Religion reporting project seeks collaborators [Worldwide]

Experienced journalists fluent in English are invited to join this project.

The University of Southern California's Center for Religion and Civic Culture is building a team of journalists to profile 100 “Spiritual Exemplars” around the world over the course of the next two and a half years.

The selected journalists will publish in-depth articles, videos and audio stories about extraordinary people whose spirituality inspires good in the world.

CRCC will offer a US$5,000 stipend for each profile and cover reasonable travel and reporting expenses.

The deadline is March 15.

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Pro Helvetia Studio offers residency program for journalists [MENA]

Media professionals, artists, curators and cultural practitioners from Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia can apply for a residency in Switzerland.

Pro Helvetia Studio Residency is a platform that provides artists with the opportunity to gain a broad insight into a different cultural environment. The goal is to enhance cultural exchange and artistic collaborations between Switzerland and the Arab region.

The three-month residency will take place in 2020. Selected candidates will have a place to work, accommodation, coaching and a per diem, as well as travel and insurance covered.

Relevant and adequate language skills (English, French and/or German) are required.

Applications must be written in English.

The deadline is March 1.


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Investigative reporting fellowship available [US]

Ida B. Wells Fellowship accepting candidates
Journalists of color can apply for a fellowship to produce investigative reporting.

Type Investigations, formerly the Investigative Fund, organizes the Ida B. Wells Fellowship to promote diversity in journalism by helping to create a pipeline of investigative reporters of color who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences and interests to their work.

The yearlong fellowship provides a US$16,000 award, editorial advice and legal assistance. Fellows will receive funds to cover travel and other reporting costs, and the costs associated with attending the annual Investigative Reporters and Editors conference.

The deadline is March 1.


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Eurasian Data Stories Contest approaching deadline [Europe, Asia]

Data storytellers from Europe and Asia can apply for this contest.

ForSet is organizing the Eurasian Data Stories Contest for journalists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Georgia, Hungary, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

The organizers are looking for stories based on reliable data about issues of public importance.

The materials can be in different formats (articles, videos, infographics, etc.) and must be in English and created specifically for this contest.

The first place winner will be awarded a EUR1,000 cash prize. The ForSet’s pick winner will receive a paid trip to DataFest Tbilisi 2019.

The deadline is Feb. 18.

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Rostelecom offers contest for tech journalists [Russia]

Bloggers, staff reporters and freelance journalists from regional and online media can compete in this contest.

The "Together in the digital future" is an all-Russian competition organized by Rostelecom.

The contest seeks entries on technological trends, innovative technologies and services development aired or published between April 10, 2018 and March 31, 2019.

There are categories for print media, radio and TV, online media and social media.

Winners will be awarded diplomas. The grand prize winner will receive a trip to the headquarters of Ericsson company in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The deadline is March 31.


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Reporting fellowship program available [US]

Journalists interested in undertaking a reporting and writing project that advances public understanding of critical issues can apply for this non-residential fellowship.

The Education Writers Association (EWA) is accepting proposals for the EWA Reporting Fellows program.

For this round, applications must focus on the challenges and potential solutions to enhancing educational equity at the K-12 and higher education levels.

Fellows receive up to US$8,000 for their reporting project, as well as other forms of assistance.

The deadline is Feb. 15.

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Workshop focuses on arts journalism, photojournalism [South Africa]

Journalists and journalism students are invited to an annual arts journalism workshop in Cape Town.

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival presents a training program for journalists and photojournalists. The program will take place March 23 to 30.

The workshop consists of two parallel courses: arts journalism and photojournalism. Participants will receive guidance from experienced arts journalists and develop transferable skills that can be applied to any arts topic in the newsroom.

The course is available free of charge for selected candidates. Candidates from outside Cape Town are responsible for the costs of their own travel and accommodation.

The deadline is Feb. 15.

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Grant for women journalists available [Worldwide]

Female journalists of all nationalities can apply for a grant.

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Howard G. Buffett Fund, which aims to support women journalists in their projects and endeavors. 

Possible projects include exposing underreported but critical global issues; challenging traditional media narratives; developing field-based expertise and strengthening careers; pursuing training and leadership opportunities; and launching entrepreneurial news projects or acquiring the skill to do so.

Grant amounts will depend on the proposal and the inclusion of a detailed budget.

Applicants must have three or more years of professional journalism experience. Teams of journalists may apply, but the submission must be from a woman journalist and her team must include at least 50 percent women.

The deadline is Feb. 25.


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Wesleyan Writers Conference accepting applications [US]

All writers, from inexperienced to very established, are encouraged to apply for scholarships and fellowships to attend a writing conference.

The annual Wesleyan Writers Conference will take place from June 12 to 16 on the Wesleyan University campus in Middletown, Connecticut. The event will cover a wide range of topics, including journalism, nonfiction, editing and translation, and writing about science and medicine.

There are several scholarships available especially for journalists who wish to attend the conference. Teaching fellowships are also available for writers who have completed book-length manuscripts.

The scholarships cover at least part, if not all, of the tuition for the conference. Applicants must submit a registration form, a representative sample of their work in nonfiction, a letter of application expressing their interests and a resume.

Applicants may choose to also submit a US$100 deposit that will secure their place at the conference, although this is optional if they are only applying for the scholarship.

The deadline to apply for the scholarships is March 15.


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Scholarships for journalists available [Worldwide]

Young journalists, media managers and other communication professionals can apply.

DW Akademie is accepting applications for its International Media Studies program (IMS) in Bonn, Germany. Students who successfully complete the four-semester program will be awarded a master of arts degree.

The program offers a mix of research, lectures and practical experience and combines these disciplines: media and development, journalism, communications and media management.

Ten full scholarships are offered to applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and at least a year of professional experience in a media-related field. Applicants must also have a good command of German and English.

The deadline is March 31.



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Journalism scholarships in Germany available [Europe, US]

Journalists from Europe and the United States can apply for this program in Berlin.

The International Center for Journalism at the Freie Universität in Berlin offers two types of journalism scholarships October 2019 to July 2020.

The European Journalism-Fellowships Program allows participants to take a two-semester leave from their professional positions and spend a sabbatical year at the Freie Universität Berlin widening their knowledge while pursuing their research project.

The EJO Fellowship at European Journalism-Fellowships enables a journalist to become a temporary correspondent of the European Journalism Observatory. The fellow receives a monthly stipend of EUR1,100  (US$1,250) for the duration of 10 months.

Applications must be in German or English.

The deadline is Feb. 28.

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Fundação Estudar offers Scholarship program [Brazil]

Journalism students, among others, can apply for scholarships.

Fundação Estudar offers four types of financial support: scholarships for undergraduate studies in Brazil; academic exchange or double diploma abroad; undergraduate studies abroad; and graduate studies abroad.

The scholarship aims to cover up to 95 percent of tuition, travel, housing, meals and books.

Applicants must be ages 34 and younger and in the process of accepting, enrolling or attending a higher education program in any area.

The deadline is April 1.

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