 2018 and Dec. 31, 2019.

The deadline is Dec. 13.


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Photography grants open [Worldwide]

Photographers who work in conflict situations can apply for a grant.

The Aftermath Project is offering a US$25,000 grant for photographers who tell the other half of the story of conflict — the story of what it takes for individuals to learn to live again, to rebuild destroyed lives and homes, to restore civil societies and to address the lingering wounds of war while struggling to create new avenues for peace.

Proposals may relate to the aftermath of numerous kinds of conflict. Examples include violence between rural ethnic groups, an urban riot in an industrialized country, a rebel insurgency or full-scale war. There is no specific time frame that defines “aftermath,” although the project generally seeks to support stories that are no longer being covered by the mainstream media or which have been ignored by the media.

Entries should include an explanation of the specific aftermath issues related to the project being proposed, as well as an overview of the applicant’s plans for covering the story during the course of the grant year.

The deadline is Dec. 6.


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Grants for local accountability projects availability [US]

Editors and reporters can apply for this program.

ProPublica's Local Reporting Network is accepting six additional pitches on accountability projects involving state government or state politics.

The organization will pay the salary, plus an allowance for benefits, for full-time reporters at partner news organizations who will spend one year tackling an investigative project in their states.

The reporters will report to their home newsroom, with the guidance and support from ProPublica. Their work will be published or broadcast by their home newsroom and by ProPublica as well.

Applicants must send a proposal describing an investigative project they want to pursue, the reporter who would be chosen to spearhead the work and the suggested market salary for him or her.

The deadline is Oct. 30.

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DOKer film festival accepting entries [Worldwide]

Filmmakers from around the world can submit documentaries to this international festival.

The DOKer film festival seeks theatrical-style documentaries and new films that have received minimal exposure in Russia. The festival will take place June 24 to 30, 2020 in Moscow.

Competitive feature and short documentary films must have been produced after February 2019. Entries must be in English or contain English subtitles.

The festival awards prizes for entries in several categories, including feature documentary, short documentary, IT documentary and more.

The submission fees range from free for Russian films and IT documentary to EUR10 or EUR50 depending on when the film is submitted.

The regular deadline is Dec. 31. The late deadline is Feb. 15, 2020. The extended deadline is March 31, 2020.

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Fellowship for democracy, development available [Worldwide]

Journalists involved in their country's economic and political development can apply for a summer fellowship at Stanford University.

The Draper Hills Summer Fellowship on Democracy and Development is a three-week program that brings together 25 to 30 midcareer professionals in the field of democracy, development and the rule of law, especially those from developing countries.

The 2020 program will take place July 12 to 31 in Stanford, California. The fellowship provides a forum for emerging leaders to connect, exchange experiences and receive academic training through seminars, academic readings and classroom-based curriculum.

The university covers travel, accommodation, living expenses and visa costs.

The deadline is Jan. 1, 2020.

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FASPE Fellowship focuses on ethical leadership [Worldwide]

Graduate journalism students and recent graduates can apply for a two-week summer fellowship in Germany and Poland.

The Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) will choose 14 to 16 individuals to examine the role journalists played in Nazi Germany, the Holocaust and current issues that raise ethical concerns today.

The next journalism program will take place May 22 to June 5, 2020.

The program will address the complicity of German and foreign journalists in Nazi policies; the impact of technology on journalism; the role of journalists in electoral politics and in holding power accountable; advocacy journalism; normalizing aberrant behavior; the challenge of reporting in an era of “fake news;" and more.

The deadline is Dec. 30.

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Press club offers student Fellowships [US]

Graduate and undergraduate students studying in American universities and Americans studying abroad can apply for one of 16 scholarships or fellowships.

The Overseas Press Club Foundation is offering US$3,000 scholarships and funding for overseas experience.

The foundation pays travel and living expenses for interns in foreign bureaus at leading news organizations, including the Associated Press, Reuters, Bloomberg, GroundTruth Project, Wall Street Journal and Forbes and at foreign English-language media companies such as the South China Morning Post. 

Winners will also attend a reception in February 2020 in New York.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a resume and a 500-word essay about a region or international issue on which the applicant would like to focus.

The deadline is Dec. 1.


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Women’s Leadership program accepting entries [Worldwide]

Women who are leading innovation in digital media are invited to apply for this free program.

The Online News Association (ONA) is accepting candidates for the Women's Leadership Accelerator.

The yearlong intensive program aims to supercharge the leadership and management skills of women. It starts with a week of mentoring, discussion and learning March 2020 in California.

The selected journalists will also receive support and coaching from ONA throughout the year and participate in a workshop at ONA’s annual conference in Atlanta.

ONA will select 26 candidates from different backgrounds. English fluency is required.

The program offers a limited number of travel stipends. For the workshop at ONA20, registration, travel to and lodging in Atlanta will be covered.

The deadline is Oct. 31.


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IAFOR launches photo contest [Worldwide]

Emerging documentary photographers and photojournalists can enter this contest.

The IAFOR Documentary Photography Award, established by the International Academic Forum (IAFOR), is accepting entries on the theme “Reclaiming the future.”

Most of the images should explore challenges in the 21st century and have been made during 2018-2019. Images taken earlier than 2018 may be allowed if they are part of a photo-essay. Contestants must be 30 years old or younger or enrolled in part-time or full-time education.

The first place winner typically receives GBP1,000 (US$1,230), a grant and a scholarship to attend the IAFOR conference and other prizes. There are also prizes for second and third place winners and honorable mentions.

The deadline is Nov. 25.

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IJP offers fellowship [Northern Europe]

Journalists ages 18 to 40 from Germany, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden can apply for this fellowship.

The International Journalisten-Programme (IJP) organizes the German-Northern European Journalists' Bursary.

The program will send up to 11 German and 11 Nordic journalists to work in German or Nordic newsrooms of their choice while also researching stories for their home organization.

The fellowship will begin April 2020, with a three-day introduction conference in one of the Nordic capitals or Berlin, and run until May 30, 2020.

Selected candidates will receive EUR3,800, which should cover airfares, transportation, accommodation and meals.

The deadline is Nov. 15.

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Gabo Foundation offers grant for new narratives on drugs [Latin America]

Journalists in Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay and Peru can apply for this fund.

The Gabo Foundation, with support from the Open Society Foundations, organizes the first edition of the Fund for Investigative Journalism and New Narratives on Drugs.

The initiative will provide US$2,500 to US$8,000 to reporting projects that broaden the perspectives with which drugs are addressed in the region, and that enhances stories on public health, human rights, youth and women, the environment, and the rural context of illegal substances.

Applicants can enter in three categories: investigative journalism, local journalism and innovative journalism.

A total of 25 fellows will be selected. They will receive mentorship and guidance for six months.

The deadline is Nov. 1.

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LAPO bags Best Microfinance Bank of the Year Award

LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited has been adjudged the “Best Microfinance Bank of the Year” in the country. The award was presented to the bank during the 7th annual BusinessDay Banks' and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards in Lagos. LAPO accounts for 24 percent of total Microfinance credit in Nigeria.

Speaking at the event, the MD/CEO Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe said "this is the 6th time we are winning this award. This is a clear indication that the innovative processes and products we have been working hard for since inception is yielding positive results".

Ehigiamusoe who was delighted by the recognition from The BAFI Awards said; “This award mark another milestone for LAPO Group and is a testament of the diligent execution of the bank’s strategic initiatives on customer service. It complements the  positive feedback from customers and is a recognition of our improving efficiencies, service quality and innovation.”

The BAFI awards is the most prestigious recognition event for outstanding performance in Nigeria’s Financial services' industry and several of it’s winners have gone to global acclaim by winning international awards.

The award cut across banking, insurance, fintech, capital market, markets infrastructure and technology, investment management, pension funds, trustees, registrars, stockbroking and the liked.

BAFI winners are rigorously determined by an independent panel which benchmarks nominees against global peers.