The Sigma Awards seeks data journalism entries [Worldwide]

Data journalists from around the world can apply for this new award.

The Sigma Awards were created by Aron Pilhofer (Temple University) and Reginald Chua (Reuters), with support from Simon Rogers (Google), and Marianne Bouchart (HEI-DA), sponsored by the Google News Initiative and hosted by the European Journalism Centre's DataJournalism.com.

The categories are best data-driven reporting (small and large newsrooms); best visualization (small and large newsrooms); innovation (small and large newsrooms); young journalist; open data; and best news applications.

Works must have been published in 2019. Entries in languages other than English should offer as much translation as possible.

The winners will participate in the International Journalism Festival April 1 to 5 in Perugia, Italy, where they will learn from each other and build relationships and collaborations.

The deadline is Feb. 4.

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CNN London offers internship program [EU]

Recent broadcast journalism graduates or graduates from a related field seeking a career in journalism can apply for an internship in London.

CNN hosts several internships ranging from newsgathering to special feature programs, digital and sports.

The next intern program will run from May 1 to Aug. 31.

Candidates must be British/EU citizens or have the right to work in the United Kingdom long term.

The deadline is March 1.

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Online Course focuses investigative skills [Latin America]

Working Latin American journalists with at least three years of professional experience can join this free initiative.

CONNECTAS, in association with the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), has launched a new edition of the CONNECTAS Virtual School. The initiative seeks to enhance the investigative skills of Latin American reporters.

The online course will run from Jan. 26 to Feb. 23. Participants will receive resources to improve their reporting skills and develop a research methodology. They will also have the opportunity to apply for the first annual CONNECTAS call of 2020, which will provide support for investigative journalism projects.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 26.


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Lutfia Rabbani Foundation offers Scholarship for Arab students [MENA]

Arab students who wish to pursue a master’s degree can apply for a scholarship in the Netherlands.

The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation and the Leiden University Fund are supporting students who demonstrate exceptional academic excellence and a strong motivation to promote Euro-Arab dialogue.

The fund provides one full scholarship annually to a student from an Arab country to attend an advanced master program at Leiden University, Netherlands.

The selected student will receive guidance on a personal and professional level and also access to the foundation’s extensive and diverse network and platforms.

The maximum amount that may be awarded is EUR30,000 (US$33,565) for an academic year.

The deadline is March 30.

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Financial journalism competition accepting entries [South Africa]

Journalists working in print, online or broadcast media can apply.

The Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism recognize and reward exceptional business journalism in South Africa.

Categories include individual business/companies, economy, financial markets, consumer financial education, African growth story, newcomer, lifetime achievement and journalist of the year.

Works must have been published or broadcast in 2019. With the exception of the African growth category, only stories published or broadcast in South Africa are eligible. Stories originally published in a language other than English must be accompanied by an English translation.

The winner of each category receives a prize of ZAR25,000 while the overall winner receives an additional ZAR35,000, and the best newcomer merit award amounts to ZAR20,000.

The deadline is Feb. 28.


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Registration for MOOC on investigative reporting ongoing [Worldwide]

Journalists interested in investigative journalism can participate in this four-week course.

The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, through its Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), hosts the free course  “Investigative reporting in the digital age” Feb. 3 to March 1.

The course is divided into four modules covering: an introduction to investigative reporting; plans and collaborations; crowdsourcing, social media and confrontational interviews; and the latest data journalism and dataviz tools for investigative journalism.

The instructors are Lise Olsen, investigative reporter and editor at The Texas Observer; Alejandra Xanic, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and co-founder of Quinto Elemento Lab in Mexico City; Lee Zurik, Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist at Fox TV in New Orleans; and Denise Malan, senior training director for Investigative Reporters & Editors and data journalist.

The course is accessible to anyone with an internet connection.

Registration is ongoing.


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Workshop for documentary filmmakers available [Russia]

Citizens of the Russian Federation who have experience in creating movies or videos can apply for this program.

The Siberian Film Commission accepts applications for the script
writing workshop "SiberiaDOC," which will be held Feb. 17 to 28 in Krasnoyarsk.

The organizers will select 10 documentary filmmakers whose projects have potential for international production and distribution.

Participants should have a command of spoken English. Priority is given to filmmakers from Siberia and the Russian Far East regions.

The organizers will cover travel expenses and accommodation.

The deadline is Jan. 20.

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