Grants for media projects available [Worldwide]

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 Jan. 10, 2020.

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UAM/El País Journalism School offers workshop on fact-checking, online research [Spain]

Students, journalists and anyone interested can register for this intensive training in Madrid.

The
UAM/El País Journalism School offers a workshop on fact-checking and verification tools on Feb. 1, 2020.

Participants will learn to use free online resources to avoid major misinformation mistakes and track information.

The cost is EUR180.

The deadline to register is Jan. 24, 2020.

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Emma Bowen Foundation offers Media fellowship for students of color [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, Philadelphia, 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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SUSI offers Entrepreneurship program [Tunisia]

Tunisian students and journalists ages 18 to 25 are invited to apply for this five-week program in the United States.

The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia is accepting applications for its entrepreneurship and economic development program run by the 2019 Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders.

This intensive exchange opportunity provides undergraduate students with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills.

The program, scheduled for July and August 2020, will feature seminar discussions, readings, group presentations and lectures as well as educational travel, site visits, leadership activities, and volunteering within the local community.

Fluency in English is required.

The deadline is Jan. 1, 2020.

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Cultural Vistas offers Journalism Fellowship on Disinformation [Germany, US]

U.S. and German students and recent graduates can apply for this fellowship.

Cultural Vistas is organizing the Journalism in the Era of Disinformation Fellowship (JED Fellowship), funded by the Transatlantic Program of the government of the Federal Republic of Germany through funds of the European Recovery Program (ERP) of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (BMWi).

The fellowship brings together eight German and eight American journalism students for a weeklong program in Washington and New York. Fellows meet with news outlets, other journalists and media experts to discuss the role of disinformation in political news coverage in the U.S. and Europe as well as explore strategies to counteract its rise.

Candidates outside of major news hubs and those with limited or no prior international experience are encouraged to apply.

The deadline is Jan. 15, 2020.


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Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute seeks entries for reporting award [Worldwide]

Journalists working on an underreported project in the public interest can apply for funding.

The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University (NYU) invites applications for its reporting award. The award supports research and reporting for a significant work of journalism on any medium.

One or several winners will receive up to US$12,500, NYU ID and full online and onsite NYU Bobst Library research and reference privileges, as well as an office at the NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, space allowing.

International journalists are welcome to apply, but the resulting work must be in English and must be accepted for publication by a reputable media outlet with a wide circulation.

The application deadline is Feb. 18, 2020.


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German-Russian Forum offers internship program [Russia]

Journalism students in Russia can apply for an internship program in Germany.

The German-Russian Forum, in association with Moscow State University, is offering internships that will provide professional experience in German print and broadcast newsrooms. The internships run from July 12 to Sept. 13, 2020.

Fellows will also have an opportunity to take part in seminars on journalistic topics and a two-week intensive course in German language in the Goethe-Institut.

The fellowship covers travel, accommodations and health insurance and provides a EUR600 stipend.

Candidates must have a good command of the German language. Applicants must submit samples of their journalism work.

The deadline is Feb. 29, 2020.

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IFP offers Journalism training in Germany [Central, Eastern Europe]

Journalists fluent in German can participate in this program.

The Institute to Promote Journalistic Talent (IFP, in German) will host East Course, a three-week seminar designed for journalists from Central and Eastern Europe. The seminar will take place July 5 to 24, 2020 in Munich.

The training will address different journalistic forms and styles, including interviews, reportage, online research, online verification and mobile reporting. At the end of the training, participants will receive a certificate.

The seminar will be held in German. Journalists ages 19 to 32 who are working in print, radio or TV media are eligible to attend.

The tuition fee for the workshop, including meals and accommodation for three weeks, is EUR120 for participants from EU countries and EUR90 for participants from countries outside the European Union. Transportation expenses will be covered by a grant.

The deadline is Feb. 15, 2020.


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